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A Guide to Guidebooks
Karl Baedeker was head of a successful publishing business, when in 1832 he acquired the publishing house of Franz Röhling which four years earlier had published a travel guide Rheinreise...
A Guide to Guidebooks
Karl Baedeker was head of a successful publishing business, when in 1832 he acquired the publishing house of Franz Röhling which four years earlier had published a travel guide Rheinreise...

Finding the Value of Old Books
Learn the basic tools and practical knowledge to begin to navigate the fascinating realm of rare books. Explore the various factors that influence the value of these literary gems, including physical condition...
Finding the Value of Old Books
Learn the basic tools and practical knowledge to begin to navigate the fascinating realm of rare books. Explore the various factors that influence the value of these literary gems, including physical condition...

Gift Guide 07
A photographic journey with our Photobook Specialist, Oliver Wood. From René Groebli's Magic of the Tracks capturing the thrill of steam-powered travel to Alvin Langdon Coburn's Men of Mark, each book...
Gift Guide 07
A photographic journey with our Photobook Specialist, Oliver Wood. From René Groebli's Magic of the Tracks capturing the thrill of steam-powered travel to Alvin Langdon Coburn's Men of Mark, each book...

Gift Guide 06
From the delicate charm of a mid-nineteenth-century Chinese watercolor to the botanical masterpieces of Pierre-Joseph Redouté, each print tells a story of artistic brilliance. Perfect for gifting, these prints infuse...
Gift Guide 06
From the delicate charm of a mid-nineteenth-century Chinese watercolor to the botanical masterpieces of Pierre-Joseph Redouté, each print tells a story of artistic brilliance. Perfect for gifting, these prints infuse...

Gift Guide 05
From H.G. Wells' sought-after writings to W. Somerset Maugham's timeless masterpiece, explore the personal favourites of Angus Robb, our Literature Specialist.
Gift Guide 05
From H.G. Wells' sought-after writings to W. Somerset Maugham's timeless masterpiece, explore the personal favourites of Angus Robb, our Literature Specialist.

Gift Guide 04
Join our Travel Specialist, Lucinda Boyle, as she unveils some of her favourite items from our shelves. From Karl Baedeker's pre-war guidebook of London to a volume of John Betjeman's poetry,...
Gift Guide 04
Join our Travel Specialist, Lucinda Boyle, as she unveils some of her favourite items from our shelves. From Karl Baedeker's pre-war guidebook of London to a volume of John Betjeman's poetry,...

Gift Guide 03
Step into the world of rare books handpicked by our Sales Director, Jeffrey Kerr. From the vibrant allure of Broadway's 'Cabaret' to the Art Deco elegance of vintage mixology in...
Gift Guide 03
Step into the world of rare books handpicked by our Sales Director, Jeffrey Kerr. From the vibrant allure of Broadway's 'Cabaret' to the Art Deco elegance of vintage mixology in...

Gift Guide 02 | Early English Books
Embark on a curated exploration of rare Early English books with specialist Oliver Yarwood.
Gift Guide 02 | Early English Books
Embark on a curated exploration of rare Early English books with specialist Oliver Yarwood.

Gift Guide 01 | Art Books
Dive into rare cultural finds this holiday season in our Gift Guide series. Uncover rare and signed art books that will make your Christmas merrier, including Roy Lichtenstein's 'Dessins sans Bande'...
Gift Guide 01 | Art Books
Dive into rare cultural finds this holiday season in our Gift Guide series. Uncover rare and signed art books that will make your Christmas merrier, including Roy Lichtenstein's 'Dessins sans Bande'...

10 Rare and Valuable Children's Books
In the fast-paced world of modern literature, rare and valuable children's books often serve as portals to an enchanting past. These books carry historical significance, emotional nostalgia, and an undeniable...
10 Rare and Valuable Children's Books
In the fast-paced world of modern literature, rare and valuable children's books often serve as portals to an enchanting past. These books carry historical significance, emotional nostalgia, and an undeniable...

Rare Book Handling and Storage Guide
Delving into the world of rare books is like stepping into a realm of hidden wonders and historical treasures. As book enthusiasts, we all yearn to preserve these literary gems...
Rare Book Handling and Storage Guide
Delving into the world of rare books is like stepping into a realm of hidden wonders and historical treasures. As book enthusiasts, we all yearn to preserve these literary gems...

Time Travel: The History of Baedeker Guidebooks
Long before mobile travel apps there were Baedeker Guides, indispensable for helping thousands of tourists navigate their way round unfamiliar places.
Time Travel: The History of Baedeker Guidebooks
Long before mobile travel apps there were Baedeker Guides, indispensable for helping thousands of tourists navigate their way round unfamiliar places.

Rare Book Collecting
Embarking on a journey into the world of rare book collecting is like becoming a treasure hunter. You'll uncover long-forgotten tales and hold history in your hands. To help you...
Rare Book Collecting
Embarking on a journey into the world of rare book collecting is like becoming a treasure hunter. You'll uncover long-forgotten tales and hold history in your hands. To help you...

British Bird Books
This week, Julian MacKenzie invites you to delve into the captivating world of British bird books, where you will find the celebrated works by John Gould, Francis Willughby, Thomas Bewick and many...
British Bird Books
This week, Julian MacKenzie invites you to delve into the captivating world of British bird books, where you will find the celebrated works by John Gould, Francis Willughby, Thomas Bewick and many...

Time Travel
Long before mobile travel apps there were Baedeker Guides, indispensable for helping thousands of tourists navigate their way round unfamiliar places. Designed to be carried around in a pocket and available...
Time Travel
Long before mobile travel apps there were Baedeker Guides, indispensable for helping thousands of tourists navigate their way round unfamiliar places. Designed to be carried around in a pocket and available...