tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post1969201593059125802..comments2024-03-25T08:10:55.433+00:00Comments on March House Books Blog: A Book from my Bookshelf - The Cassell’s Annual For Boys and Girls 1914Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-61980712815001625442015-11-02T08:52:37.707+00:002015-11-02T08:52:37.707+00:00Hello Julie
Thank you for your lovely comment &...Hello Julie<br />Thank you for your lovely comment & your friendship.<br />I’ve just found a picture of the Steiff Teddy Bear online, and he certainly looks a lot like the one in the annual. I must find out more! Thank you so much for the information, I learn something new from you all the time. I have never thought about photocopying and sharing the images, but it’s a lovely idea. I’ve bought (and written!) my Christmas cards for this year but it’s something I could think about doing next year. I’ve never been so far advanced with my Christmas planning. I don’t want to have tons and tons to do when the family arrives because I want time to enjoy their company.<br />We are off to visit my sister and brother in law today they moved into their new home a few weeks ago we will share a bottle of bubbly and take a look around. I hope you have a lovely rest of the week Julie, thank you again for your sweet words. Barbara x<br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-47043823321173348992015-11-02T03:47:16.703+00:002015-11-02T03:47:16.703+00:00And THIS is how you and I became friends,my dear B...And THIS is how you and I became friends,my dear Barbara!! I recall those first emails we shared,after I wrote to enquire about one of your items which was for sale,after visiting your 'shop' so many times in the past, when we commented on just how very many things we share in common;mainly our love of these old and antique illustrated children's books,and our beloved dogs!! I adore all of my similar annuals to THIS one of yours,where the poems within their covers are as delicious as the stories, and the pictures which were always done by the Golden Age artists whose works these days are so well known and loved by anyone with a soul!! I was horrified to find that you were indeed retiring from the shop side of things a mere 2 weeks after my first email,but I did manage ro get a few treasures from you at the much reduced prices you were letting them go for!!! I would have loved to have bought SO many more,but the timing was just not good for me.<br />It does not truly matter though,as the bonus which is our friendship,means so much more than the books ever could;and I do,after all,have literally 1000's of of book treasures to enjoy whenever I feel inclined to do so!!!<br />I remember many moons ago,when colour-copying first became available,I chose a stunning colour plate of a gorgeously attired Bunny painting Eggs and had just a few copies made to use in a Window Dressing job I did!! If I had a dollar for every time someone asked if they were for sale,I would be quite wealthy!! I did not sell any of them,but did give one of them,as a gift, to the owner of the shop who had 2 very small children at the time and I kept the others for family members! These days with personal scanners in use,we are able to copy ANY of our favourite images,so that we can share,while not destroying our treasures!! It is such a treat ,as they are all out of copyright now and so we are not doing anything that we should not be doing!!! It has made my card-making so delightful over the years! As for the RED teddy....Steiff's famous early Teddy Bear named Alfonso,which about 5 years back sold for OVER US$30.000, was Bright RED!!! I have to say I LOVE the illustration in your Cassell's annual!!! I actually find that the Cassell's were some of the best of the annuals containing colour plates!! I only have a very few of them,but your sharing yours with everyone,has made me feel like I am in the room enjoying this one with you!<br />Thank You Barbara,for all the joy you so generously share with all of us out here in the big wide world!! You are such a gem.Many smiles,JulesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03152576015579792168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-18904976498811120412015-10-15T16:08:38.714+01:002015-10-15T16:08:38.714+01:00Hi Stephanie, the condition was the thing that dre...Hi Stephanie, the condition was the thing that drew me to it, and I’m very glad it did. Some of the content is not particularly PC these days, but I love it none the less.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-55033443744990117452015-10-15T03:05:00.652+01:002015-10-15T03:05:00.652+01:00The illustrations are fabulous! They condition of ...The illustrations are fabulous! They condition of the book is exceptional and I can imagine reading through this one must be a delight. :) The spine is awesome! I love it. Thanks for sharing something from your collection with us. <br />Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-80166620663473148212015-10-12T09:01:34.542+01:002015-10-12T09:01:34.542+01:00Good morning Nikki-ann, I purchased it from an auc...Good morning Nikki-ann, I purchased it from an auction several years ago and paid far too much but the condition was just so perfect, and it is a beautiful. I’ve never regretted owning it, but I know I would have regretted leaving it behind. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-13364744827290273732015-10-12T00:12:37.460+01:002015-10-12T00:12:37.460+01:00The book is in such a wonderful condition for its ...The book is in such a wonderful condition for its age. I love looking at old books like that. The illustrations are beautiful, where as today's illustrations always seem to be the same as each other.Nikki - Notes of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116292112164268244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-55272730414295141822015-10-10T07:19:39.554+01:002015-10-10T07:19:39.554+01:00Hi Sue, absolutely! I did wonder if anyone would ...Hi Sue, absolutely! I did wonder if anyone would pick up on the colour of the teddy. The picture makes me smile, but I can image it might cause a little consternation these days. Your comment about Abraham Hugg’s gives me an idea for another post, watch this space…Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-19503918419690045622015-10-09T19:47:07.086+01:002015-10-09T19:47:07.086+01:00Hello Eve, that hadn’t occurred to me, but now you...Hello Eve, that hadn’t occurred to me, but now you mention it its perfectly possible. How funny – perhaps she had just read the bit about the sledge and the elm tree!