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David Livingstone
March 19th marks the birthday of David Livingstone, who, along with captains Cook and Scott, is one of the three most renowned British explorers of the modern age, and, like...
David Livingstone
March 19th marks the birthday of David Livingstone, who, along with captains Cook and Scott, is one of the three most renowned British explorers of the modern age, and, like...
A Celebration of Women Writers and Artists
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...
A Celebration of Women Writers and Artists
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...
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...
Banned, Censored, Exiled
Discover the world of Soviet Era Literature. A time when Russian writers defied totalitarian control to create art out of hardship.
Banned, Censored, Exiled
Discover the world of Soviet Era Literature. A time when Russian writers defied totalitarian control to create art out of hardship.
Western Women in the Islamic World
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.
Western Women in the Islamic World
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.
Latest Catalogue
A preview of our latest catalogue Travel & Exploration 2023, curated by senior specialist Julian MacKenzie.
Latest Catalogue
A preview of our latest catalogue Travel & Exploration 2023, curated by senior specialist Julian MacKenzie.
Here Be Dragons
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...
Here Be Dragons
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...
Mountaineering Pioneers
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.
Mountaineering Pioneers
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.
Art and the Revolution
In the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, the production of children’s books flourished and created a whole new wave of radical illustrated works. Let’s take a look at a few...
Art and the Revolution
In the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, the production of children’s books flourished and created a whole new wave of radical illustrated works. Let’s take a look at a few...
Rudolph Ackermann
When we watch Bridgerton or the many film adaptions of Jane Austen novels, it is easy to identify with the characters, they seem just like us but wearing fancier clothes.
Rudolph Ackermann
When we watch Bridgerton or the many film adaptions of Jane Austen novels, it is easy to identify with the characters, they seem just like us but wearing fancier clothes.
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...
George Barbier
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...
George Barbier
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Banned Books
‘The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.’ ― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray
Banned Books
‘The books that the world calls immoral are books that show the world its own shame.’ ― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray