"Turning shabby into chic"
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* A most wonderful book written & illustrated by the renowned English writer Cicely Mary Barker.
This particular book explores the flower fairies found in Autumn, amongst gardens, trees, forests and woodlands. Each fairy has a flower or plant that they protect, love & nurture , with the poems of each fairy accompanied by beautiful … Read More “Rare Vintage Flower Fairies Book”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* What a find & what a treat!
Lose yourself in the wonderful literary world of the famous English Novelist Jane Austen.
This classic book set contains Austen’s most notable six novels – Emma, Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, Northanger Abbey, Persuasion and Mansfield Park.
The set was published by Thomas Nelson & Sons … Read More “The Works Of Jane Austen Book Set”
By Emma Jervis
What a wonderful book to have in your possession, especially given the approaching Platinum Jubilee Celebrations we will be involved in very soon.
This fabulous look into The Royal Family’s History covers the Royal Tour of The World & Commonwealth carried out by Her Majesty , Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Phillip in the very … Read More “Vintage Royal Tour Book”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* This is a truly lovely vintage book full to bursting with information & detail about Britain’s Wild Flowers.
Entitled “ Wild Flowers of the Wayside and Woodland”, this book is based upon the previous work of the renowned expert of Botany & Zoology, Edward Step , FLS.
The book was compiled by T H … Read More “Vintage Wild Flowers Reference Book”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* Lose yourself within this fantastical imaginary world where bugs, creatures & insects prepare themselves for the upcoming Ball.
The story is told through the form of poetry bringing to life all the characters as they organise themselves for the entertainment ahead at The Butterfly Ball, mentioning what they may be wearing and how they … Read More “Vintage Illustrated Children’s Book”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* A remarkable reference book written by Edward Step F.L.S, ( 1855 – 1931 ) the renowned specialist in the fields of Botany, Zoology & Mycology.
This book, entitled, “Wild Flowers in their Natural Haunts” is believed to be a reprint from c1922 combining the original 2 volumes that were entitled “ Wild Flowers in … Read More “Vintage Wild Flowers Reference Book”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* Three fabulous vintage books covering the subjects of wild flowers & gardening.
The books in the bundle are :
Ward Lock & Co “ Book of Gardening”
The Observer’s book of wild Flowers
Wild Flowers & Their Wonderful Ways
The books all have lovely black & white and colour illustrations apart from the Ward … Read More “Vintage Reference Book Bundle”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* A beautiful vintage reference book entitled “ An Alphabet of Garden Flowers” by Marie Angel, published in 1987.
The book has wonderful illustrations for each flower that has been listed within the alphabet, with some letters having more than one flower mentioned.
Each flower listed has the Latin name given, with plenty of information … Read More “Vintage Garden Flowers Book”
By Emma Jervis
A fabulous vintage red book bundle.
We have two pieces of fine literature , “The Master of Ballantrae by R.L.Stevenson & “The Mill on the Floss” by George Eliot & a reference book “ Practical Knowledge for All, Volume 1” published by Hammerton.
The books have been well used over the years & as a … Read More “Vintage Red Book Bundle”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* A truly wonderful Antique Holy Bible.
This pocket sized Bible contains both the New & The Old Testaments & was printed by Oxford University Press in 1881.
The pages are gilt edged & there is gilt lettering on the spine “ HOLY BIBLE” & “MAPS”
This Bible has been well used & loved over … Read More “Antique Holy Bible”