Betsy's Book Shop

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New Jersey, United States
Inspired by my mom and grandfather,and their love of books and art...

Thursday, August 23, 2018

art website

I have not posted on my blog in ages! Life just gets in the way!
A few quick updates for those who stumble upon it...
I have as new art website for my mixed media works, please check it out at:
www.betsymeyerdonadio.com

and I have 2 etsy shops with new names:
www.betsysvintagebooks.etsy.com
great prices on vintage books, rare books, vintage objects, etc...
and
www.betsysvintagepapers.etsy.com
collage supplies, paper ephemera and more!

Friday, November 25, 2016

My Etsy Shop

It has been a super long time since I posted on this blog! Hope you can check out my shop and and see my great collection of vintage books!


https://www.etsy.com/shop/BetsysVintageBooks?ref=hdr_shop_menu


Sunday, January 27, 2013

Saturday, January 5, 2013

Vintage French Geometry Book 1929

Lovely find- a very old Math book and even more special is that it is in French!
~ in my etsy shop....

https://www.etsy.com/listing/119583140/vintage-french-geometry-book-1929

Thursday, April 12, 2012

The John J.Farrell Clan

I love this pic I found~
My Mom and her family
in their home in West Orange, NJ
(she is all the way on the left with the braids)!
Look at my Grandmother and Grandfather- so proud and poised- with 8 kids!



Sunday, March 25, 2012

Little Antique Poetry Book

http://www.etsy.com/listing/96099205/poetry-idyls-and-stories-in-verse-1925
I adore this sweet little book of poetry- especially with the lovely picture of Elizabeth Barrett Browning in the beginning..a nice size to carry in your jacket pocket or purse!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Pair of Antique Books (sold)




Two neat old books posted on etsy today~ the covers alone are wonderful not to mention the intriguing writing within...

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

The Elephant, The Mouse and The Flea



Such a cute book with awesome art!



First American Edition 1967

Nobody's Girl by Hector Malot




Sorry! A lot of the last few books I posted here on my blog have sold and I need to get some more up here! This really has been a great venue to get my etsy stuff out there to the world. Ok-stay tuned for more vintage books and ephemera!

Monday, June 6, 2011

Vintage Cookbook- Mrs Seely




GREAT vintage cookbook-




not in fabulous shape but so much fun none-the-less,




used, warmly-aged, in dis-repair...but you can still get some amazing recipes out of it!!! (sold)