Bellissimo Books Holiday ‘11

It’s that time of year again! Snow is starting to fall, multiple layers are become essential in our daily wardrobes, and brightly colored lights can be seen throughout town. The holiday season is uponus. While thinking about where to get your loved one a present, make sure to keep Bellissimo Books in mind. From teas to notepads, and of course rare, hard to findand unique books, there is sure to be a gift for everyone on your list at our store. Maybe there’seven a gift for you!

So thank you for taking the time to pick up Bellissimo Book’s first catalogue. Coupling with the opening of our new flagship store on Church Street, everyone at Bellissimo Books invites you to come and visit us some day soon. All of the items found in this catalogue are available for purchase in our shop. If there’s any rare book that you are sure you want to purchase, call us ahead of time and we will gladly hold it aside for you.Happy Holidays! Olivia Kupper, Owner

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Marbled Paper

Marbled paper is most popular with the honored art of book binding,used for endpapers. That’s why we have made the paper our catalogues“end paper” this issue. This lookis achevied by dropping color ontoa viscous solution called size, and then carefully transferring the pattern to an absorbent surface such as paper or fabric. All sorts of patterns are possible, ranging from a true marble look to more advanced shapes like spirals (below) or peacock tails!

Marbled paper was used from Asia to central Europe. The earliest form of marbled paper was found in China, and was created in the year 986 CE. Text was written on a marbled scroll, as opposed to just using the papers as endpapers. After traveling to Asia, European explorers brought this marbled paper back to their homes, where artisans quickly mastered the technique. European end papers are much more vibrant than ones found in Asia, all having to do with the application of the paper. Make sure to check out Bellissimo Books’ wide selection of antique books, many featuring beautiful examples of this amazing paper.

(Preparing the inks for marbling)

(Marbled endpapers in a French book from 1775)

Teacurl up with a good bookand a hot cup of

Tazo® Tea is known for it’s use of some of the world’s finest teas. Blended with the best herbs and spices, nothing goes better with a good book than a hot mug of your favorite Tazo® Tea.

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Tazo® Organic Chai TeaBox of 24 tea packets - $4.00

Tazo® Organic DarjeelingBox of 24 tea packets - $4.00

Tazo® Vanilla Apricot White TeaBox of 24 tea packets - $4.00

Mesh Tea Infuser - $3.00

Tazo® Berryblossom White TeaBox of 24 tea packets - $4.00

Walker’s ShortbreadHoliday Tin - $15.00

Bellissimo Books’BestBookends

(Far Left) Lussuria Ultra Journal, 200 pgs$27.00

Brown Leather Journal, 200 pgs$14.00

(Yellow) Moleskine® Squared Notebook, 200 pgs$12.00

(Orange) Moleskine® Ruled Notebook, 200 pgs$14.00

Book of Kells Journal, 200 pgs$16.00 Guilded Maroon 2012 Weekly Planner

$35.00

Pages for all ofyour stories

Bird Bookends (Pair) $30.00

Frog Bookends (Pair) $30.00

Cat Bookends (Pair) $30.00

FavoritesStaff

The Spirit of God as Fire; the Globe Within the Sun our Heaven

by D. Mortimore

1869 Edition; Hardcover $60.00

Star People by Katherine Fay Dewey

1910 Edition; Hardcover$32.00

Voodoo in Haiti by Alfred Metraux

1959 1st Edition; Hardcover$40.00

Bobbie Bubbles by E. Hugh Sherwood

1916 1st Edition; Hardcover$110.00

The A.B.C. Book of Birds

1952 2nd Edition; Hardcover$50.00

The Comforters by Muriel Spark

1959 Edition; Hardcover$200.00

James says:“This book is an all time favorite of mine. Along with the amazing cover art, the subject of the book is classic. Written in the late 1800’s, this edition is in perfect condition and will be a centerpiece of any book lovers collection for years to come”

Olivia says:“What a beautiful book! Filled with finely detailed black and white ink drawings, this fine quality children’s book is full of poems and tales about people from the stars. Perfect for your little one that’s interested in space, but just as perfect for any book collector.”

Tim says:“This is the wonderful fantasy trip taken by Bobbie when he gets trapped in one of the bubbles he was blowing. He travels far and wide, to Mars and Flowerland where he meets fairies and human flowers. It’s a real trip!”

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