Items featured in this blog are drawn from a remarkably complete Beatrix Potter collection...
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Collecting Economics
The foundational book in classical economic theory is Adam Smith’s An Inquiry into the Nature and...
Maintaining the Condition of Rare Books
One of the most important considerations in maintaining the condition of your rare books...
Building Your Roald Dahl Collection
Charles Dickens aside, it’s hard to think of an author with a legacy generating quite so many...
Collecting Mary Shelley
Some might think collecting Mary Shelley books a daunting task. The first edition of her most...
The Nonesuch Dickens
Originally published in 1937, the Nonesuch Dickens continues to be a sought-after collector's...
Videos
Only Connect: Literary presentations, associations, and manuscripts
In today’s hyperconnected yet lonely world, the quest to make real contact with one another remains essential, in life as in literature. This catalogue gathers many exciting examples of literary connection, through presentation copies, ownership inscriptions, and...
Imperial Power and Maoist Tourism: With Dr Matthew Wills
Peter Harrington's Asia specialist, Dr Matt Wills, introduces two items which each tell a story about China's history, from Imperial philosophy to Maoist leisure.
Harry Potter & the Fabled First Editions
Our resident wizarding expert, Dr Philip W. Errington, shares his insights into the publishing phenomenon that is Harry Potter in this talk which took place in June 2022. With over two decades of experience, Phil knows how to spot a true first edition, and offers his...