"Turning shabby into chic"
By Emma Jervis
* SOLD * A wonderful selection of the famously known Observer guide books.
Published by Warne, these pocket sized reference books covered a wealth of topics, including Wildlife, Hobbies, Art & Literature. In fact there over 800 variations of these amazing books which were published between 1937 – 2003.
The books in this lovely bundle … Read More “Collection of Vintage Observer Guide Books”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* A fabulous bundle of vintage books in a lovely mix of green shades.
Fabulous display items, shelf fillers or to be read and used as intended, these books cover a number of topics.
“A Handbook of Tests” by Cyril Burt is a fascinating collection of tests intended to be used for school age children … Read More “Vintage Book Bundle”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* A beautiful vintage book from “ The Wayside & Woodland Series”, covering the subject of Butterflies from the British Isles.
“ The Butterflies of the British Isles,
A complete pocket guide with descriptive text” is a fabulous reference book for all nature lovers & inquisitive minds.
The book is packed with beautiful coloured drawings, … Read More “Vintage Pocket Guide Book”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* Here we have a truly beautiful Vintage Book full to bursting with information & detail about Britain’s Wild Flowers.
Entitled “ Wayside and Woodland Blossoms “ the book is a wonderful “Guide to British Wild Flowers Including All The Orchids”
The Author, Edward Step was a renowned expert and known for his work on … Read More “Vintage Wild Flowers Guide Book”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* A truly gorgeous Vintage Encyclopaedia published by Sampson Low. Marston & Co Ltd of London.
The volume is entitled “ The Pictorial Encyclopaedia” & has 237 packed pages of facts, figures, references & information.
The desire of the editors & publishers was to try and explain “elementary human knowledge purely by means of pictures”, … Read More “Vintage Encyclopaedia”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* A lovely colourful set of 4 Vintage Observer Books.
Published by Warne , these famous pocket sized information books cover a wealth of topics including Wildlife, Hobbies, Art & Literature.
They have become great collectors pieces & there are over 800 variations of these books. They were published from 1937 – 2003.
The books … Read More “Vintage Observer Books”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* Here we have a superb Vintage Handicraft Book.
Titled “Needlework For Seniors” the book’s pages are beautifully illustrated with diagrams & drawings covering a multitude of sewing tips, instructions , guides & skill sets.
Intended for a more Senior crafter, the book covers needlework from “knickers with bands”, “arranging pleats ”, “Laundry bag making” … Read More “Vintage Handicraft Book”
By Emma Jervis
*SOLD* For the budding Twitchers out there, here are 4 wonderful bird spotting books by John Holland with illustrations from Rein Stuurman & printed by Blandford Press.
The books come from a set of 6 originally so for any of you who have these missing from your collection, or you would like to start your … Read More “Vintage Bird Spotting Books”