Five Star Gift Ideas

For your grandma who enjoys collecting antique books, I've come up with a few meaningful and personal gift ideas that I think she will love:

1. Rare Edition of Her Favorite Book: Find out her favorite book from her collection and try to locate a rare edition or a first edition of it. This will not only add value to her collection but also show that you care about her interests and have put thought into finding something special.

2. Customized Bookplate: Help your grandma personalize her antique book collection by getting her a set of custom bookplates. You can have her name or initials elegantly designed on the bookplates, making it a special touch for every book she owns.

3. Book Restorer's Kit: Antique books often need some tender loving care. Consider putting together a book restorer's kit for your grandma, including supplies like bookbinding glue, tweezers, a bone folder, and an archival pen. This thoughtful gift will allow her to maintain and preserve her prized collection.

4. Subscription to a Literary Magazine: Keep your grandma's passion for books alive by gifting her a subscription to a literary magazine that features articles on classic literature, book reviews, and author interviews. This will keep her engaged and up to date with the latest happenings in the literary world.

5. Antique Book-inspired Jewelry: Look for jewelry pieces inspired by the beauty of antique books. You can find pendants or bracelets with miniature book charms, or even pieces featuring quotes from classic literature. This unique gift will allow her to showcase her love for antique books wherever she goes.

6. Personalized Book Embosser: Make your grandma's antique book collection even more special by gifting her a personalized book embosser. This tool allows her to emboss her name or a special phrase onto the covers of her books, adding a touch of elegance and personalization to her collection.

7. Expert Bookbinding Workshop: If your grandma has a keen interest in bookbinding, consider enrolling her in an expert bookbinding workshop. This experience will not only enhance her knowledge and skills but also give her an opportunity to connect with fellow book enthusiasts.

Remember, the most important thing is to demonstrate your understanding of your grandma's passion for antique books and show her that you have put thought and effort into finding a gift that aligns with her interests.

Or you can get her a star map with the date when she was born.

Alice Dickinson says about Under Lucky Stars star maps:

“I made a map for my mums birthday and she absolutely loved it. Definitely buying another one soon, probably for another family member or friend”