Late last year I bought this school composition book dated November 21, 1900 from a local Estate Sale for $1.
A good price for just this little prize and....
The real treasures were found inside this little bundle of tissue.
A stack of Valentines given to the owner of the composition book on February 14, 1901.
While the Estate Sale was 30 minutes from my house, the composition book had been owned by someone who grew up in the community where I live.
This Valentine has a Victorian scrap girl in the middle, hand painted hearts in the corners, and a hand flowers on the envelope.
The two Valentines above are ornate doilies with Victorian scrap decorations added.
All of the Valentines are in beautiful condition for being 109 years old.
Enjoy your visits to the other participants who are listed on my sidebar! Some of them are having GIveaways as you can see from their link names.
I will leave the links up until at least next Sunday so you will have time to get to all of the over 70 participants.
Remember to leave comments so that they know you have been there.
Happy Valentine Day everyone!!!!
Also, visit thecharmofhome.blogspot.com who I can't add to my sidebar as a link for some reason.
Your treasures are just too, too beautiful. In my opinion, there is no comparison with most of today's weird ones.
ReplyDeleteYou are in possession of some special treasures. I have only a few vintage Valentine postcards. Not enough to warrant display on the links - but I shall look in on many this weekend.
What a treasure that notebook held! I could stare at the artwork for hours.
ReplyDeleteOMG Joan, what treasure you found for a song! Those Valentines are just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks for hosting the party, I'm sure it will be much fun! I love vintage Valentines, and I wonder why they don't print like that anymore?!
My post is up. Hope you'll enjoy having a look at my collection.
Happy St. Valentine's Day, and Happy Party!
Monica.
Wow, you hit the jackpot! I would have been drawn to that notebook too. I always look at the books, especially the old ones. Love all of the sweet valentine cards. Have a blessed day my friend!
ReplyDeleteYour vintage Valentines are so unique and pretty. What a wonderful treasure hidden in an old composition book! Thank you for hosting such a great party~~~
ReplyDeleteLoretta
How lucky you are to have found such a beautiful collection!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing these beautiful cards!
Happy Valentine's Day!
Mary :)
I am so glad you bought that composition book. The Valentine's are spectacular! I don't have any Vintage Valentine's Myself, something I will have to remedy this year....yours are an inspiration! such beauty and the age of them in that condition! WOW!
ReplyDeleteYour loot here has to be the steal of the century! I would have been turning cartwheels on my way to the car. This is the most incredible collection of vintage Valentines that I have ever seen outside of a museum. Lucky you!!!
ReplyDeleteJoan,
ReplyDeleteYou were chosen out of the universe to be the one to find this treasure. They are gloriously beautiful. Good for you and thanks so much for sharing!
Hi Joan, what a great find in the comp book. They a gorgeous and look brand new! I'll have my post up in a bit. Have a great Valentine weekend, and thank you for the fabulous Party!
ReplyDeleteDebra
What a gorgeous collection...it's funny how with a lot less materials, old printers were able to produce better postcards than the current ones! Happy Valentines!
ReplyDeleteI've come via Monica at White Bench - what treasures you have unearthed, the cards are wonderful, a joy to own. Best wishes, Lesley
ReplyDeleteI love your old valentines. That was a great find.
ReplyDeleteMine are much newer, but still vintage.
These are fabulous Joan! What a lucky find. I think the graphics from the Victorian era are my favorites.
ReplyDeleteValentine Hugs,
Dawn
What a treasure!! Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMy post is up :~)
Happy Valentine's Day!
*hugs*deb
that is one unbelievable treasure you found! those cards are amazing, the colors so vivid. happy valentine's day!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you are hosting the Vintage Valentine Party! What a find!!! They just don't make them like this anymore...and for only $1.00!
ReplyDeleteI've found "secret" stow-aways before too. It makes it so much more special. Great Find!!!
Would love you to post full pieces as clip art...xo xo
Happy Valentines Day!
That is a good find for just a buck! I wish I was at that tag sale. Oh well maybe next time. Great collection of cards. I like the older Victorian ones. Have a great day, JULIAN
ReplyDeleteYour are the hostess with the mostess Valentine cards! Finding a collection like yours is the reason I go to estate sales.
