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GuidesThis 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 more.
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Time Travel
The history of Baedeker guidebooksLong 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 for handy reference by the tourist while walking about the streets of a foreign city, or hiking up a mountain, they were small, robust and easy to carry. -
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Collecting James Bond First Editions
One of the most internationally celebrated fictional characters of all time, surviving multiple cinematic reincarnations and enjoying numerous literary reboots & spin-offs, James Bond first editions are as enduring & alluring to collectors as the character himself. -
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Caring for Antique Books
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.
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Five Things You Might Not Know About Masterpiece London
Masterpiece London, opening next week on 30th June, is the unmissable art fair where visitors can view and buy the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery - from antiquity to the present day. The fair offers an unparalleled opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale.
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Would You Judge A Book By Its Cover?
The joy of book collecting is the freedom to form a library exactly as one wants. There are no constraints, it is entirely a personal decision as to what you put on your shelves. There are traditions but these can be ignored or followed according to one’s choice.
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Topical Books to Read (and Collect) in 2017
VisitEngland has declared 2017 the 'Year of Literary Heroes'. See below for the titles and authors charting some of the year's most significant literary moments. All books featured are one-off editions available to purchase through Shapero Rare Books.