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Vintage children’s books bring warmth, nostalgia, and gentle character to interior design schemes. With illustrated covers, soft cloth bindings, and charming typography, they add colour and storytelling to shelves, nurseries, playrooms, and family living spaces. Curated by the foot or styled as small stacks on coffee tables and bedside cabinets, these books introduce personality without feeling overly styled. Their softened palettes and timeworn edges create a collected, comforting aesthetic that suits both classic and contemporary interiors. Favoured for their emotional appeal and subtle whimsy, vintage children’s books add heart, history, and a sense of imagination to thoughtfully layered spaces and interiors.
1 foot = 10-12 books / 12 inches of books
½ foot = 5-6 books / 6 inches
Please note: Stock images show examples of style you will receive. Titles and authors are picked at random and will vary. Fiction and non-fiction, clothbound hardbacks may have jackets, ranging in height below 25cm. May have minor markings, endpaper inscriptions and wear to spine ends. There will be a mix of designs like the example images show.
For bespoke colours or volumes, any queries, please message us or email us at help@countryhouselibrary.co.uk
Please note: Delivery may take a little longer depending on the quantity ordered. If you think the delivery charge is wrong - please email us for a bespoke rate.
FREE ON ALL ORDERS OVER £30
United Kingdom £2.75 3 - 5 days
Next day delivery Monday-Friday £6.95
FREE WORLDWIDE DELIVERY ON ALL ORDERS OVER £30
USA and Europe £3.75 14 - 21 days
Rest of World £4.75 14 - 28 days
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In the unusual event that you are not entirely satisfied with your book you have 30 days to request a full return/refund (incl. return shipping costs). After which time we unfortunately won't be able to offer you a refund or exchange. Refunds will be paid on receipt of the returned item.
There are certain situations where a partial refund may be more satisfactory/appropriate. In this case you will not need to return the item, but instead simply email a photograph of the product plus an explanation of your request. For additional information about refunds and returns, please see our full policy here.
Shipping costs are calculated by item weight as follows -
0-6 kg £3.50
7kg–18kg £20.00
19kg–36kg £36.00
37kg–54kg £45.00
55kg–72kg £60.00
73kg–90kg £75.00
91kg–108kg £90.00
109kg–126kg £105.00
0-6 kg £7.50
Anything above 6kg requires an international courier. Your shipping costs will be sent to you via email to arrange this.
We are unable to accept returns on this range of products.
There are certain situations where a partial refund may be more satisfactory/appropriate. In this case you will not need to return the item, but instead simply email a photograph of the product plus an explanation of your request. For additional information about refunds and returns, please see our full policy here.
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I love ordering Jane Austen books here!!
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Rebecca
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I love everything about this item. The vintage look and smell is so nice! I consider this as fast shipping considering it's from London to the Philippines. I love the packaging as well! Thank you!
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Nicole
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I asked a question about this book and was answered quickly. Thank you
Lisa
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got a bunch of different ones, all were so great! seller super responsive and helpful
Melissa
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Was looking for this book for a long time, so happy to have found it. Arrived safe and sound.
Mighty
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LOVE IT!!! Better than I expected. Quality for the age outstanding. So glad I found it and got to purchase it. Thank you
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