ReplyDeletexoxo
Your Pal,
Linda
What a wonderful find. Those valentines are beautiful. Thanks so much for hosting this party. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Marcia
such an amazing find.....
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Such beautiful old Valentines! I'm so excited for the party, just finishing up my post this afternoon!! X and O!
ReplyDeleteOMGoodness what gorgeous gems you have unearthed..real treasures! How could anyone bear to part with them..so glad they've found a good home.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day to you xx
WOW! What a wonderful collectio and you can't beat the price.. Thanks for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great find! You really lucked out..Christine
ReplyDeleteLovely valentines - I sure love vintage!!! Thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteYou found a real treasure, one that came from the heart. My post today includes scrapbook pages I did of vintage cards. Keep love in the air.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great find. The hidden treasures are always fun to find. The cards are lovely. Happy Valentine's Day.
ReplyDeleteHi Joan! My party post is up!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing find those cards were! I would love to find some that old, although I like them from any era! Thank you so much for hosting this party. I know it's going to be a blast!
I can't believe you found those in that book! What a lucky find! Bet you held that book really close once you realized what was inside! Thanks for hosting the Valentine party!
ReplyDeleteI can not even imagine thinking of selling something like this,much less for the price...How lucky indeed you were...these are simply delightful! Thanks for the fun party....Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteThose are really vintage. So beautiful and ornate. Wouldn't you have loved to gotten one of those from your beau? Thanks for hosting this great Valentine's party.
ReplyDeleteYou hit the vintage jackpot...what adorable and elaborate cards...my fav is the girl with the birds on her hat and shoulder...lovely gifts you have the honor of caring for.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless
Well how lucky are you to find such lovely things...julie
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous treasure; thanks for sharing the story!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure indeed! Jackie
ReplyDeleteWow Joan! That was a fabulous treasure you acquired. Such a beautiful collection! Thank you again for organizing another great vintage party!
ReplyDeleteWhat fantastic Valentine's.
ReplyDeleteThanks for putting this 'party' together. I hope to meet some new people and see some fabulous Valentine treasures.
Hi Joan!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous find and wonderful collection of beautiful old valentines! Happy Valentine's Day! This was a great idea!
Take care, Laura :)
my post is up...
ReplyDeleteyour cards are very pretty:)
http://futuremrsk.blogspot.com/2010/02/vintage-valentine-partygiveaway.html
Hello! My name is Elizabeth of Creative Breathing. I thought I signed up for your Valentine's Day Party and have the button posted on my blog, but I don't think I did something correctly. My name is not on your list. I am so sorry about this but hope that I may still be included. If not please know that this is such a wonderful opportunity to share our favorite Valentines with each other. Thank you so much for hosting your party! Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteThis is the best kind of surprise! These are all so beautiful, your purchase definitely paid off! Happy Valentine's Day Joan and thank you so much for hosting such a fun party!
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentines Day Joan...what a treasure you have, your valentines are beautiful and well preserved. Please come and visit my Valentines Day Party...I too dont see my name on your sidebar..I know I signed up...hehe
ReplyDeleteSylvia
My Trinkets
An Absolute Treasure ~ Happy Valentine's Day & Thanks for Hosting this Fun Party
ReplyDeleteI thought I was the only one awake!!! I'm in Oregon on the West coast. I think everyone else is in bed sleeping....LOL
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see all the blogs. I did a sneak peek of those that posted early. So much fun!!!
Thanks for Hostessing....xoxoxo
Tina
Joan!
ReplyDeleteWhat a special treat! So glad I got back home in time to participate in the Card Party. Thanks for being our hostess and getting the Party started in FABULOUS fashion.
Hugs and Happy Valentines Day!
Betty :)
Happy Valentine's day to you too! I really enjoyed meeting you yesterday!
ReplyDeleteHi Joan,
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure you found!!! The valentine's are amazing.
I'll be posting late today. I'll be in the car for the next 8 hours driving back home from a visit with my son.
Happy Valentine's Day.
Jane
That find in the composition book was fabulous. Don't you love treasures like that!
ReplyDeleteWould you please reset the link on my blog it doesn't work.
www.thecharmofhome.blogspot.com
Thank you for hosting!
