Monday, 10 February 2014

Kissing Books



Last month I revived one of my favourite activities- going to auctions. The quirky auction house at Semely http://www.semleyauctioneers.com/  seems just about perfect to me. Everybody is friendly and good humoured and there is a lovely lady selling tea, coffee, bacon rolls and slices of home-made cake to sustain the inner buyer. I love the careful searching and researching needed when looking for stock, the growing excitement as 'the' lot gets closer and the sheer zing of adrenaline when you bid and win!
I bought a fine collection of books and after further research and pricing they were ready to take to Dairy House Antiques www.dairyhouseantiques.com where I have my little bookshelf.
On a cold morning I was tempted to join Lily and enjoy the fire...




However, I set to work to tidy my shelves and add my new books. I try to have a selection of books with interesting contents


As well as those that are beautiful to look at!


I get very excited when I find a fabulous book and as I have explained before, I have been known to kiss them!
These are my favourites at present:


Just look at the old cars!


The papers mark where the plates are



And finally,

Ladies' Calender 1838



All the plates are hand coloured

After sorting my own stock I couldn't resist a little look around the shop. As always, there are enticing and eclectic displays.







And finally, some of my more delicate books in pride of place on the counter



Dairy House is a very good place for me and my books to be!
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22 comments:

  1. Catherine10 February 2014 at 16:09

    Gorgeous books - what a lovely thing to do!

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    1. Jane the Booklady10 February 2014 at 17:36

      I'm lucky, \i never get bored with my books! jane xx

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  2. Vintage Jane10 February 2014 at 16:40

    I really must get to Semley one day soon ... it's not as if I live far away!

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    1. Jane the Booklady10 February 2014 at 17:36

      Do go, you never know, we might actually meet! Jane xx

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  3. Vintage Maison10 February 2014 at 17:12

    Ooh Jane, love your books! (especially the Ladies calendar)

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    1. Jane the Booklady10 February 2014 at 17:37

      I was so excited when I opened it, it's rather a scruffy little volume but those plates...! Jane xx

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  4. Terra 10 February 2014 at 18:21

    I would like to visit your shop; your shelves and the whole shop look enticing. I adore old books and you have found some beauties, I like the one titled Floral World.

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    1. Jane the Booklady11 February 2014 at 08:38

      I try to collect Gardening books whenever possible. The plates in these two are glowing with colour!- Jane xx

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  5. Noelle the dreamer10 February 2014 at 21:32

    Love the books! Thanks for sharing some of the plates and I just had to stop by Dairy House Antiques website!
    All the best,

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    1. Jane the Booklady11 February 2014 at 08:39

      I'm so glad you had an extra look at Dairy House, it's a gem of a place! Jane xx

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  6. Diane11 February 2014 at 03:05

    This looks like the perfect shop to me. I'm sure your books only enhance the overall experience. Diane

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    1. Jane the Booklady11 February 2014 at 08:41

      Hello Diane- Thank you, it's quite a new venture, although other dealers have books, I'm the only Bookseller. Luckily everybody seems very keen and its going really well. Jane xx

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  7. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"11 February 2014 at 06:39

    May you find more books worth a kiss.

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  8. ted and bunny11 February 2014 at 16:34

    beautiful!

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  9. Karen11 February 2014 at 23:04

    I do wish I lived closer as it looks a perfect setting for your books. I love the look of the floral world such beautiful illustrations. Hope you have lots of sales. Karen xx

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  10. nilly11 February 2014 at 23:26

    I hope this new venture does well. My best friend and I love book-collecting - hope there are plenty like us around!

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  11. Anna12 February 2014 at 12:37

    Hi Jane! I just saw your comment. Thank you for missing me! Imiss blogging, too, but so much has changed, I am yet to feel settled, though I am supposed to be happy, as I now spend so much time in Italy. I might have just realized that places mean nothing and the only real place, where you can find happiness, is inside your heart and soul.

    Watch out for my new post, Jane! I'll be back soon!

    With love

    ANNA
    xxx

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    1. Jane the Booklady25 February 2014 at 17:25

      Do come back soon my dear. All the most loving people have their internal battles and sadness I find. I hope you feel happier soon. Lots of love Jane xx

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  12. flowers on my table13 February 2014 at 18:20

    Hello Jane, sounds like you are having a bit too much fun! Your books look lovely. Good luck with your new venture. Happy Valentine's Day! Love Linda x

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  13. Jane the Booklady24 February 2014 at 17:48

    Another quick hello to all you lovely blog-friends. Thanks for all your messages. I'll keep you posted about my books and vintage treats! Love Jane xxx

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  14. Jenny Woolf25 February 2014 at 16:08

    Jane, I thought I had left a comment on here after it first appeared. I can't see it, but I was just rereading the post. I just LOVE the look of some of your "special" books and itch to read them.

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