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Six Old Books Decorative Bundle, Leather Bound and Gilt Spines, Vintage Literary Book Stack, Antique Book Decor, Cottage Library Style 18921

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**A Collection of Old Books — Six Volumes Filled with Character and History**

There is something wonderfully romantic about a stack of old books. The worn leather, faded gilt lettering, aged pages, and marbled edges tell a story before a single page is opened.

This decorative bundle of six books is perfect for creating a cozy, old-world atmosphere in a home library, on a bookshelf, atop a vintage writing desk, or styled in a cottage, traditional, or antique-inspired interior.

These are not pristine modern reproductions chosen for their uniformity. They have the wonderfully imperfect appearance of books that have been handled, read, treasured, and lived with.

**The collection includes:**

- **The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire** — Edward Gibbon
- **Wilhelm Meister’s Apprenticeship** — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, from the Harvard Classics Shelf of Fiction, Volume XIV
- **Père Goriot and Eugénie Grandet** — Honoré de Balzac, translated by Ellen Marriage
- **Complete Poetical Works of Francis Thompson** — The Modern Library, leather-bound, with a May 1913 note attributed to Francis Thompson’s Literary Executor
- **Lingard’s History of England** — Volume XI, Second Edition, with marbled page edges
- **German-language leather-bound primer** — a small, heavily worn volume bearing the wording “Ger. Tract Primer”; full title and publication date have not been established

**A little about their condition**

These books have genuine signs of age and use, including worn and damaged spines, scuffed and stained covers, faded gilt, age spots, and aged page edges. The Lingard volume has marbled page edges and age spotting throughout. The Balzac volume contains extensive handwritten notes, underlining, and comments throughout its pages, showing evidence of a previous reader’s close engagement with the text.

The small German book is particularly worn, and its publication date is unknown. Dates and editions have not been established for every volume.

Please expect imperfections and variations from book to book. These are old, well-used books, not pristine collector-grade examples. Please examine all photographs carefully for details of their appearance and condition.

**A decorative bundle with old-world charm**

Display them together for a layered, collected look, or separate the volumes throughout your home to add character to shelves, side tables, desks, and reading corners. They would also be lovely for book-themed photography, vintage displays, or styling a literary-inspired space.

You are purchasing all six books as one decorative bundle.

A charming collection for anyone who appreciates the romance of old books and the beauty of things that have been loved and used.

**Please note:** The books are sold as a decorative collection. Exact publication details and dates have not been confirmed for every volume.

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  • First Class: 0.063 lb - 0.5 lb - $4.25 USD
  • First Class: 0.5 lb - 0.938 lb - $5.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 0 lb - 1 lb - $12.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 1.1 lb - 2 lb - $13.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 2.1 lb - 3 lb - $15.90 USD
  • USPS Priority: 3.1 lb - 4 lb - $22.95 USD
  • USPS Priority: 4.1 lb - 5 lb - $26.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 5.1 lb - 6 lb - $29.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 6.1 lb - 7 lb - $35.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 7.1 lb - 10 lb - $45.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 10.1 lb-15 lb - $65.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 15.1 lb-18 lb - $85.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 18.5 lb & up - $100 USD

 How to return my items?

Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.

Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.

Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
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Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at kiwi.me@comcast.net.

Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at kiwi.me@comcast.net and send your item to: Kathleen Korwek, 3500 S Kanner Hwy, Lot 47, Stuart, FL, 34994.

If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.

Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: Kathleen Korwek, 3500 S Kanner Hwy, Lot 47, Stuart, FL, 34994.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Original shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

If you have any questions please contact us.

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The Vintage Teacup accepts the following payment methods for online purchases:

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We are based in Florida, USA.

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United States Delivery

Shipping options are shown at checkout and will vary depending on the delivery address. You will receive tracking info, which will automatically be emailed to you once the package is ready to ship. Please check your spam folders if you haven't received tracking information.

We endeavour to ship the following day after your order is made. We ship Monday-Friday. Any order made on a Friday will be sent the following Monday.

 

Rates

  • First Class: 0.063 lb - 0.5 lb - $4.25 USD
  • First Class: 0.5 lb - 0.938 lb - $5.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 0 lb - 1 lb - $12.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 1.1 lb - 2 lb - $13.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 2.1 lb - 3 lb - $15.90 USD
  • USPS Priority: 3.1 lb - 4 lb - $22.95 USD
  • USPS Priority: 4.1 lb - 5 lb - $26.50 USD
  • USPS Priority: 5.1 lb - 6 lb - $29.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 6.1 lb - 7 lb - $35.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 7.1 lb - 10 lb - $45.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 10.1 lb - 15 lb - $65.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 15.1 lb - 18 lb - $85.00 USD
  • USPS Priority: 18.5 lb and up - $100.00 USD

 

International Delivery

We currently only ship within United States but are happy to provide a quote if there is something you must have! Please contact us to enquire.

 

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Contact Details

  • Trade name: The Vintage Teacup
  • Phone number: 772 349 0308
  • Email: kiwi.me@comcast.net
  • Address: The Vintage Teacup & Vintage Keepsakes, 3500 S Kanner Hwy, Lot 47, Stuart, FL 34994, United States

Returns
Our policy lasts 14 days. If 14 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.

To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging.

To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase.

Refunds (if applicable)
Once your return is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.
If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within a certain amount of days.

Late or missing refunds (if applicable)
If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.
Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.
Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.
If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at kiwi.me@comcast.net.

Exchanges (if applicable)
We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange it for the same item, send us an email at kiwi.me@comcast.net and send your item to: Kathleen Korwek, 3500 S Kanner Hwy, Lot 47, Stuart, FL, 34994.

If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and he will find out about your return.

Shipping
To return your product, you should mail your product to: Kathleen Korwek, 3500 S Kanner Hwy, Lot 47, Stuart, FL, 34994.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item. Original shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund.

Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary.

If you are shipping an item over $75, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance. We don’t guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

If you have any questions please contact us.

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