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“A complete poem is one where an emotion finds the thought and the thought finds the words.”
—Robert Frost
Poetry Instead of a Card
“A greeting that not only gives great pleasure but illuminates our lives – like a message in a bottle.”—Robert McCrum, writer and editor
The “Instead of a Card” series is based on the idea that sending a greeting card is a lovely gesture, and sending a booklet of poetry an even more meaningful one. Each pamphlet is gorgeous both inside and out, beautifully produced with a cardstock cover, Ex Libris bookplate, and a bookmark enclosed with space for an inscription to the recipient. With a cover created by a leading contemporary artist and poems hand-picked to speak to every kind of reader, each title offers a richly rewarding reading journey. Produced using biodegradable and sustainable materials.
We were so pleased with the reception to our initial launch of the “Instead of a Card” series that we have expanded our offerings.
Top Row: Gardening, Christmas Lights, Wedding, Birds
Bottom Row: Mothers, Daughters, Sisters, Fathers
Top row: Journeys, Cats, Getting Older, Bees
Bottom row: Sonnets, Wellbeing, Bicycles, Walking
Toasts Greeting Card Set
This card is perfect for any milestone that could use a bubbly toast to one’s success and happiness. The cards feature illustrations of drinking toasts in different languages and national dress adapted from Fine Drinking (Messrs. Blumenthals Ltd, 1949), a promotional booklet designed and printed by the Curwen Press for various Champagne and French liquor houses.
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Air Mail Letter Writing Set
Capture the nostalgia of messages sent via Air Mail with this letter writing set. Each set includes ten sheets of high-quality stationery with a classic “Air Mail” logo and a blue and red border, along with eight corresponding envelopes. We’ve paired these with a strip of ten matching “Air Mail, Par Avion” stickers, to complete the vintage look.
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The Glory of Color
Greeting Card Collection
This collection of five greeting cards features illustrations that accompanied nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century color theories. Capturing every hue in the rainbow, these vintage images are printed in England on an uncoated, light cream, 300 gsm Italian paper, which is recyclable, biodegradable, and FSC certified.
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The Cabinet of Curiosities
Greeting Card Collection
This collection has twenty-two greeting cards with archival illustrations. The vintage imagery on these cards ranges in content and style. Some cards are beautiful, some are witty, but all are thought-provoking and memorable. These are perfect to have on hand to celebrate special occasions throughout the year.
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Paper Scissors
Our paper scissors are engineered specifically for cutting paper. Crafted in Italy, these scissors trace their design back to the 1950s, when flat-handled scissors were first made. Each pair features an elegant gold-plated handle paired with durable carbon steel blades.
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Letter Opener
Add an element of old-fashioned elegance to your desk with our letter opener. Crafted in Italy from hard-tempered steel, this graceful yet practical tool features a refined gold-plated curved handle. A thin layer of 24-karat gold is applied to the letter opener to give it a lustrous finish. Made in Italy.
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Metallic Color Pencils
This set of twelve metallic color pencils adds a shimmering dimension to drawings. Made with high-quality linden wood, they feature a soft, thick core for precise drawings and long-lasting performance.
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Untranslatable Words Cards
Some of the most fascinating words in other languages describe powerful feelings that no English words can quite capture. This inspiring set of cards defines twenty of these untranslatable words and matches them with compelling images.
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William Morris Book of Labels
The William Morris Book of Labels features two label sizes in eight unique designs inspired by the floral artwork of William Morris. The ninety-six labels are perfect for gifts, bookplates, scrapbooking, decoupage, and for labeling household objects. Labels are 3.25" x 1.5" and 1.5" x 1.5".
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Writer’s Pencils
“The shorter and plainer the better.”
—Beatrix Potter
Twenty pencils with quotations from Sarah Orne Jewett, Mark Twain, Mary Seacole, Thomas Mann, and Beatrix Potter, offering advice and insights to inspire writers.
