Friday, September 4, 2009

Red Leather Ledger Books



These red leather books were stacked on a shelf at Anthropologie....I just love the look of them...the faded worn color...the gold numbers...



Out of about nine....I selected four to take home with me...



The ledger paper inside each bound book is filled with information pertaining to a variety of establishments and households...This page had a penciled list of contents. Some of the books noted particulars of the structure itself, its location and information about the property and gardens...



The papers are beautifully marbled...



They come from England....



Now they live with me....
....happily...



Interesting to read and look at....both inside...



and out...



Happy Hunting this Labor Day weekend!
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24 comments:

  1. Gigi ThibodeauSeptember 4, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    I love old ledger books! I collect them, as well as ledger boxes. They are beautiful and rather fascinating to examine, too! I love the ones you've got here.

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  2. Julie MarieSeptember 4, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    How beautiful! I love old books and vintage writing of any kind... what a lucky find! Happy Labor Day weekend to you too! Bisous... Julie Marie

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  3. LisaSeptember 4, 2009 at 7:30 PM

    Lovely books! How fun are these?!
    Happy Labor Day!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  4. Jacqueline @ HOMESeptember 4, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    That lovely smell of old leather and the beautiful script and the slightly yellowing pages. Wonderful....actually Laura, they are from England and should be Fedexed back, quick smart , to their rightful home...which is actually my house !!!!! He He ...I love them XXXX

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  5. UnknownSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    What treasures.......just the history they hold and the stories they could tell.....absolutely wonderful. xojana

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  6. UnknownSeptember 4, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    Anthropologie has such a way with us. Those are beautiful! I have one somewhere, now I must find it.

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  7. BrocanteSeptember 4, 2009 at 11:40 PM

    So wonderful - handwritten notes.... No wonder that you fell for these.

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  8. Rust: Vintage Inspired DesignSeptember 4, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    These ledgers are awesome. I'm always on the lookout for these at flea markets.
    xojanis

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  9. Artsy Fartsy Junkin FindsSeptember 4, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    Love those little red beauties!! Janna

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  10. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 5, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    Did you say Anthropologie? Every time I go to the one at the Galleria in St. Louis, I want to buy their props and they won't sell them. I'm amazed they parted with those. I'll need to find out your secret. Beautiul find for sure!
    Debra

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  11. Chemin des MuguetsSeptember 5, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    Laura,

    There you go again, with that well-trained eye, finding the most perfect things.

    Cheerio,

    Marjorie

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  12. MagdalenaSeptember 5, 2009 at 2:35 AM

    Lovely books, inside and outside...
    Wish you a very nice weekend,
    hugs
    Magdalena/Color Sepia

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  13. pysseltantenSeptember 5, 2009 at 4:17 AM

    Loovely books....=)))
    Hugs...Git

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  14. Suzy's Vintage AtticSeptember 5, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    I really like old ledger books, not so easy to find though. I amazed amazed at the constant amount of beautiful things that you have and find. Great taste!
    Have a lovely weekend
    Isabelle x

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  15. Rumour has itSeptember 5, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    Beautiful red colour! It would be a lovely eyecatcher in any bookcase! I do like the numbers on it as well.
    Have a good weekend, I´ll come back!
    Marjolijn

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  16. Julie@beingRUBYSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:27 AM

    Gorgeous find Laura
    What lovely old books. I love the marbling and time worn covers. Have a great weekend. x Julie

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  17. The French BearSeptember 5, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Oh lucky duck!! They are fabulous, you were right to snap them up. There's something so dreamy and exciting about old books, or am I crazy?
    Hugs,
    Margaret B

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  18. mimi charmanteSeptember 5, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    I love red for autumn - great find!
    Bon weekend,
    xx

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  19. WildflowerhouseSeptember 5, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    I think old ledgers are so interesting to read.All the things that were important enough to that person to record. The handwriting is usually quite elegant too! Sharon

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  20. Hill Country House GirlSeptember 5, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    Love the red books! Don't you have so much fun checking out the antiques and displays at anthropologie? I love it!

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  21. LeighSeptember 5, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Very beautiful! Yes, happy hunting!

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  22. Brenda PruittSeptember 5, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    What a lovely form of history to own! I also love their color.
    Brenda

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  23. CaroleSeptember 5, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    I love reading old ledgers til I look at the prices of the things they bought..wow cheap! no... really,,, but sometimes I wonder if anyone in the future will lovingly keep the journals I keep now. I can only hope!

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  24. MagdalenaSeptember 14, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    ...such a wonderfull blog you have!!!

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