Well, we’ve come to the last Vintage Black Friday. It has been such fun. I want to thank Jill at Gypsy Brocante for hosting this weekly party. And stop by her blog for a list of everyone participating.
I had to dig deep to find something for this last VBF. The well appeared to be dry…but then I found these:
The books on either end were my Dad’s textbooks when he was attending Cass Technical High School in Detroit in the 1940’s. I keep these on top of my hutch in the den. The one on the left is a book on electrical wiring.
His name is written on the inside cover with the year 1940. My Dad was always great with anything to do with repairs, wiring, building – you name it. Apparently, all those classes paid off!
The little book in the middle is a faded copy of The Taming of the Shrew.
A friend of ours gave us this little leather bound copy many years ago.I hope everyone has a great Friday – and Happy VBF!
Ahhh, there is something so amazing about vintage books!!! I adore them! You always have a beautiful, meaningful story to go with your item and I love that so much! It must be wonderful to have so many pieces with a personal history!
Hugs,
Amy
Love old books too.
Have super Friday.
blessings
barbara jean
Oh Claudia…
Thanks for sharing sweetie. I so love these books. The electrical wiring of your Daddy’s is just precious. You know you find yourself running your hands over the book, just to feel him there, and to wonder what was he learning about today as he sat in class?
The Taming of the Shrew is a great treasure and then to have received it from a friend.
I love them both sweetie, and thank you for sharing with me today.
Country hugs…Sherry
I love me some old books! I especially love when theirs meaning attached to them, their covers are all worn, pages aged….ah, bliss.
Love these books — esp the sentimental ones from your Dad! Crazy about your sign, too–I loved Tina’s, too (and I REALLY want her Butter slab)! Hope you had a peaceful and wonderful Thanksgiving and birthday :)
What treasures! I too love old books. It is sad, isn’t it, our last Vintage Black Friday post . . . . well for this year anyway, LOL
Hugs,
Marsha
Oh how much I love old books. Most of them are a work of art. This has been such a fun party and so nice to get to know new ladies.
I will be back to visit often…julie
Oh my gosh, Claudia, those are wonderful family heirlooms! I especially love the book of your dad’s high school days. Being a lover of drama and the theater, I am sure you love The Taming of the Shrew as well. Great items to share with us today! Much love to you! Vicki
What neat books…your family was so good at preserving treasures! I’ve enjoyed all your VBF posts…black is one of my favorite colors…some argue it isn’t actually a color but I disagree:)
Hi, old books are wonderful especially when they belonged to your loved ones. I have my dad’s communion book and it’s very special to me.
Happy last VBF…
Wonderful books! I want some old ones but I wnat them to be cool not just old books! Love yours!
Hugs, Lisa
Hi Claudia!
I love old books, and it looks like you’ve got some real treasures there. How fun to have your dad’s books.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs, Debi
What a wonderful memento you have, and part of history! I don’t think I’ve ever met a book I didn’t like!
Brenda
So sad to see vbf end too. Hope you’ll join silver sunday….happy vbf and holiday wishes!
Beth
I love treasured books of our family … what a precious keepsake of your Father’s for you … memories surely abound.
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TTFN ~Marydon
Fabulous old books! I love just that sort of thing. I haven’t been blogging in a while, I’m glad I got to stop by tonight. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Cheers!
Mary
Old books are the best friends! Love them! How neat that you have your dad’s book there, Claudia. I love ones that belonged to special family members. They are the best of all…
XO,
Sheila :-)