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We guarantee the authenticity and completeness of all items (unless otherwise described), and are happy to provide a certificate to this effect. All items can be assumed to be in good condition, with any defects being described in our description.
As we celebrate International Women's Day, it is important to remember and honour the pioneering women who have paved the way for future generations in various fields, including literature and art.
Discover the world of Soviet Era Literature. A time when Russian writers defied totalitarian control to create art out of hardship.
Inspired by the current exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society of British Women Explorers in Arabia, it seemed apposite to look at Western women travellers in the Islamic world.
A preview of our latest catalogue Travel & Exploration 2023, curated by senior specialist Julian MacKenzie.
To do an injustice to Tennyson, it’s usually at this time that my fancy turns to getting out a new travel catalogue. Looking at this year’s purchases, the balance of them means that I can finally add a third catalogue in the series From the Mediterranean to the Himalayas, for the first time since the 1990’s.
This week, we explore some less well-known adventurers who also achieved mountaineering milestones in their own way not necessarily by successful ascents but by becoming pioneers in their field.
George Barbier (1882-1932) was the supreme decorative designer of Art Deco, whose art centred on the human figure, displayed in a thousand different settings and costumes. He had the faculty, as Valéry wrote, of embodying myth through images in such a way that workers in mere words could only look on in awe.
Here is some basic advice to help keep books in the best possible condition.
Even if you are not an avid collector, these basic precautions are sound habits to ensure a long life for any of the books on your shelves.
