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Books by the Metre: Vertical Stripe Orange Penguin Paperbacks

Vintage Penguin paperbacks offer interiors a graphic, design-led approach to styling shelves and surfaces. All of these books are originals, published by Penguin Books.Their iconic vertical orange stripe and spines, typography, and muted mid-century colour blocks bring instant character and cultural credibility to interiors. Styled in runs on bookshelves or stacked on coffee tables and consoles, they add rhythm, nostalgia, and visual structure. Curated by the metre for consistency, Penguin paperbacks work particularly well in modern, creative, and editorial spaces where clean lines meet personality. Their worn covers and softened tones keep the look relaxed rather than precious. A favourite for designers seeking understated impact, vintage Penguin books deliver timeless design, subtle colour, and effortless storytelling.

1 metre = Approximately 70 books, 18cm tall

Please note: Stock images show examples of style you will receive. Titles and authors are picked at random and will vary. Fiction orange vertical stripe paperbacks. Dates range 1960s-80s. 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

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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United Kingdom £2.96 3 - 7 business days

USA                           £8.00       5 - 10  days

Europe                     £5.10      5 - 8  days

Rest of World          £10.95       5 - 14  days

DELIVERY CHARGES WILL APPLY ON ALL INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Please note: If you see a delivery charge of 0.00 when buying collections of books, this is because an accurate postage amount needs to be charged based on your location which varies greatly for each country with a product of this size. We will contact you via email for the delivery charge if you have paid for this item and have not paid any shipping. Unfortunately we cannot offer free delivery on book collections due to their size and weight.

In the unusual event that you are not entirely satisfied with your book you have 14 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.


DELIVERY

UK delivery: £20 per metre, slightly less per metre when buying multiple metres.
International delivery: Delivery fee is calculated at checkout after entering your address.
Europe £20 - £35 per metre
Everywhere else £100 per metre

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.