Deckled Edge Books – A Give Away

 

Deckled Edge Books

Deckled edge or rough edge books originated from wooden or cloth pulp, and the mixture was poured into a wooden or bamboo mold (also called a deckle). Once in the mold and shaped, the paper was hung to dry. The excess mixture could seep from this process, leaving an uneven edge. After the paper was dried, the deckled edge was cut for a fine edge or left "deckled.

The photo above is part of my collection of deckled books from the 1700s.

 

G.O.

These two love bugs are talking about old stuff.

 

Nearly twenty years ago, I started this blog; it has been a part of my daily life. I have met many of you, created a business, seen parts of the world, and documented most of my life. Your comments and emails have encouraged me, which has been a rewarding gift to my family and me. 

So, for the next few weeks, I will do a massive giveaway to thank you for being part of my blog.

Today, I am giving away a few deckled page books. If you are interested, please let me know by leaving a comment either on my blog or by email. I will randomly pick a few and send you a deckled book.

Now and then, I will have a giveaway for the next few weeks. It doesn't matter if you receive one thing or several; there isn't a limit. 

I have been gifted with plenty of brocante items, and since most of you started following me because of my brocante bug, it is a delightful way to share the pleasure of giving and receiving what I have because of it.



Comments

35 responses to “Deckled Edge Books – A Give Away”

  1. Ed Schnurbusch

    I find old books to be very interesting. I have a couple that I found over the years. A couple of them have beautiful prints in them. One is a late 1800’s book prepared for the city of Boston with a fold-out, hand colored map of the canals used for transportation.

  2. Ann of Avondale

    Corey, I never met a book I didn’t like. I love books! Would love one from France!

  3. Ann Hadley

    What a generous offer! I follow you and swoon over the well loved and beautiful items you find at the brocante. I would treasure a book.

  4. Kathy Woods

    What a generous thing to do Cory. I would love one of the books. Kathy

  5. What a wonderful and exciting venture. I do love old books and nothing like this is in my collection. We are trying to downsize too, but i book won’t take up that much room will it?

  6. Janell Cleveland

    I love old books. Love old paper even more I think. This is a very generous offer. Would. Always have room for another old book!

  7. Lila Bright

    Oh Corey how absolutely lovely of you! ❤️ I have followed you before you became a grandmother to your precious two! I have such a soft spot for books and would be thrilled to have one of yours from France but if not I can still enjoy your photos so thank you for that!

  8. Being a retired French teacher( 35 years!!), I am a true francophone as well as an antique lover and collage artist. I love nothing more than old French letters, documents and books. These deckled ones are drool-worthy!!
    20 years!? I think I’ve been following your blog almost since the beginning! It is a work of love on your part and brings joy to so many people, including myself. Bisous 🥰

  9. Maureen Albrecht

    These are hard to find in the U.S. They are so beautifully imperfect. How generous of you to share some of your collection with your followers and friends. I had never seen these before I came to France last fall. I would love one. Books of all kinds are a must for me.

  10. It’s interesting how you came to be a part of my life. Through our mutual friend on this lovely BC Is. You got me through covid. We shared stories and pictures. I save your recipes. I believe we share many of the same values. Lately your posts on praying and wishing for peace have brought me to tears. Would I like a book? Of course but it’s not necessary to remember these beautiful, sometimes funny,most often touching, at the end of my day

  11. Corey, you’re so generous to share with your readers (your collections as well as your heart and soul and mind). I would love a deckled edge book, if you don’t mind it being deconstructed and used in collage… 🙂

  12. Why yes please…I’d love to be considered. I love books! Old and new of every sort!

  13. Such beautiful little grands you have, and I know they bring much joy to your heart. I think I’ve been following you for @14 years? Congratulations on almost 20 years of sharing your world with us. ❤️

  14. Cynthia Thompson

    Once again Corey you make my daily visits to your site a treasure. you are the “gift” that keeps on giving to me! You sharing your beautiful words and pictures have been a light at dark times for me. My first visit was when you got a picture of Angelina and Brad in France at a brocante!!Thank you so very much fir everything. Blessings

  15. Such a treat!!! I would love to have one of your beautiful books! Thank you for being so thoughtful and generous.

  16. Bonnie Ball

    Would be such a treat to have one of these beautiful books. What a great idea to share your abundance. I have been dreaming of joining one of your France adventures —maybe this is the year. Awaiting your new dates!!

  17. judith bryant

    One of my favorite gifts was an old book in which my daughter had inserted photos of her growing up years. (A la recherche du temps perdu!) I’d love to see what she or we could do with an ancient French book! I am concerned about the cost of shipping, though. Does France have special, low rates for media mail?

  18. Niki Weippert

    I wondered if all those books were yours! Don’t often comment, but love seeing your posts and your grandchildren are beautiful! There’s something about holding an old book that is special. There’s so much history in the book plus wondering who held the book through the years.

  19. I’ve loved following your blog for the past several years. Your kindness and love shine through your photos and stories. And of course the old things, like these books, are beautiful too! I love the giveaway. For it is in giving that we receive. Thank you for all you share!

  20. Jennie Q. SF

    Love deckle edge paper. What’s on it is secondary.

  21. Jacqueline Braudaway

    I have loved following your adventures for I know at least 15 years!!

  22. Dottie Eberhart

    Corey, I have been reading your blog for many years. I am a lover of words, images, and vintage treasures. I try to find time in nature as often as I can to center and ground. I thank you for sharing your beautiful heart through your words and images. Our world needs the positive energy you share every day.

  23. ChicagoSheila

    Pick me! Pick me! I have the perfect spot for it in my house.

  24. Hello Corey
    You are my morning treat with my coffee. I would love one of your books or any item you would gift.
    It has been a joy following you.
    Kathy

  25. Carrie Schwab

    I love old books, especially French ones, and enjoy seeing the treasures you find on your brocante journeys around France!

  26. I have no doubt, you are an angel, what a generous spirit you have. We are all so lucky that you share your life’s adventures with us.

  27. Bette Lee Collins

    Yes Please…I would love to have any of your books to add to my library…
    Thanks you very much for sharing…

  28. Teddee Grace

    How generous of you! I love books, especially antique books, of which I have a few. None with deckle-edged pages however. I hope I’m lucky! Those kiddos are growing so fast!

  29. Thanks so much for offering to share your bounty of old books. I love books…much more than reading on tablets and whatnot. Nothing beats the tactile feel of flipping the pages as you read the stories on each page.

  30. I would treasure a deckled book!

  31. Bonnie Schulte

    Corey, I’m here, at the bottom of the comments, and hope you see my wish to receive your offer of a book like this is amazing. Like other have written above, I would hold and treasure a book such as this, with great respect. I still have a childhood favorite book, Grimms’ Fairy Tales, printed by Grossett & Dunlap. Pages are yellowed and in delicate condition but it is a book I loved and read, when I was old enough to read. It still has a place on my book shelve after 80+ years. Old books, well all books, have a great place in my heart. Showing them with your two little sweet hearts makes my heart melt.
    LOVE AND HUGS from Wisconsin…Bonnie

  32. Gail Lannum

    Getting a book like this would be amazing!!

  33. Corry, you really are quite wonderful!
    Ali x

  34. I think I have followed you most of the 20 years. What a joy!
    Your sweet little ones are a joy to see too.

  35. Dianne Smith

    Hi Corey, I have a nook in my bookcase.

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