an antique i'm actually excited about

[wildejoy]

Wheee!!!! =D I AM GEEKXITED! My parents went to Victoria for a weekend together and came back with some souvenirs for us. Mine?

A book of Oscar Wilde's poetry from way fucking back. I mean, I don't know exactly what year, which will forever bother me - there's no publication date, nothing written inside - but the pages are yellowed, the binding is

Comments

[rattyfleef]

:D I bet I know which shop they got it at! I love old books.

[tolkienkookad]

Holy shit, that's the coolest thing ever!

Pictures?

[thiefqueenriyo]

Awesome! Congrats! =D

I

[kunstarniki]

Yes, I do realize. ;) The possession of an old leather-bound book is a joy to all the senses. I can sniff at them and run my fingers over the unique texture of the binding for hours. Even if the book is in a foreign language it is a delight. Enjoy and treasure. With proper care, this will last your lifetime and you can share your pleasure with children and grandchildren. Happy reading.