The Bygone Book Shop, Birmingham, AL (2026)

Here, you will find a range of vintage and antique books, from classics, to children's books, to cookbooks, to colorful sets. Also, you can shop for handmade journals and artist books. I hope you find something here to your liking! Lydia Gramstad
Owner & Bibliophile

04/28/2023

✨Shop update!✨ Featuring beautiful decorative vintage book sets! I’ve updated my Etsy shop with five new book collections: two sets of children’s books, a Modern Library College Edition paperback collection, a red and black set with ornate gold embossing, and a light blue aqua gradient bundle that would be perfect for coastal decor! Swipe to see them all, and visit my Etsy shop for a closer look! 👉

One of the children’s sets includes illustrated copies of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, and the other is a set of 1940s English textbooks for grades 3-7 that has lots of cute and interesting illustrations.

The highly decorative red and black set includes two books by Winston Churchill, the Works of Shakespeare and Maupassant, and a 1960 edition of Roget’s Thesaurus.

The light blue coastal decor set includes Sons and Lover’s by D. H. Lawrence and Charles Dickens’ Best Stories.

The Modern Library collection is full of classic literature, including works of Edgar Allan Poe, plays by Henrik Ibsen, Elizabethan plays, and Jospeh Andrews by Henry Fielding.

Let me know in the comments which book set you would like to own! 📚👇

Reminder that my sale ends at midnight tonight (4/28), so shop now if you want to save! 💸

04/17/2023

I’m in love with this colorful vintage Modern Library collection, and it’s going to be so hard to part with! I’ve been adding to this collection for years, looking for these distinctive small classic books whenever I go book shopping. This rainbow set of books would make a lovely colorful edition to any bookshelf or home library, and can be displayed in a rainbow color gradient or back and forth between the bright and neutral books. Available now in my Etsy shop! 🌈📚

04/11/2023

Looking for a literary adventure in Paris? Look no further than Shakespeare and Company! This iconic bookstore has been a hub for writers, readers, and book lovers since 1919. Nestled in a cozy spot in the Latin Quarter, this English bookstore was my favorite when I studied in Paris.

With its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and impressive collection of books, Shakespeare and Company is a must-visit destination for anyone who loves literature. And if you're a fan of the Lost Generation writers, you'll definitely want to check out the bookstore's dedicated section, which pays homage to the likes of Hemingway, Fitzgerald, and Joyce.

But that's not all—the bookstore also boasts a charming café next door, where you can grab a coffee or croissant and settle in with a good book. So why not spend a lazy afternoon browsing the shelves, sipping a cappuccino, and soaking up the literary history of this iconic Parisian institution? 📚☕️🇫🇷

As a reminder, I’m relaunching The Bygone Book Shop on Etsy and AbeBooks this Saturday (April 15th), so follow along for more bookstore updates and bookish content! 📕📗📘

04/04/2023

How dreamy are these leather-bound books? 🥰 No trip to London is complete without book shopping! Henry Pordes Books Ltd on Charing Cross Road is a must-visit for beautifully-bound antiquarian copies of British literature classics and much more 📚

Would you make Henry Pordes a stop on your trip to London? Let me know below! 🇬🇧

As a reminder, I’m relaunching The Bygone Book Shop on Etsy and AbeBooks on April 15th, so follow along for more bookstore updates and bookish content! 📕📗📘

03/31/2023

Drop a ❤️ below if you want to see more of my artist books!

Bookmaking is one of my favorite creative outlets and making miniatures just adds to the fun and cuteness! I love this mini model of my vintage bookstore, The Bygone Book Shop, complete with dollhouse-sized versions of my books and floral wingback armchair! ❤️📚

On April 15th I’m relaunching The Bygone Book Shop on Etsy and AbeBooks, so follow along for more bookstore updates and bookish content!

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Birmingham, AL
35244

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