Thrift Share Monday - Antiquarian Books

                                                   Vintage Ulter Tea Towel $2.50

Keiran spotted this fabulous towel on the back of a door on Sunday. I had been to the same estate sale on Friday but never saw the door closed enough to see this. Because Dave is English, I love being able to bring home any form of the Union Jack. I want the children to understand their heritage and to be proud of both the American Flag and the British flag. This might end up in Keiran's room.

Box of vintage keys $8

1960's painting.

Antiquarian Book from 1544

Another bookseller and I talked about this book in depth at an estate sale on Friday. We both tried to research it in the field but didn't come up with much. I merely loved holding a book this old. The bookseller left it and in the end I left i behindt. I couldn't justify $100 on something that I knew nothing about.

Of course I thought about this book all weekend long. I was at the house by 8am on Sunday morning in order to be first in the house to look for this book. It was still there and the new price was $50. Now I could take a risk. I still don't have a clear answer as it will take me some time to figure out how to research such an old book.

The pages are absolutely beautiful. I feel honored just to be in the presense of a book this old.

At the same sale I also picked up an 1845 book called Elements of Botany by W. S. W Ruschenberger, MD. Another one to research.

I forgot to take photos but I found my first ever Pucci items; 2 neck ties. 

The best part of the weekend was thrifting with long time readers and friend, Joy and Jeanie (and of course Bill). I'm such a lone thrifter most of the time, that it felt strange to speak aloud my thoughts on items. Joy noticed the same thing. I loved seeing the interaction between Bill & Jeanie. They were so sweet.

Do you usually thrift alone or with a thrifting partner?

Did you go thrifting this weekend?

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Comments

[Paulette @ Cheerful Thrifty Door]

I think your book is fantastic, I do so love ephemera of any kind.
I like to go to estate sales with my sister so we can conquer and divide. She knows what I like, and I know what she likes. Thanks for hosting Thrift Share Monday.

[Karen G @ It's Still Life]

Love, love, love that box of vintage keys. Something about keys that I just really enjoy. Great finds.

[Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]]

Wow, I can see why you were tempted with the book, I love vintage books but the oldest I've ever picked up on my travels would be a century or so. That's amazing. I got a couple of 60s children's annuals for pennies this week though, so happy about that.

[Joy P]

Great finds, but that box of vintage keys - what a great deal!.
- Joy

[NowSoLA Vintage]

You certainly unearthed some amazing treasures again this week! I can't help but wonder if the Huntington Library may be a good place to begin on your research quest...maybe they could have someone there that could at least give you a place to start. Are there drawings or color plates in the botanical book...I bet it's quite amazing :-)
Thanks for another great Thrift Share link up!
Cheers ~ Lara

[One Gal's Trash]

The keys...The locks...I just want to play with them! The Union Jack lion is wonderful!
xox
Pam

[monogirl]

That book is pretty swell. Check out the Beinecke (Bine-neck-e) Rare Book Library at Yale. They have a helpful FAQ page and you may be able to find out if they have a copy of your book by checking their catalog. Good luck!

http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke/index.html

[manateestoybox]

Does that 60s painting have actual rhinestones on it??

[Sherry@Back2Vintage]

My Mom is my thrifting partner. We have lots of fun every weekend and then we share our finds here at your party! Thanks for hosting!!!

[amy zimmer]

Love that Sherry's thrifting partner is her mom...Lovely! I have a super sweet and totally smart thrifting partner when our schedules match. It is just fabulous to have two sets of eyes and share the excitement of a lovely find.

[tammylovesdishes]

The box of keys is great. It will be interesting to learn what you find out about your book.

I usually thrift alone, although when going to yard sales, I do have a driver (my husband) which speeds things up immensely. Sometimes I have thrifted or gone to yard sales with friends; it's nice for a change up but it does affect my rhythm. I have one thrifty friend in particular who knows what I like and she is great to have along. She spots all kinds of things I might have otherwise missed.

[Stella]

Wow! The keys are fantastic! Thank you for hosting.

[Helen and Her Daughters]

I love the box of vintage keys, great price too!

[angelika]

am so loving that book - oh my gosh! how cool is that? and way to go, getting it for half the price! i love it when the thrift faeries act on your behalf. :-)

[Jenifir]

Your finds always impress me. My two younger boys want me to paint one wall with the Union Jack in order to honour their heritage and recent travels. I have quite a few Ulster Weavers Tea towels in my collection does yours credit the designer?
I hope that you will you let us know when you find out more about the book.

[Jeanie]

It was an honor to actually thrift with our mentor! We had a wonderful time. Thanks for a great day!!
xo
Jeanie & Bill

[Tracy @ The Wardrobe Wanderer]

Old books are always so intriguing, and that towel is very cool!

[Stan]

I usually thrift alone, although when going to yard sales, I do have a driver (my husband) which speeds things up immensely. Sometimes I have thrifted or gone to yard sales with friends; it's nice for a change up but it does affect my rhythm. I have one thrifty friend in particular who knows what I like and she is great to have along. She spots all kinds of things I might have otherwise missed.

[Patty Ashworth]

I went yard saling with a friend. I found an India sari for $15. It's beautiful! And four tall wine glasses, each a different color. $2.50. I do like picking round sales. But don't usually resale things...

[Lush]

Oh my I am so amazed, on my last thrift encounter I bought the EXACT SAME tea towel!!

I love it, it is lovely soft linen & I am waiting for it to tell me what it would like to be.

Lush
London, UK
via Sydney, Australia

[Baleboosteh]

You probably have tracked this down already but here is some information about the publisher of your book (scroll down to 'New and Rare Aquisitions')
http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/about/giving/lc-jan07.pdf

A wonderful find!

[Deborah J]

Oh, I would have loved to find that book!

http://www.forumrarebooks.com/Cyprianus-Thascius-Caecilius-Caecilii-cypriani-episcopi-carthaginiensis.html

[Joy]

I LOVED our thrifting adventure! It already seems so long ago...With you in Sonoma, Jeanie & Bill in CO & me,500 miles South!!! Making time to connect=priceless! Next time I co-thrift (!), I'll have much less on my plate so that my mojo can kick in ;-)

[Bibliocycle]

Here's someone selling the same book in Spain for $445.

http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=1225997854&afn_sr=para&para_l=0

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