This blog is dedicated to Old Books and all the love and joy they can bring while in the possession of those who love them back.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Good Grief Charlie Brown!
Here's a picture of the Peanuts comic strip that I spoke about in my last post. I've found 3 of these so far in identical frames. I hope you're able to see how these frames are so decorative at the wood corners and then inside they are light blue velvet! All three that I've found are from 1973. Cute huh?
Hi Kathy, Thanks for visiting my blog. I am enjoying looking at yours. I see where you are in Clarksville. I've never been there, but George's parents live in Hendersonville --so we go there every couple of weeks to check on them.
Love the framed Charlie Brown cartoons.. That's a great way to 'keep' it...
Come back to my blog--and I'll check out more of yours. Hugs, Betsy
Thanks Betsy. Hendersonville isn't far from Clarksville. About an hour and 20 minutes. I liked your blog too. I will be back to visit it again and again. My friend Marge over at Simple Cookery is how I found your blog. Guess we Tennessee gals have a way of finding each other. Take care!
Ouch! Tearing up old Books as the above headline states?
It's not disrespectful to tear up an old book if parts of it are still in good condition. The point here is, even if a book seems so destroyed that it's ready for the trash can or recycle bin, there may be some part of it that can be re-used. Often times, the text pages are made from different paper than the pictorial pages. Different papers have different acid content. Some yellow or brown more than others. So a book that might look horrible except for the pictures....well those pictures might still be useable or maybe you can still sell them! Many old books come with great pictures, maps or clothing patterns. Check to see if you can use the insides for another project like scrapbooking or framing art before you just toss it all away. Also look to see if you can sell any part of that on ebay. Map collecting is very popular. Patterns for knitting, crocheting, sewing, cooking recipes,,,,all very popular. Don't just randomly throw things away. Look before you toss!!!
Hi Kathy, Thanks for visiting my blog. I am enjoying looking at yours. I see where you are in Clarksville. I've never been there, but George's parents live in Hendersonville --so we go there every couple of weeks to check on them.
ReplyDeleteLove the framed Charlie Brown cartoons.. That's a great way to 'keep' it...
Come back to my blog--and I'll check out more of yours.
Hugs,
Betsy
Thanks Betsy. Hendersonville isn't far from Clarksville. About an hour and 20 minutes. I liked your blog too. I will be back to visit it again and again. My friend Marge over at Simple Cookery is how I found your blog. Guess we Tennessee gals have a way of finding each other. Take care!
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