Rare books, manuscripts, music, ephemera…
16th July 2020
I suppose I had always been attracted by the idea of having my own bookplate, so when my parents asked me what I would like for my 30th birthday (back in 2005), I suggested having one made. Likewise, I have always been attracted by wood engraving, and so I approached Simon Brett to see if […]
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2nd July 2020
[This blog previously featured an image of the nave of Exeter Cathedral by David Iliff, which has now been removed.] Last year, I was delighted to be able to join the Grolier Club, America’s oldest bibliophilic society. Every year, the Club runs an exhibition for new members, an opportunity for other members, and the wider […]
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4th August 2015
This is something I have been thinking about for a while. Antiquarian booksellers are always concerned with rarity, and look books up to see who else has a copy, either currently for sale, in a library somewhere, or perhaps offered once at an auction. Obviously, just because you find another copy, doesn’t make it the […]
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