My father was a collector of old books. It was just a hobby, and if he could get an old book for a dime or a quarter, he felt he had hit the jackpot!
When he passed away a few years ago, I had the task of packing up about 15 boxes of books to take to auction. Days of research and phone calls led me to make this tough decision.
A few books caught my eye and I decided to keep them. Not because of their value, but because my father enjoyed particular authors, and often quoted them.
A complete set of fragile books written by Edgar Allen Poe (1902) sit around my home. A few are wrapped with a curtain tieback I purchased at MacKenzie-Childs a few years ago.
A gentle reminder of my father.
Patti,
ReplyDeleteI loved your post. Those are very special books indeed. Wonderful display with the curtain tieback.
Jane
Hi Patti, Love your love for those books. Isn't it amazing the simple things that remind us of our dads?
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ReplyDeleteA very nice way to keep some of your father's books.
ReplyDeleteWhat special books and a great keepsake! I love the flowers on them! Stop by and visit me sometime!
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Very special memories and incredible books.
ReplyDeleteGreat post... I love old books!
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I don't look forward to the day that I have to sell my parents estate. They are both collectors of so many different things - it will be impossible to keep it all. This post makes me want to hug my Dad.
ReplyDeleteThe books look like they are in wonderful shape. I know you treasure them.
I have been there and done that...not easy. But what a wonderful tribute to your father....
ReplyDeleteI loved this....
Lou Cinda
Patti, I too am a Poe fan....I LOVE this post not only bc of the books featured, but the special memories that go along with them. Glad you kept them. I know your dad would be happy!Great work!
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