Antique and Vintage Books
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Vintage Book Set
Vintage floral French bookstack, charming shabby-chic books
These vintage French books all have absolutely charming floral hardcovers in shades of blue, pink and green. They're all part of the Arc-en-Ciel (Rainbow) series, published by Editions Tallandier in Paris.
The books included are: La Voix Sans Nom (1972), Le Prisonnier de Junqueira (1966), Les Offrandes du Soir (1965)
Perfect for adding a touch of shabby chic or cottagecore to any space, these books are a unique addition to any book lover's collection.
Antique Book Set
Antique blue French books
This charming small stack of blue antique French books exudes a shabby chic appeal, making it a delightful addition to any book lover's collection. The hardback bindings and original French text date back to the early 1900's, adding a unique and authentic touch to any corner of your home
The three books included are:
Le Temps de Cerises (1942)
Le Train de 8h47
La Maitresse et L'Amie (1924)
In great condition for 100 year old books with all the pages intact and the covers in decent condition. Perfect for collectors or those with a passion for antiquarian books.
Antique Book Set
Antique French books - shabby chic bookstack
This charming small stack of antique French books exudes a shabby chic appeal, making it a delightful addition to any book lover's collection. The paperback bindings and original French print date back to the early 1930 and 1950's, adding a unique and authentic touch to any corner of your home
The three books included are: Gilles de Cesbres - published in 1930 Un Marquis de Carabas - published in 1935 Chatelaine, Un Jour - published in 1953 All published by Editions Jules Tallandier in Paris. Price is for all three books.
Antique Book Set
Three antique black books in French and English from the early 1800’s and 1900’s
These three black hardbacks are readable vintage books in English and French from the early 19th century and 20th century: Hints on Christian Fellowship (1804), Méditations Poétiques par Alphonse de Lamartine (1835 – in French), Civilization in England Volume 1 (1903).
The two books from the 1800’s are both quite rare and the books in this set are from around 16cm to 19cm tall, 12 cm deep and from 1cm to 3cm thick
Antique Book Set
Four matching green antique books in French from the early 1900s
This beautiful old book set, written in French, is a collection of beautifully illustrated, matching green antique novels from the early 1900’s. These charming books are readable French vintage books with stunning sketch illustrations throughout each novel.
The books are: Chonchette, La Tourmente, Les Roches Blanches, Dernieres Lettres des Femmes. None of the books are dated but internet searches would place them all around 1910. The book bundle consists of four books which will cover space/make a stack of 5cm/2inches and they are all around 24cm/9 ½ inches tall.
Antique Book Set
Two antique hardback books in French from the 1800’s
These two brown leatherbound are readable vintage books, both written in French. The books are Marie Thérèse – third edition, published by the Librarie International in Paris, and Offices Compets Notés Partie d’Hiver which includes music and songs throughout, published by Librarie d’Adrien Le Clerc et Cie in 1869.
One book is around 17cm tall while the other is around 20cm tall while they are both around 12cm deep. There is some wear and tear to the covers but all the pages are intact and they’re in great condition, given they’re almost 200 years old.
Antique Book Set
Two antique brown hardback books from 1835 – The Works of William Cowper
These two brown hardbacks are readable vintage books and are Volumes I and III of The Works of William Cowper, his Life and Letters by William Hayley. Both books were published by Saunders and Otley in London in 1835.
Each book is around 18cm tall, 12cm wide and 2cm thick. There is wear and tear to the spines and covers but all the pages are intact and they’re in great condition, given they’re almost 200 years old.
Antique Book Set
Four antique books – Macaulay’s History of England from 1856 and 1861
This beautiful set of four antique books from the mid-1800’s are four volumes of Macaulay’s History of England. Volumes 2, 3, and 4 were published in 1856 while Volume 5 was published in 1861.
Brown hardcover with gilt titling. Each vintage book is approx. 24cm tall and 17cm deep and together the four volumes will fill a shelf space of 18cm. Overall good vintage condition with the covers showing minor wear consistent with age. The pages are clean with light age-toning, free of writing or major blemishes.
Antique Book Set
Two classic antique books in French by Anatole France
These two leather-bound books in French are a charming matching set by Anatole France. These are readable vintage books, Le Mannequin d’Osier (1924) and L’Anneau d’Amethyste, and both were published by Calmann-Lévy in Paris. Each book is around 19cm tall and 13cm deep.
This beautiful old book set will make a classic addition to your bookshelves or coffee table and they’d also be great for wedding décor, home staging, set decoration and photoshoots, and for Francophiles looking for a touch of vintage France. These hundred-year-old books are in great condition for their age with all pages intact.