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Classic Kaweco Sport Fountain Pen
“I love its precision, its modesty, its clarity and its minimal fuss. This is the cheaper, more practical version of a Mercedes.”— Jon Robin Baitz, The New York Times
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Scribe Rollerball Pen
“…the pen of my dreams… It looks kind of retro, I suppose, but not annoyingly so. It is just a brilliantly designed tool... I am not a pen snob (boring), but I do believe that we should take as much enjoyment as possible from utilitarian objects.”—Luke Edward Hall, Financial Times
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“Give Us Peace” Letterpress Cards
This letterpress holiday card is printed with the Latin phrase Dona Nobis Pacem, which may be translated as “Give Us Peace.” The cards are printed in gold foil on 100% cotton, cream-colored matte paper and are blank inside. Each card is accompanied by a matching gold metallic envelope.
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Liberty London Notecard Assortment
“Liberty is the chosen resort of the artistic shopper.”—Oscar Wilde
These notecard sets each feature eight of Liberty London’s heritage floral prints, drawn from across the store’s vast archive of iconic designs. The archive is a national treasure, encompassing well over 45,000 designs and dating from the 1800s to the present day. Choose between two sets.
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Paint-By-Numbers Museum Series Kits
The Museum Series of paint-by-numbers kits feature masterpieces by Monet and Van Gogh. The kits have detailed instructions, as well as a link to an online tutorial, to teach burgeoning artists ages eight and older.
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“WHERE IS THE LIBRARY?” Language Pencils
This set of five pencils is imprinted with the all-important query “WHERE IS THE LIBRARY?” in five different languages: English, Spanish, French, Italian, and German.
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Peace and Goodwill Cards
These cheery blue-and-gold cards are inspired by the David Jones lettering in the permanent collection of Kettle’s Yard, a unique house and gallery with a remarkable collection of twentieth-century art. Kettle’s Yard is a part of the University of Cambridge in England. The greeting on the front reads: “PEACE AND GOODWILL ONE AND ALL.”
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Pure Cotton Notecard Presentation Box
Most pure white paper is made using bleach and/or fluorescent whiteners; Pure Cotton remains a consistent white, without the use of any chemicals.
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Old-School Lap Desk
If you would rather work in bed or from an armchair (or beach chair), this lap desk will allow you to write, draw, read, or use a laptop in comfort. Made of handsome basswood, the lap desk rests comfortably on the user’s lap, thanks to an attached fabric cushion.
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Rhodia Pen and Pencil Case
This pencil case from Rhodia offers a stylish way to travel with your essential writing instruments. Made of soft faux leather in six chic colors, this pencil box zips opens for easy access when the writing or drawing bug hits. Each features iconic “Rhodia orange” lining and a debossed logo on the side.
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This handsome foil-stamped box holds fifty postcards, each with a single sublime image, including: a page from Galileo’s sketchbooks, a Chinese star map, an artist’s interpretation of the universe, or a rarely seen image from the NASA archives.
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Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights: 1,000-Piece Puzzle
The surreal imagery in Hieronymus Bosch’s The Garden of Earthly Delights continues to fascinate viewers 500 years after its creation. A maze of creatures, nude figures, and giant fruit and flora, the triptych depicts the Garden of Eden, Earth, and Hell.
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Rainbow Fountain Pens for Every Day
Color coding is an old-school method and a proven way to increase productivity. Use color to organize and prioritize a to-do list or to make any writing project more fun.
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Mode de Paris Correspondence Set by G. Lalo
This correspondence set is perfect for brief letters and thank you notes. The boxed set includes thirty deckle-edged cards with matching tissue-lined envelopes. Available in grey or pink.
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The Company They Kept
Many of the illustrious contributors to The New York Review of Books have had deep and abiding relationships—both personal and intellectual—with other poets, writers, artists, composers, and scientists of equal stature. The Company They Kept is a collection of twenty-seven accounts of these varied friendships—most of them undeniably fraught with “idiosyncratic complexities.”
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