Lucille (CONTEST HAS ENDED)

Illustration of "American Fuchias."

Found in "Lucille" by Owen Meredith. Published by Crowell, 1885.

I'll be giving away this book and illustration tomorrow (January 22) at 3:00 PM EST, so comment in this post to enter.

Ed: Congrats, Katie.

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48 comments:

  1. MichaelJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:31 PM

    Cool looking book.

    Take Care
    Michael

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  2. HeatherJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    That's a beautiful illustration.

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  3. SaraJanuary 21, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    that is gorgeous!

    i am such a sucker for old books and illustrations ^^

    Thank you for the chance.

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    So pretty-- both the book and the art.

    I'd love to enter :-)

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    What a lovely book and card! It's so period.

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  6. KathrynJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:03 PM

    This is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so much for the posts every day. :-)

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  7. sinclairJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    What an awesome find! I'll cross-stitch that picture. And the book is quite remarkable, too. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. BradJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:18 PM

    Thank you for the chance to win!

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  9. MichelleJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:24 PM

    This is beautiful!

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  10. Lisa AJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    What a lovely pairing of book and bookmark. Both are beautiful

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  11. PaigeJanuary 21, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    Beautiful book and bookmark!

    Thanks.

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  12. KirstenJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:02 PM

    As others have said - how lovely they both are!

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  13. JudyJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Love it!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:44 PM

    Both the book and bookmark are a lovely reminder of times gone by. I'm wondering who "Lucille" was and what the book has to say about her. Is it fiction, biography, autobiography or maybe even poetry?

    Whatever it is, it is a precious souvenir of a time, place, and person that once was and is no longer. That's the magic of books

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  15. RatchetJanuary 21, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    I love the book!!! I am a sucker for old books!

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  16. KatieJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    Very neat.
    The book and the illustration are both beautiful :)

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    I love the feel and smell of old books.

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  18. betty-NZJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Awesome give-away! That would be a great prize to get!

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  19. MrCachetJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:35 PM

    I've never heard of the book nor seen the art work before, but I'd really like the book for it's cover (they wouldn't be separated)!

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:47 PM

    Fuschias don't look like that anymore...

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  21. ZJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:54 PM

    Comment! :D
    I'd like to enter. (assuming you take overseas entries...) The book has an interesting story behind it, and it's such a pretty edition.

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  22. M-January 21, 2010 at 6:02 PM

    Thanks for posting your finds. I love their randomness and the connection they have to the books they're found in.

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  23. FairiesNestJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Oh my, They are both so beautiful!!

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  24. snugglebugJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:06 PM

    Are you including the bookmark?

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  25. Michael PopekJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:08 PM

    snuggle - the illustration (bookmark) is included.

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  26. JessicaJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:45 PM

    Just beautiful - the book and the card.

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  27. Country GirlJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:56 PM

    Both the book and the illustration are beautiful!

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  28. UnknownJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    I'm the Director of a historic library on Cape Cod, and we love old books...in fact I have a collection of found items that come from books that people return or donate to us. It's a wonderful glimpse into people's lives. I linked your blog on our staff blog so that others could enjoy it, too.

    My name is Lucy, but teachers and others have always tried to change my name to Lucille. I think this book, illustration, and I would be good friends. :)

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  29. Michael PopekJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    Lucy, can I come visit? I love Cape Cod.

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  30. KatieJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Just beautiful!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM

    Gorgeous postcard and book binding - although I'm curious as to what the book is about!

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  32. meganJanuary 21, 2010 at 7:41 PM

    love the image!

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  33. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    both are fantastic and I'd love to make them part of my bookshelf.

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  34. Auntie KarenJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    These are both pretty. I would be a proud owner!

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  35. Diana TroldahlJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Oh! Those are both lovely!
    I really hope I win.
    Thanks for choosing these for a give away!

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  36. Lisa Page RosenbergJanuary 21, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    These are just beautiful...

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  37. Logan ThomasJanuary 21, 2010 at 9:20 PM

    The title is beautiful!

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  38. SandyPieJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:04 PM

    What a beautiful illustration and book, I'd gladly give them a home. I'm sure I could find a very nice frame for that. Thanks for the chance.

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  39. GemmaBeadsJanuary 21, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    I love this book and "bookmark". The book is so pretty and vintage botanical prints are a fav!

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  40. robin michelleJanuary 22, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    I love the illustration. Fuchsias are my favorite flower!

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  41. AdeleJanuary 22, 2010 at 2:37 AM

    Gorgeous flowers and they pair well with the book.

    I'd love to toss my name in the hat.

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  42. Adrienne MartiniJanuary 22, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Have I missed the deadline yet?

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  43. Michael PopekJanuary 22, 2010 at 9:55 AM

    Nope, today (Friday, Jan. 22) at 3:00 PM EST

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  44. UnknownJanuary 22, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    I love all the things you find and share!!

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  45. Emmaleigh504January 22, 2010 at 1:41 PM

    Me for the win!

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  46. UnknownJanuary 22, 2010 at 2:06 PM

    My wife would love this. Don't forget about me!

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  47. billJanuary 22, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    "Perchance 'twas the fault of the life that they led;
    Perchance 'twas the fault of the novels they read."

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  48. ivycatsJanuary 29, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    What a charming book. I'm glad for the lucky person who won it. My Grandmother's name was Lucille. I didn't know that there was a book like this one.

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