The charm of the Babar’s ABC
barbara | June 26, 2016
The charm of Babar’s ABC Rare and Antique books have just acquired a rare first edition of Babar’s ABC published by Methuen, London and what a charm it is! There is a double charm of…
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Looking after your book collection
barbara | June 7, 2016
Looking after your book collection When it comes to rare and antique books, condition is crucial, so it’s important to look after a book collection carefully. Here are a few tips on how to preserve…
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Rare and Antique Books at the London International Book Fair
barbara | June 2, 2016
Rare and Antique Books at the London International Book Fair Last weekend (27 & 28 May), Rare and Antique Books exhibited at the PBFA London International Book Fair – ILEC Conference Centre. These are our…
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Starting off a book collection.
barbara | May 11, 2016
Starting off a book collection. A question often asked is “Where do I begin with book collecting?” There is no straightforward answer but firstly you have to love what you collect! Starting off a book…
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The unique Jean de Brunhoff
barbara | April 29, 2016
The unique Jean de Brunhoff One of the most beloved characters in children’s literature is Babar the Elephant. Created from bedtime stories that his wife used to soothe an ill son, Jean de Brunhoff went…
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Kipling’s Original Jungle Book
barbara | April 19, 2016
Kipling’s Original Jungle Book The release of a new film about The Jungle Book has generated a good deal of interest in Rudyard Kipling’s tales of the jungle and allows an opportunity to reflect on the…
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What makes a rare book?
barbara | April 10, 2016
What makes a rare book? A question that is often asked. Why do some books sell for hundreds of thousands of pounds, while others are valued for pennies? Does that box in the attic contain…
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The First Treasure Island Illustrations
barbara | March 29, 2016
The First Treasure Island Illustrations The thought of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island conjures up images of pirates and buccaneers of the sea. You would imagine that illustrations would be an essential addition to entertain readers…
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The Charm of the Little Dumpy Book
barbara | March 14, 2016
The Charm of the Little Dumpy Book It was idea of the publisher, Grant Richards, to produce small, pocket sized books for children. The tiny size and uniform covers of a little Dumpy book contain…
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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Ian Fleming’s venture into children’s literature
barbara | March 7, 2016
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang: Ian Fleming’s venture into children’s literature It is well known that Ian Fleming was the author of the action-packed adventures of the 007 spy, James Bond. Yet Ian Fleming also turned…
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