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-88472445892370113752015-10-09T19:39:05.365+01:002015-10-09T19:39:05.365+01:00What a fascinating glimpse into the wonders of chi...What a fascinating glimpse into the wonders of childhood a century ago! Of course, aeroplanes and Suffragettes were very topical back then. I'm sure there could be some interesting interpretations of the Dutch Doll, Golly and RED Teddy being brought to order by the police these days ;) - but the policemen look a friendly bunch. And I've love to know more about Abraham Hugg's Book of Drugs ...Sue Imgrundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16561248973128136601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-44512718765834175502015-10-09T18:05:45.943+01:002015-10-09T18:05:45.943+01:00Wonder if Florence Hardy had just read Ethan Fromm...Wonder if Florence Hardy had just read Ethan Fromm? LOL Love the poem and the pictures. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-88805558098545450352015-10-08T22:07:50.149+01:002015-10-08T22:07:50.149+01:00Hi Sue, I feel lucky to own it and even luckier be...Hi Sue, I feel lucky to own it and even luckier being able to share some of the images.xxBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-59793256064313789442015-10-08T22:04:29.725+01:002015-10-08T22:04:29.725+01:00Hi Marcia, I do hope so. Thanks for leaving a com...Hi Marcia, I do hope so. Thanks for leaving a comment, Barbara.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-10020768184860949272015-10-08T21:14:10.156+01:002015-10-08T21:14:10.156+01:00Oh that is a lovely book to have and I especially ...Oh that is a lovely book to have and I especially like the Mabel Lucy Attwell illustration, always my favourite. XxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16517903599235068164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-51009428415254270542015-10-07T13:01:08.005+01:002015-10-07T13:01:08.005+01:00What a beautiful fun book! Thanks for the tips on ...What a beautiful fun book! Thanks for the tips on determining the age of a book, should come in handy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-76888770647231378742015-10-07T09:39:46.947+01:002015-10-07T09:39:46.947+01:00Dear Shashi, make me laugh you did! My family and...Dear Shashi, make me laugh you did! My family and friends are probably sick to death with me banging on about books so it is lovely to share with people who appreciate them. There are so many images it was difficult to choose just a few, but the post would have been a mile long if I had taken any more pics!<br />Thanks for having another try with the video, I think it is gorgeous. <br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-21284712917012266872015-10-06T22:50:53.159+01:002015-10-06T22:50:53.159+01:00Dear Barbara, irresistible it is. Such a gem you h...Dear Barbara, irresistible it is. Such a gem you have. Thank you so much for letting us have a little peek at it. Love the illustrations. It's always a delight to see your beautiful books even if it is only a small peek.<br />I did finally manage to see the little video in the last post. There is something not right with our internet connection lately hence I could not see the video fully. It is beautiful .Shashi Nayagamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104875758016386977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-56654785852513101002015-10-06T15:54:40.088+01:002015-10-06T15:54:40.088+01:00Hello Anita,
I’m sure those places do exist. They...Hello Anita, <br />I’m sure those places do exist. They may only be inside our heads, but they are still there. <br />It is so sweet of you to keep visiting me even though you are no longer blogging. I do call in to see you on Instagram from time to time, and I’m thoroughly enjoying all your photos. <br /><br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-12130996348969108002015-10-06T15:50:26.307+01:002015-10-06T15:50:26.307+01:00Hello Claudine, perhaps you could think about doin...Hello Claudine, perhaps you could think about doing something like that on one of your books – it’s like taking a quick peek inside and wanting to see more. <br />I really enjoyed your Fox’s Garden post, you do find the nicest books. xBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-38280346353693620122015-10-06T15:34:36.475+01:002015-10-06T15:34:36.475+01:00Thanks Kelly. Thanks Kelly. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-39275504365791319062015-10-06T10:40:42.359+01:002015-10-06T10:40:42.359+01:00The quality of the illustrations, the happiness, t...The quality of the illustrations, the happiness, the imagination and whimsy, these things are still in books of today, but what I love about these books is the feeling of escape that every child should experience. Today's books include too much reality for kids, making an attempt to EXPLAIN too many reality issues that I think need to be dealt with elsewhere. These books are the perfect getaway to a place I wish existed. LOVELY CHOICES my friend!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-86583607822703660822015-10-06T09:35:25.404+01:002015-10-06T09:35:25.404+01:00I find Stuart Barker's illustrations enchantin...I find Stuart Barker's illustrations enchanting, too, Barbara. And that book spine. How clever! Somehow the scene from Book of Drugs is familiar ~ having a nose in a book and dropping books everywhere. <br /><br /> It's always a joy looking through the artwork on your blog!Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-31817800670604697342015-10-06T09:01:13.442+01:002015-10-06T09:01:13.442+01:00
Roger how could you! Having said that I must admi...<br />Roger how could you! Having said that I must admit I did much the same thing as a child, although the destruction usually involved scissors rather than roller skates! <br />Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-16871347622789284742015-10-06T08:58:01.243+01:002015-10-06T08:58:01.243+01:00I’m so please you enjoyed them Darlene. I’m so please you enjoyed them Darlene. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-39107351114514196752015-10-06T08:57:01.366+01:002015-10-06T08:57:01.366+01:00Hi Alex, as I said to Teressa (above) it really is...Hi Alex, as I said to Teressa (above) it really is my pleasure. It feels like sharing my favourite things with a group of very good friends. Thank you for calling in and leaving a comment, Barbara Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4496559191887463909.post-77569560914990007972015-10-06T08:54:19.649+01:002015-10-06T08:54:19.649+01:00Hello Teressa, it was my absolute pleasure, thank ...Hello Teressa, it was my absolute pleasure, thank you for taking the time to read the post. Barbara. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962552429792516213noreply@blogger.com