Further Reading
250th Anniversary of the Publication of 'The We...
Celebrating 250 years since the publication of Adam Smith's 'Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations'
250th Anniversary of the Publication of 'The We...
Celebrating 250 years since the publication of Adam Smith's 'Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations'
Conquering Everest | British Expeditions
A narrative of the successive British expeditions into uncharted Everest territory by the brave Lieutenant-Colonel C. Howard-Bury, Brigadier-General. E.F. Bruce and Lieutenant-Colonel. E.F. Hugh Norton.
Conquering Everest | British Expeditions
A narrative of the successive British expeditions into uncharted Everest territory by the brave Lieutenant-Colonel C. Howard-Bury, Brigadier-General. E.F. Bruce and Lieutenant-Colonel. E.F. Hugh Norton.
Saving the Arabian Horse: A Connection Between ...
The two great Arab horse studs were connected by more than just a desire to save the treasured Arab breed. They shared an entrepreneurial spirit, a respect and appreciation for...
Saving the Arabian Horse: A Connection Between ...
The two great Arab horse studs were connected by more than just a desire to save the treasured Arab breed. They shared an entrepreneurial spirit, a respect and appreciation for...
Why Evolution Doesn't Appear in the First Editi...
You might be surprised to learn that the word evolution doesn't appear in any of the first five editions of Darwin's On the Origin of Species. We'll take a look...
Why Evolution Doesn't Appear in the First Editi...
You might be surprised to learn that the word evolution doesn't appear in any of the first five editions of Darwin's On the Origin of Species. We'll take a look...
The Big World of Tiny Books : Miniature Books f...
Exploring the miniature Qur'ans of David Bryce and Hans Steinbrener, published from the 1890s through the 1960s, including their remarkable use as talismanic pendants by British-Muslim troops during the First...
The Big World of Tiny Books : Miniature Books f...
Exploring the miniature Qur'ans of David Bryce and Hans Steinbrener, published from the 1890s through the 1960s, including their remarkable use as talismanic pendants by British-Muslim troops during the First...
The Decline and Fall of Empires
This week marks 250 years since the first publication of Edward Gibbon’s (1737-1794) era-defining History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
The Decline and Fall of Empires
This week marks 250 years since the first publication of Edward Gibbon’s (1737-1794) era-defining History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire.
A Giant Book of Tiny Birds: The First Edition o...
A close look at ornithologist John Gould's magnificent six-volume book on hummingbirds, Monograph of the Trochilidae, and the remarkable process he used to mimic iridescent bird feathers.
A Giant Book of Tiny Birds: The First Edition o...
A close look at ornithologist John Gould's magnificent six-volume book on hummingbirds, Monograph of the Trochilidae, and the remarkable process he used to mimic iridescent bird feathers.
Captain Cook's Voyages | The publishing phenomenon
The publishing phenomenon around Captain Cook's Voyages
Captain Cook's Voyages | The publishing phenomenon
The publishing phenomenon around Captain Cook's Voyages
Behind the Door to Room 101
Orwell’s famous adage in joining the working-class cause ‘you’ve nothing to lose but your aitches’ was gloriously ironic for a man with one of the plumiest accents of his age.
Behind the Door to Room 101
Orwell’s famous adage in joining the working-class cause ‘you’ve nothing to lose but your aitches’ was gloriously ironic for a man with one of the plumiest accents of his age.
Five Iconic Illustrators Who Transformed Childr...
Meet the illustrators whose distinctive styles helped shape the golden age of children’s books — turning simple stories into unforgettable visual experiences.
Five Iconic Illustrators Who Transformed Childr...
Meet the illustrators whose distinctive styles helped shape the golden age of children’s books — turning simple stories into unforgettable visual experiences.
Scott's 'Discovery' Expedition to the Antarctic
The Discovery Expedition (1901–1904), Britain’s first major Antarctic venture, achieved remarkable scientific and geographic milestones despite limited funding and inexperience. Led by Robert Falcon Scott, it reached a new furthest...
Scott's 'Discovery' Expedition to the Antarctic
The Discovery Expedition (1901–1904), Britain’s first major Antarctic venture, achieved remarkable scientific and geographic milestones despite limited funding and inexperience. Led by Robert Falcon Scott, it reached a new furthest...
Introducing our New Department: Rare Science Books
Science Specialist Laura Massey introduces and gives an overview of eight new Science Categories Available to browse on our website.
Introducing our New Department: Rare Science Books
Science Specialist Laura Massey introduces and gives an overview of eight new Science Categories Available to browse on our website.
Ukrainian Modernism
The Royal Academy's new exhibition, In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine 1900-1930s , is the most comprehensive exhibition to date in the UK, celebrating a period of...
Ukrainian Modernism
The Royal Academy's new exhibition, In the Eye of the Storm: Modernism in Ukraine 1900-1930s , is the most comprehensive exhibition to date in the UK, celebrating a period of...
Provenance
The great thing about collecting books is that they were produced as multiples giving lots of collectors a chance to own a copy.
Provenance
The great thing about collecting books is that they were produced as multiples giving lots of collectors a chance to own a copy.
Africa Inscribed
In anticipation of the approaching London Antiquarian book fairs, this May, we are spotlighting rare African exploration works. Featured, are four first editions, with inscriptions linking them to historical figures, enhancing their...
Africa Inscribed
In anticipation of the approaching London Antiquarian book fairs, this May, we are spotlighting rare African exploration works. Featured, are four first editions, with inscriptions linking them to historical figures, enhancing their...