There is a unique magic in holding a book that has survived for over 150 years. I love antiquarian books. Not only were they built to last for posterity, but they were also made with remarkable beauty, often adorned with gold engraving, lovely decoration, and sturdy bindings that serve as a testament to the value society once placed on the written word.
I became the joyful owner of an 1851 edition of A Practical Directory for Young Christian Females: Being a Series of Letters from a Brother to a Younger Sister by Harvey Newcomb. It is still in excellent condition. One of the joys of owning antiquarian books is the surprise of finding treasures tucked within their pages left behind by previous owners. For instance, I’ve found an old note written in beautiful penmanship and even a few dried leaves pressed between the pages. I’d like to imagine these artifacts have actually survived since the mid-1800’s. 🙂
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