Thursday, July 29, 2010

A happy picker

My "Cheesehead" friend called me up at the beginning of the week and mentioned that she had 3 free hours everyday to play. Do I want to thrift with her? Dumb question..haha We got together yesterday and today and this is what I found at either our local Flea Market or Thrift Stores.

Can you believe that book was written by Dr.Seuss?

The Seven Lady Godivas was first published in 1939.

What a treasure this was to find among a bunch of books.



 Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Through The Looking Glass
published in 1881. Upon further research of this book, I noticed that the Illustrators last name is mis-spelled on the front cover. It should read Tenniel like it states on the author & illustrator page. Anyone know where I can get more information on this book?

The book is tattered, the front cover is torn off and the back cover is missing.

I picked through the box and having a love for old vintage books I picked this up and asked the owner of the T.S. how much?  She saw how tattered the book was and gave it to me for FREE!!! This is definitely one of my better finds.

Overall I had lots of fun with my friend, even if she's from Wisconsin...lol

Hugs...Sylvia

6 comments:

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

I cannot believe the Dr. S book, Lady Godiva! How great and what a treasure. Love the Alice book too.
All your little trinkets are so sweet. I'm glad you enjoyed your day with your friend.

hugs
Sissie

Anonymous said...

I ment to call you to see how you made out. Looks like it was a good day. I can't wait to see those books in person and read that Dr. Seuss book.

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Those books are amazing. Love the Dr. S book and the illustrations in the Alice book are so great. Looks like you had a good time.

Eccentricities said...

Sylvia, I love your treasures!! It's so fun to thrift and antique because you just never know what fabulous stuff you are going to trip across. Love your blog!

Kelly

FILIGREE MOON said...

Adore the vintage treasures! Who knew...the Dr. Seuss book is such a surprise! And Wonderland for $0 is amazing! ~ Angela

The Single Nester said...

I have got to pick up that book. Love all of your finds!