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The Doorstop Book
The Doorstop Book: The Encyclopedia of Doorstop Collecting | John C. Smith, Nancy M. Smith
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As long as there have been doors there have been doorstops. Early on they may have been a convenient rock or piece of furniture, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, doorstops were manufactured as decorative items for the home. Generally cast in iron, they are avidly sought after by today's collectors. Though mass produced, they were usually painted by hand and so each has become a unique treasure, appreciated both for its shape and the "folk art" quality of its finish. This wonderful new book brings together over 1,000 doorstops photographed in full color and organized by categories: flowers, birds, animals, wagons, Native Americans, people, houses & windmills, and nautical. It includes an informative history of doorstops, valuable information for collectors, histories and marks of the foundries that made them and more. Gathered from various wonderful collections, this book represents some of the finest doorstops ever produced and gives the reader a broad, encyclopedic view of the hobby. Values are included.
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Well-ReadNeck
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That‘s a wrap for me for #TomeTopple 11! I read 4 doorstoppers and completed 7 categories. I absolutely loved all of these books. I really enjoyed this challenge and am so psyched to have read these great books.

merelybookish Good work! 👏 5y
Amandajoy How often does the tome topple happen? I may have to participate next time. So many big books on my stack! 5y
Cathythoughts That‘s a big achievement 👍🏻. I loved Fingersmith.... 5y
Well-ReadNeck @Amandajoy the last Tome Topple was in February, so every few months? This was my first go at it. 5y
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Megabooks
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Does anyone know of someone selling book sleeves for larger books? Most of my books are around 300 pages and fit in my current sleeve well. (Thanks @craftshley !!) But I also need a larger one. Help!

Pictured: my adorable one from Ashley. Definitely check out her Etsy!

BooksTeasAndBookishThings I do! Let Brittany's Book Covers. Let me get the link ❤️ 8y
BooksTeasAndBookishThings I bought the swan one and it fits hardback of Illuminae and Gemina very easily with room left over 8y
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Megabooks @BooksTeasAndBookishThings Thank you so much! 😃😃👍🏻 8y
Megabooks @BooksTeasAndBookishThings That's sold out. ☹️☹️ I've messaged her to make sure the others would fit. 8y
BooksTeasAndBookishThings @Booksandcooks the map one is even bigger ❤️ 8y
BethM @Booksandcooks can you post the etsy link? I can't find it. 8y
Megabooks @BooksTeasAndBookishThings Great! I liked the map one! 8y
BooksTeasAndBookishThings @Booksandcooks me, too ❤️ and these have that fluffy padding you find in stuffed animals so it is able to mold to bigger books very well to #ProtectYourBooks 😊 (edited) 8y
BooksTeasAndBookishThings @BethM and Craftshley's has a discount with code LITSYSLEEVES 8y
Megabooks @BooksTeasAndBookishThings I can see how you have so many of these! I almost bought another overnight! 8y
BooksTeasAndBookishThings Haha they seriously become so addicting. So many cute fabrics and sizes... you just want them all 🙌 8y
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Donna_sBookMinute
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I don't mind that many of my #doorstops have no covers. And most of them are partially-read. The type on the Maugham spine is worn off. #doorstop #doorstopper #doorstoppers #riotgrams

Reviewsbylola 😍😍😍 8y
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Libby1
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Somehow I don't think this is what they had in mind.

#Riotgrams
#Doorstoppers

@bookriot

LeahBergen 😂 8y
Libby1 Read the blurb about this book, @LeahBergen . It sounds intriguing! 😁 8y
LeahBergen "As long as there have been doors..." This is an awesome blurb! ???? 8y
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Libby1 @LeahBergen - "early on it may have been a convenient rock..." ? 8y
LeslieO Doorstop collecting hobby. Who knew 8y
Libby1 Who knew indeed, @LeslieO . 8y
Seshat 😂 8y
kspenmoll 😃 8y
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