How many people can say they would not be here if it weren’t for books? My family can! My dad came to America to work for a printer for one year and stayed with that company until he retired almost 50 years later; he met my mom there, and their house was always full of whatever he printed: textbooks, auction house catalogs, medical journals, and more. It’s time to thin out that collection as well as help Etsy shoppers add visual interest and beauty to their homes by rescuing books and curating attractive collections. Combine that with my 30+ years in visual merchandising, and I hope you find something you’ll love and pass onto future generations. All of these books are real books—no need to charge them like your tablet! You will receive the exact books shown here, and all are pre-owned; some are vintage. If you see a dot or marking, that means the book was a remainder and was marked so that no one would try to return it to a store for a refund. Other books have notes written on the pages, some have handwritten dedications inside the front cover. Pages may be wrinkled, torn, or stained due to age. In addition to this listing, you can find more collections here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/GlamourAndGrace15?ref=profile_header§ion_id=37311017 Please view all ten photos; if you order this listing, you will receive these exact 5 black books with gold spine lettering. Perfect for a history buff or lover of fiction, this collection's dimensions range from 8.5" x 5.75" to 9.25" x 6.25". This is the only collection with these five titles, so don't hesitate if this is exactly what you've been searching for. Books are shipped via US Media Mail to USA addresses only; Media Mail can take up to two weeks to arrive. Happy decorating!