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Books by the Metre: Highly Decorative Red, Green & Gold

Highly decorative red, green, and gold vintage books create shelves with depth, contrast, and unmistakable grandeur. Rich crimson and deep emerald bindings, finished with ornate gilt tooling, embossed patterns, and decorative titles, bring a sense of heritage and visual drama to interior spaces. Curated by the metre for balance and rhythm, this colour combination adds richness without chaos—ideal for libraries, studies, hotels, and statement shelving. The gold detailing catches the light, elevating both classic and contemporary interiors. Favoured by interior designers seeking impact with authenticity, red, green, and gold vintage books deliver opulence, craftsmanship, and a collected elegance that feels confident, timeless, and richly layered.

1 metre = 30-35 books / 100cm books

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 with gilt spines, ranging in height below 25cm. May have minor markings, endpaper inscriptions and wear to spine ends.

Also available to buy 'by the foot'. For bespoke colours or volumes, any queries, please message us or email us at help@countryhouselibrary.co.uk


DELIVERY

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.

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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.