— But you will be ready to say, what was your hope in doing this? — What did you look forward to? — To any thing, every thing — to time, chance, circumstances, slow effects, sudden bursts, perserverance and weariness ... Every possibility of good was before me, and the first of blessings secured ... — from Emma, by Jane Austen
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April 15, 2011

Bookish beauty


The editions have already caught my eye, and now I'm admiring these.

{from Rebound Designs, on Etsy}

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3 comments:

Darlene said...

Stunning, gorgeous and I want one! I must say the thought of ripping the covers off of those classics is almost killing me but I could get over it for one of those bags!

April 15, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Frances said...

Beautiful! But that is one purchase whose price point would definitely be hidden from the husband! You temptress!

April 15, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Vintage Reading said...

I want that Emma with the embossed Regency chairs on the cover!

April 18, 2011 at 3:59 PM

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