Finally, my bookcase is ready for installation - paint dry and ready - and is now sitting on top of my computer desk. I just love it!!! Thanks, dear husband for making it for me. All I really did while Tim was making it was to hold the pieces of wood whenever necessary and provide endless cups of coffee or tea when required.
I had spent a few hours taking out my books and references out of the cardboard boxes where they used to live and happily organised them on the bookshelves. Honestly it made Tim even happier cause he has less boxes to wade through in the lounge. 
I will post photos when I am satisfied how they look.
Mum says it looks rustic - in keeping with our hundred-year old cottage!!! I like that. You can tell me your opinions later when I get the photos posted.