Friday Giveaway: Nine Vintage History Books - contest closed


It seems like I've been offering a lot of fiction lately, so I thought I would change things up this week. Here we have nine vintage history books, many are pre-1900.

Contest closed, winner announced shortly.

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61 comments:

  1. NakayaJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Those are beautiful.

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  2. M-January 27, 2012 at 10:49 AM

    Another great giveaway! crossing my fingers.

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  3. Jeff HobbsJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    I would love to add those to my library.

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  4. JonJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    what's interesting si that even though the history has long since passed, it's still changed a lot since these books were printed.

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  5. WillJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:53 AM

    Book giveaway

    hello pick me !

    Love your site, I buy used books and it's really a kick when I find something used as book marks. Usually it's just old receipts though

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  6. TerezaJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Please count me in! I love history books and antique books! My professors will be so jealous of me if I win this!

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  7. Kelly RobinsonJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Being first makes me statistically less likely to win, but I'm throwing my hat in nonetheless.

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  8. Heather RJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    I would love these!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Those are beautiful! Wish they made more books that looked that good today. Kathy

    http://yearofreadingmybooks.wordpress.com/

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  10. Andy RJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    I most definitely covet those books!

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  11. MatthewJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    Count me as entered.

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  12. K. Henderson Fine ArtJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    What a great looking set of books!

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  13. kimJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:45 AM

    There is nothing better than an old history book...except maybe a collection of them!

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  14. SarahJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:47 AM

    please consider me entered--I would devour these!

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  15. Sheri FenleyJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    I enter every week for your give-aways and have yet to win, and that is cool. But I would really like to have these books.

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  16. The Whimsey ChroniclesJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:09 PM

    What great classics!

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  17. StéphanieJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    Oh! I love those!

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  18. Cyndi B.January 27, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Great giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  19. JessicaJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:17 PM

    Thank you for the giveaways ! I love this set of books!

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  20. dirkJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Sign Me up. Historic History!

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  21. LookingUpJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:20 PM

    Yet another beautiful set you are giving away! You are amazing!

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  22. CrystalJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    These are great -- hoping they will be mine --

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  23. Tábata KotowiskiJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    So beautiful! I'd love to have them here with me! :D

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  24. LittlebitJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:46 PM

    What a wonderful selection, with several history buffs in my family!

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  25. Hannah ElizabethJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    You always have the most beautiful books to give away. I love them.

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  26. JenniferJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:09 PM

    These are beautiful and would be fabulous to have! :) Please count me in!

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  27. BeckyJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Pick me, pick me!

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  28. GabbyJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    These are beautiful!

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  29. Nicole The Reading RebelJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I really enjoy your site and seeing all the forgotten bookmarks.

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  30. JDCJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I'd love to expand the non-fiction section of my personal library some more...

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  31. LeenaJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:05 PM

    First try! *reeeeeeaaaaally hoping!* =)

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  32. dulcigalJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    A lovely collection - your generosity with the giveaways is much appreciated by all of us!

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  33. A BjarkanJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    ΙΝ!

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  34. KirstenJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    History of Germany and History of the Middle Age particularly catch my eye, but they all look great!

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  35. Mrs. DavisJanuary 27, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Wow! Handsome books! I hereby enter!

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  36. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Awesome giveaway!

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  37. Chris BetweenTheCoversJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Amazing giveaway!! Would love to win!!

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  38. MJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:28 PM

    These look awesome!
    I love your site and the thing you do.
    I live in Bulgaria and have written about you in my blog and lots of people told me they liked the post and your site :)

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  39. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    They would love lovely on my mantle Thanks for the giveaway
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

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  40. AFJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Those look great.

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  41. MILLICENTJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:29 PM

    Please queue up my entry :)

    Thanks again!

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  42. KelricJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    in

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  43. PamSJanuary 27, 2012 at 5:24 PM

    I'd like to be in the drawing.

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  44. LentJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Love history books. And I love your site!!

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  45. reginaJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    seeing the age of those books is breathtaking. too many people forget the beauty of aged books.

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  46. EmblemJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    My friend would love these, it's be a nice thank you present for helping me study for midterms.

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  47. RobynnaJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Does the offer extend to Aussie readers? I hope so!

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  48. JayB1rd76January 27, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Oh.My.God. Must have.It's a good thing I check this site almost every day.

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  49. ArianneJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    Moi, s'il vous plait!

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  50. John HooperJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I'd love to be in with a shot at these.

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  51. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    I'd love to add these to my shelves!

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  52. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    I'd love to have these on my shelves!

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  53. KatiebrarianJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Very pretty!

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  54. DMJanuary 27, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    I love history! Please enter me!

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:07 PM

    Ooo oooo Pick me pick me!

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  56. titanciaJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:47 PM

    They're beautiful!! I love old books. Thank you for the chance to add them to my collection!!

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  57. in defense of retail therapyJanuary 28, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    super pretty!

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  58. dawtJanuary 28, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Ooooh! Drooling over the thought of owning these! Thank you for the giveaway, much appreciated, and fun, too.

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  59. AlexandriawebJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    They have such pretty spines :)

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  60. SamJanuary 28, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    This collection would fit nicely in my bookcase. Waving arm - waving arm. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  61. woodenmaskJanuary 28, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    I would like these books, please.

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