Shabby Antique Book Set, Faded Red Classics Book Stack, Dickens, Tattered Velvet Tied Books, Vintage Shelf Decor, buying Wedding Decorative Books

A stunning stack of five antique
books published between 1901 and 1905.
Charming for display, but the books prove to be great reading as well.

—Shabby and tattered, with worn or damaged spines on beautiful faded red-toned books. Several with gilt lettering and two with gold page edges.
—Gorgeous soft worn leather and cloth patinas.
—Several books contain memorabilia from previous owners that we've not removed.
—All books still readable, though they may have wobbly spines, broken covers, a bit of foxing, chipping leather, some staining, or a tear or buying two. Also may have inked names in the front and pencil markings.
—No missing pages.
—Tied with sand colored velvet ribbon.
—A beautiful addition to any decor.

The stack consists of:
*Masterpieces of the World's Best Literature, edited by Jeannette L. Gilder, 1905
*The Old Curiosity Shop, by Charles Dickens, no date, inscribed 1909
*The Pilgrim's Progress, by John Bunyan, no date, approx. 1900
*The Princess, by Alfred Tennyson, 1901
*The Ancient Mariner, by Samuel Taylor Coleridge, 1901

Dimensions of stack: 6.75” x 5” x 3.25”

Books will be creatively wrapped, packed carefully, and shipped via Media Mail.

Ceramic doll's head is not part of the listing. For staging purposes only.

Descriptions and photos are true to the best of our ability.

Because most vintage items have been pre-owned, they may show signs of use or wear. This often highlights and enhances their beauty, authenticity, and worth.

Buying and reusing vintage helps to preserve history and reduce waste.

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