Sherry@ The Charm of Home
Hi Joan,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful treasure for only $1.00! That kind of find would really make my day! Thanks for hosting the VV party. Can't wait to check out all the participants. You're the best!
Kelly
Second Hand Chicks
Hi Joan,
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing collection of vintage Valentine cards, and how amazing that they are still in great condition! Thank you so much for including me in the Vintage Valentine party, it has been so much fun. Happy Valentines Day.
Sincerely,
Melinda
Those are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAnd thank you for organizing this event!
I love your collection Joan and in particular those Victorians ~ super special. Thanks again for hosting this fabulous get-together bringing like minded gals together. Happy Valentine's Day! Judi
ReplyDeleteJust goes to show you, Happiness is sometimes very cheap...like $1!
ReplyDeleteI'm late for the party, but I showed up.
xoxo
Pam
Joan--
ReplyDeleteWHAT???!!!!! ANOTHER fabulous find!
The notebook alone is swell and then to add those valentines----be still my heart!!
They are treasures, loved and saved.
I treasure the time I spent with you yesterday, too!
Happy V.D.!
annie
Oh Wow! I think I would have hyperventilated if I found that at an estate sale! What a wonderful find!!! Lucky you!
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What Loverly valentines you have! the ones form the Victorian era are hands down my favorite! Love you blog. Happy Valentines Day!~
ReplyDeleteJoan,
ReplyDeleteThis was so fun! Thank you so much for all of your hard work to make it happen! I really appreciate the time this took you! Happy Valentines Day! Sandy
Joan, eye candy!! I'm premiering my give-away today.
ReplyDeleteHeisann!
ReplyDeleteIf Valentine's Day had been a tradition in Norway back in time, I would have had some cards to present on my blog, but despite the fact that Valentine was European - born in Italy, there was no celebration of "All hearts´ day" here untill ten years ago.
It is mostly the young people who have taken up the custom, and they use facebook or twitter instead of cards. Then valentine cards will never get any cultural significance in Norway.
I have, however, inherited a beautiful Easter card from my mother. It will appear on my blog
at appropriate time... No one sends these cards anymore!
Best wishes for Valentin´s day from me to you all!
OH MY GOSH!!! What a treasure you found, be still my heart.
ReplyDeleteGinger
WOW...I am looking for a deal like that!!!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely Valentines! Huge score and Thanks for sharing them!
Happy
Valentine's
Day!
Deb :)
What beautiful Valentines you found in the old book! How neat. Thanks so much for sponsoring this lovely Valentine adventure. I'm now on my way to see the rest of the sites. Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteHi Joan,
ReplyDeleteThe deal of the century. I wish they still made cards like that now!
Great party!
Carole
I had a lot of fun doing this today. Thank you for hosting this event. Have a good evening. Julian
ReplyDeleteMy goodness...what a find!! :)
ReplyDeleteJoan, I'm so sorry I missed joining the Valentine party. I was gone all day doing a Valentine Display and now I'm so tired. I want to see all of the guest who have been here. I had a hard time trying to get my url over to you so I will make sure I sign up early next year. Looks like every onehad a great time showing their Valentines. Happy Valentines and now off to bed I go to dream of pretty Valentine cards.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your find. Junking is just like treasure hunting. I just love it. It is so special to come across this bit of well-preserved history.
ReplyDeleteHi Joan,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for hosting this fun Vintage Valentine event! It's so excitng to find a treasure as you did, and then find another inside! My sisters and I call it our "find of the year", you know when the terrific treasure just can't be topped anytime soon. Thanks again! Happy Valentines Day!
Hi Joan
ReplyDeleteSounds like you grabbed a real bargain.. and one with sentimental attachment to your own community... even better.. The cards are wonderful!! I hope you had a great Valentine's Day .. xx Julie
They sure are lovely!
ReplyDeleteI can just imagine the little jump your heart took upon finding these jewels tucked into a tattered book. Simply lovely!
ReplyDeleteBlessings ;-)
they are so sweet an innocent!! winnie the poo cant beat these!
ReplyDeleteI have to admit I'm envious. What beautiful cards these are!
ReplyDeleteCongratz!