Vintage "Familiar Quotations" Book by John Bartlett (c.1945)

Child, do not throw this book about,
Refrain from the unholy pleasure
Of cutting all the pictures out,
Regard it as your choicest treasure.
~ A Bad Child's Book of Beasts, Foreward

Add this 1945 "Familiar Quotations" book to your collection, you're sure to find a quote for every occasion!

This book is filled with quotations from various authors, organized by author. There is also an index in the back of the book that allows you to look up quotes by subject. Very handy!

Use this book as a reference for when you are looking for an inspirational quote for a journal or scrapbook, or even when you want to find inspiration for a new art project. The quotes are also perfect for using on greeting cards and gift tags. Create posters of your favorite quotes, or type them on a card and hang it on your bulletin board.

If you prefer, you could also use the pages of this book and incorporate them into your art - decoupage or collage work, altered art, or assemblage. Create an altered book using this book as the base! So many possibilities!

ITEM CONDITION:
This hardcover book is in very good vintage condition. The cover shows minor edge wear, as shown. The binding is tight, and all the pages are firmly attached. There are no rips or tears to the pages. Please use the ZOOM tool to get a close up view of this item and its condition.

LISTING INCLUDES:
- 1 "Familiar Quotations, Eleventh Edition" Book (as shown)

BOOK DETAILS:
- Book Type: Hardcover
- Number of Pages: 1578 pages
- Book Dimensions: 6" x 8-1/2" x 2-1/4" thick
- Book Color: Burgundy, Black, Gold, Ivory