Look what a trip to America's Thrift Store garnered me yesterday! This wonderful 1947 Grosset & Dunlap edition of Little Women for 25 cents! As you see, the dust jacket is pretty ragged. But the rest of the book is in great shape. Look at the hard cover.
And the charming illustrations by Louis Jambor--
Initially, upon finding this treasure, I thought what a great pallet it would make for an altered book. But now that I've fallen completely in love with it, I know I won't ever be able to tear, cut, paste, paint, or in any way harm this book.
I remember the first time I read Little Women. I was in fourth grade. Louisa May Alcott is a big reason that I love books as I do. While the syntax and dialog in LW might seem dated now, it remains one of the most endearing pieces of literature I've ever read. I can still get completely lost in the doings and undoings of the four March girls and their associates. And when I get to the part where poor Beth dies, I still cry.
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I received another pure treasure yesterday. Melinda of Creations by Melinda sent me this steno pad with quilted cover that she made her very own self. Isn't it wonderful. It's going to retreat with me next week, and I'll keep it beside my sewing machine to make notes on measurements and the like. It even has a pretty pen in the front pocket. And when the paper is all used up in the steno pad, why I can just pull it out and insert a new pad
Melinda is a fantastic longarm quilter and quilting teacher near Atlanta.
Thank you, thank you, Melinda. What a good friend and wonderful quilter you are.
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On 02/15/2008, mom2fur said ...
That book is so beautiful. They just don't 'do' books like that any more, do they. It's a real treasure.
I found two copies of very old "Bobbsey Twins" books on a trip to Pennsylvania, and I had to snatch them up. I was into the Bobbsies big time when I was a kid--must have read every single book. It was so nice to see that familiar green cover again.
The covered pad is so pretty--I love the way the pen holder is on an angle.
On 02/15/2008, Catherine said ...
The book is gorgeous. The front cover is fabulous.
That's one of my favourites along with Little Men. Both of them can be read over and over!
On 02/15/2008, hunnybunny said ...
That notebook cover is a spectacular gift. I can't believe you found such a cool copy of Little Women! I absolutely adored that book when I was younger, it's one of those great books that every little girl has read and still somehow can relate to in some small way or another.
On 02/16/2008, Phyl said ...
LOVE that thrift shop book you found; you're gonna make me go read it again!
And your friend Melinda made a really
gorgeous pad/pen portfolio for you...
enjoy!
On 02/16/2008, Gayle said ...
What an incredible find...and from a thrift shop. This is our daughters' favorite...they also loved Anne of Green Gables. My husband read this book to them a few years ago. I love to collect old hymnals and text books. I'm so glad your shared this. By the way, your altered cards are beautiful.
On 02/19/2008, Melinda said ...
Glad you like the steno pad cover. They are fun to make. I have been having internet problems and haven't been able to post on my blog for over a week. What a pain.
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