Contact Details
- Trade name: The Vintage Teacup
- Phone number: 772 349 0308
- Email: kiwi.me@comcast.net
- Address: The Vintage Teacup, 7620 SE Fork River Dr Stuart, FL, 34997 United States
**Six Beautifully Battered Old Books, Each With a Story to Tell**
A wonderfully mismatched collection of six timeworn antique and vintage books, gathered together for their faded beauty, decorative bindings, and irresistible old-world character.
Imagine these lovely old volumes resting on the shelves of a forgotten Victorian library, their once-bright gold lettering softened by time, their corners worn by generations of readers, and their pages carrying little traces of lives long past.
Rich forest green, warm terracotta, honey gold, and beautifully faded cream make this an especially charming collection.
The illustrated spine of *The Boy's Book of the Navy* is a delightful centerpiece, accompanied by the ornate gilt details of Swinburne, the delicate floral decoration of Tennyson, and the wonderfully decorative green binding of *The Glass of Fashion*.
**The six books include:**
- Victor Hugo's Works — Toilers of the Sea
- The Boy's Book of the Navy
- Swinburne's Works — A Study of Shakespeare
- Tennyson's Poetical Works
- Miscellaneous Essays, Volume I — Thomas Carlyle
- The Glass of Fashion — Social Etiquette and Home Culture
**Gloriously Scruffy and Beautifully Imperfect**
These books are offered in their authentic, unrestored condition and show genuine signs of considerable age.
Expect foxing, patina marks, discoloration, inscriptions from previous owners, rubbed and bumped corners, worn cloth bindings, faded gold lettering, and general shelf wear.
**Important condition note:** The cream-colored Tennyson's Poetical Works, third from the top in the horizontal stack photograph, has a loose cover. The other books also show age-related wear and imperfections.
Some pages feature charming handwritten inscriptions and old ownership markings, lovely reminders of the people who treasured these books before us.
Please examine all photographs carefully. These are not pristine collector's copies but wonderfully aged books intended primarily for decorative enjoyment.
Perfect for a romantic library, antique bookshelf, cottage interior, vintage wedding display, or a cozy reading nook filled with history and character.
Their worn corners, faded lettering, and beautifully weathered covers are precisely what make them so appealing.
**Six old souls, gathered together for their next chapter.**
You will receive the exact six books pictured.
Welcome to The Vintage Teacup!
We're always happy to help. Below you'll find answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. If you need further assistance, please email us at kiwi.me@comcast.net.
Simply select the item you'd like to purchase and click "Add to Cart" or "Buy It Now," where available.
When you're ready, proceed to checkout and follow the instructions to complete your purchase.
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We currently ship within the United States only.
All eligible book-only orders ship FREE within the United States via USPS Media Mail!
For teacups, teapots, linens, and other treasures, shipping charges are calculated at checkout based on the item's weight and delivery destination.
Your shipping options and costs will be displayed before you complete your purchase.
Orders are generally carefully packaged and shipped within 1–2 business days, Monday through Friday.
Once your order ships, you'll receive tracking information by email.
Please note that USPS Media Mail can take longer than other shipping services.
Yes. We accept return requests within 14 days of delivery.
Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received and carefully packaged to prevent damage.
For change-of-mind returns, buyers are responsible for return shipping costs.
Please contact us before returning an item so we can provide the appropriate instructions.
For complete details, please see our Returns & Refunds Policy.
We take great care when packaging our vintage and antique treasures.
If something arrives damaged, incorrect, or significantly different from its description, please contact us promptly at kiwi.me@comcast.net with your order number and photographs.
We'll work with you to find an appropriate resolution.
Most vintage and antique treasures show some signs of age, use, or storage. We believe these little imperfections are part of their history and charm!
We carefully photograph and describe our items, including any noticeable wear, damage, or imperfections.
Please review the photographs and descriptions before purchasing. We're always happy to answer questions or provide additional information.
We accept the secure payment methods displayed during checkout, which may include major credit cards, PayPal, Shop Pay, and supported digital wallets.
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Payments are processed through Shopify's secure checkout and supported payment providers.
We do not need to receive your credit card details directly to process your order.
Once your order ships, you'll receive an email containing tracking information, where tracking is available.
You can use this information to follow your package's journey.
We're a small, family-run vintage business based in sunny Florida, USA.
We're sorry, but we don't currently purchase items from the public or provide appraisal services.
If you're looking to identify or value china, you may find Replacements, Ltd. a useful resource.
We'd love to hear from you!
Please visit our Contact Page or email kiwi.me@comcast.net.
Thank you for shopping with The Vintage Teacup and helping us give beautiful old treasures a new home!
We ship within the United States only.
FREE U.S. SHIPPING ON ALL BOOKS
All book orders qualify for free shipping via USPS Media Mail.
Teacups, Teapots, Linens and Other Treasures
Shipping charges for non-book items are calculated at checkout based on the item's weight and shipping destination.
Processing and Delivery
We carefully package each order to help ensure it arrives safely. Orders are generally shipped within 1–2 business days, Monday through Friday.
Tracking information will be provided when your order ships.
USPS Media Mail may take longer than other shipping services.
Questions?
Please contact The Vintage Teacup if you have any questions about shipping your order.
Contact Details
At The Vintage Teacup, we take great care in photographing, describing, and packaging our vintage and antique treasures. We want you to be delighted with your purchase.
Returns
We accept returns within 14 days of delivery.
To request a return, please contact us within 14 days of receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received and carefully packaged to prevent damage during transit.
Because many of our items are vintage, antique, handmade, or one of a kind, natural signs of age and wear are part of their character. We make every effort to describe and photograph these details accurately.
Please review all photographs and descriptions before purchasing.
How to Request a Return
Contact us at kiwi.me@comcast.net with your order number and reason for returning the item.
We will provide return instructions and the appropriate return mailing address.
Please do not send items back without contacting us first.
Return Shipping
For returns due to a change of mind, buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. Original shipping charges are non-refundable, except where required by law.
If an item arrives damaged, incorrect, or significantly different from its description, please contact us promptly with photographs so we can arrange an appropriate resolution.
Refunds
Once your return has been received and inspected, we will notify you of the refund status.
Approved refunds will be issued to the original payment method. The time taken for funds to appear depends on your payment provider.
Exchanges
Most of our vintage and antique treasures are one of a kind, so direct exchanges are generally not available.
Questions?
We're always happy to help. Please contact us through our website or email kiwi.me@comcast.net with any questions about your order.
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