It has been a bit like Christmas around here the last couple
of days.
Son has started going through some of the boxes he had
stored away for several years and we are finding all sorts of things.
There is even a lot of things that I thought I had thrown
away – it turns out, he has them!
As well as all those little bits and pieces that seem to
find their way into storage boxes, there are paintings, books, and a fair number
of children’s toys.
One of our most intriguing discoveries was this old book, “Sir
John Gilbert’s Shakespeare.” It was
published in 1882 and belonged to my great grandfather.
The book, which features over 800 line drawings, is intact
but badly in need of some restoration work.
Son intends to have it repaired as he adores old books like
this and loves the provenance that goes with them.
All of Shakespeare’s plays are included in the book, and I find
it difficult to believe that fifty odd years ago I actually read through all of
them.
Not something I would do today!
Have a happy day 😊
Margaret.
I applaud your son's dedication to old books and their provenance, especially a family treasure such as this. I hope he gets it restored by a skilled conservation house. Be sure to show us the results.
ReplyDeleteFinding that old book was very fortunate. Your son will no doubt treasure it.
ReplyDeleteThat is a great find, especially since you thought it had been lost. It is worth restoring for sure!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fabulous find, worthy of being treasured Margaret. I too have an older compilation of all of Shakespeare's works, but not as old as yours. I am looking forward to unpacking once the extensions are finished and I can move in and fully unpack.
ReplyDeleteStay safe
Blessings
Maxine
I hope that happens soon Maxine, and what fun you will have "discovering" all your old bits and pieces again :)
DeleteWhat a treasure to find again. The writing looks teeny to read! hope you can find a book binder to restore it
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful if you son can get the book restored, I having books to read, I can't get on with reading from an iPad, the stuff we keep is so interesting.
ReplyDeleteWhat a find! I would love to see some of the line drawings.
ReplyDeleteA Family Treasure!!! Wonderful that your son is dedicated to such.
ReplyDeleteWow, I never tried to read Shakespeare. Good for you.
Gentle hugs,
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What a treasure!
ReplyDeleteI love old books . I have a few but not as old as yours. It will be wonderful if he can get it restored
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