{"product_id":"1943-upon-the-heights-vintage-poetry-book-journal-handmade-upcycled-hardcover","title":"1943 Upon the Heights Vintage Poetry Book Journal | Handmade Upcycled Hardcover","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful piece of literary history, lovingly transformed into a one-of-a-kind journal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome books are simply too special to be forgotten.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis gorgeous handmade journal began its life as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon the Heights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a collection of poems by Jessie Robertson Upner, dated December 1943. With its rich forest-green textured hardcover and elegant gold lettering, the original book has a timeless beauty that makes it just as lovely to display as it is to use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe've carefully transformed this vintage poetry book into a functional keepsake journal, preserving its original cover and selected poetry pages while giving it a wonderful new purpose.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Little History Behind the Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon the Heights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a collection of poetry by Jessie Robertson Upner (1862–1940), published posthumously in December 1943.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe preserved poems offer a glimpse into another era, with reflections on nature, love, solitude, family, and the passage of time. One particularly lovely inclusion, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Eucalyptus' Lament\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is dated 1930.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps the most charming detail is a handwritten inscription preserved inside the book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“To Diana, from Grandpa \u0026amp; Grandma Upner, Christmas 1965.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis personal dedication adds another layer of history to an already meaningful book. Once given as a Christmas gift, it has now been thoughtfully reimagined as a place for someone else's memories, ideas, and stories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThoughtful Handmade Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original deep-green hardcover has been preserved, complete with its gold lettering and beautifully aged texture. It measures 7.75\" x 5.5\" and there is slight damage on the first page that can easily be covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside, a coordinating blue botanical paper brings a fresh touch to the vintage binding. A handmade gold wax seal featuring our Lekish Did It insignia adds a finishing detail, while an elastic pen holder keeps your favorite writing instrument close at hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal poetry pages remain throughout, creating a lovely connection between the book's past and its new life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for poetry lovers, writers, journal collectors, or anyone who appreciates beautifully aged books and meaningful handmade gifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Important Information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis journal is made from an authentic vintage book and retains the character of its age, including naturally aged pages, minor wear, and signs of its previous life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e There is an area of surface damage on the original title page, shown clearly in the photographs. This could easily be personalized or covered with a favorite sticker, bookplate, or decorative paper if desired.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original handwritten 1965 Christmas dedication has been preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will receive the exact one-of-a-kind journal pictured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandmade by Lekish Did It, where old books are given new stories to tell.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lekish did It","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67908292051038,"sku":null,"price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/8005\/files\/VintageGreenHardcoverPoetryBook.jpg?v=1793637730","url":"https:\/\/alisamichelle.com\/products\/1943-upon-the-heights-vintage-poetry-book-journal-handmade-upcycled-hardcover","provider":"Alisa Michelle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}