{"title":"New Arrivals","description":"\u003cp\u003eComplete book catalogue - in date order. New stock first.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1899-sense-and-sensibility-by-jane-austen-1st-edition-thus-g-allen-london-highly-sought-after-decorative-antique-edition-illustrated","title":"1899 Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen \/ 1st Edition Thus, G Allen London \/ Highly Sought After Decorative Antique Edition \/ Illustrated","description":"An extremely sought-after and collectable edition of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Highly decorative and illustrated throughout. Cover design by A A Turbayne, with his distinctive \"AT\" monogram in the shape of a scarab beetle. Not found in as good condition as this one very often. A first edition thus published in 1899 by George Allen of London. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition is good, I will describe in thorough detail for the collector.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the contents are good with the pages being clean, bright and tightly bound. Mild tanning to endpapers. With just a couple of pages having some tanning which looks to have been the result of a piece of paper being left in as a bookmark (see photos). This copy has not been written in and there are no other markings of previous ownership. Beautifully decorated throughout with illustrations by Chris Hammond (born Christiana Mary Demain Hammond and shortened her name to better compete in what was a male-dominated market for illustrators). The top edge is gilt. A tight and square copy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn dark green cloth covered boards with ornate gilt decoration to the front and spine. The front has stayed in lovely condition. The gilt is shiny bright. Has a very slight bump on the fore-edge, but very minor and some rubbing of the cloth at the corner tips to reveal boards beneath. The rear board has some light rubbing to the green surface near the bottom. The gilt on the spine has remained lovely and bright. Has just some light rubbing with some tiny splits to the cloth at the head and tail and slight fraying and splits to the cloth along the spine joints in a couple of places, and down from the top edge front. This is to the surface cloth only and the spine joints themselves are good and strong. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA book which looks absolutely stunning on display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDefinitely a find for the Jane Austen enthusiast and a copy which will only become more desirable to collectors in the future. Your antique copy of Sense and Sensibility will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE on this title and the parcel will be fully tracked and insured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH 19 cm x W 13.5 cm, 389 pages, 0.48 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full packaging please add a note to the order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36976368418968,"sku":"","price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20230519_150017-01.jpg?v=1684513600"},{"product_id":"1988-christmas-tales-by-charles-dickens-michael-omara-books-london-wonderful-facsimile-of-earlier-edition-illustrations-by-hm-brock","title":"1988 Christmas Tales by Charles Dickens \/ Michael O'Mara Books, London \/ Wonderful Facsimile of Earlier Edition \/ Illustrations by HM Brock","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn good condition here is a wonderful facsimile edition of Christmas Tales by Charles Dickens. Reproducing the atmospheric artwork of HM Brock (see photos). This edition was published in 1988 by Michael O'Mara Books of London. With slight edge wear along the top, so has a little creasing and chipping (see photos), but minor. Contents and illustrated plates all excellent being clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing or other markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tales included are: A Christmas Carol; The Chimes; The Cricket on the Hearth; The Haunted Man; A Christmas Tree; The Seven Poor Travellers; The Holly Tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage facsimile copy of Christmas Tales will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE WORDLWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 24 cm x W 16 cm, 0.7 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (With the exception of a small number of countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular updates and new stock on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43538810142957,"sku":"","price":39.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000079562.jpg?v=1731929156"},{"product_id":"c1900-mary-barton-by-elizabeth-gaskell-antique-hardback-book-george-routledge-sons-london-in-good-condition","title":"c1900 Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell \/ Antique Hardback Book \/ George Routledge \u0026 Sons, London \/ In Good Condition","description":"In good conditon here is an antique copy of Elizabeth Gaskell's novel Mary Barton. Undated but would have been published in the early 1900s by George Routledge \u0026amp; Sons, London. This is an unillustrated edition.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside the pages are in good condition being clean and tightly bound. The outside edges have tanning and spotting, with some toning along the top edge. This copy has not been written in and there are no other markings of previous ownership.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDark red cloth covered boards are clean and smart. The red of the spine has faded a bit in comparison to the front and back. With shiny gilt decoration and titles.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour antique edition of Mary Barton will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. A gift message can be included in the package if desired. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH 19.5 cm x W 13.5 cm, 380 pages, 0.39 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full packaging please add a note to the order.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43923610501357,"sku":"","price":34.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/products\/20230118_100457-01.jpg?v=1674145720"},{"product_id":"1911-first-edition-pete-and-wendy-by-jm-barrie-hodder-stoughton-london-true-first-edition-thirteen-illustrations-in-good-condition","title":"1911 FIRST EDITION Peter and Wendy by JM Barrie \/ Hodder \u0026 Stoughton, London \/ True First Edition, Thirteen Illustrations \/ In Good Condition","description":"In good condition here is a first edition, first printing of JM Barrie's Peter and Wendy. Undated (as required for the true first), and would have been published in 1911 by Hodder \u0026amp; Stoughton, London. With black and white illustrated plates by FD Bedford. Scarce in good condition. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePeter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up, often known simply as Peter Pan. First appearing in the form of a 1904 play and then this 1911 novel titled Peter and Wendy. Both versions tell the story of Peter Pan, a mischievous little boy who can fly, and has many adventures on the island of Neverland that is inhabited by mermaids, fairies, \"Indians\" (American-Indians), and pirates. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the contents are in good condition. The book opens onto the book plate of Frank Porter on the front paste down, with some offsetting on the opposite front free endpaper which also has a small chip out of the top edge. The main CONDITION POINT with this copy is foxing to the endpapers, page edges and and then sporadically through the text - with some pages fairly heavily spotted (see photos), but with a lot having no spotting at all. With cracking to the front hinge to reveal webbing but in no way effecting the binding of the text block which is good and strong. Has thirteen delightful black and white plates including the frontsipiece and title page. This is required for the true first, with later editions having twelve. All of the plates are in good condition with a couple protruding slightly around the closed page edges. With a very slight lean.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOlive green cloth covered boards have delightful gilt decoration to the front and spine. Again in good condition with some dulling to some of the gilt decoraion around the border on the front board. With some rubbing to the cloth at the corners and at the head, tail and joints of the spine. Has a bump to the bottom front corner. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour first edition copy of Peter and Wendy will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH 20.5 cm x W 15 cm, 267 pages, 0.58 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI post regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44078747681005,"sku":"","price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20230428_085228-01_1.jpg?v=1682696477"},{"product_id":"1927-beau-geste-by-percival-christopher-wren-signed-deluxe-limited-edition-number-699-of-1-000-copies-bookplate-dedication-by-the-author","title":"1927 Beau Geste by Percival Christopher Wren \/ SIGNED Deluxe Limited Edition Number 699 of 1,000 Copies \/ Bookplate Dedication By The Author","description":"Here is a special copy of the celebrated adventure novel Beau Geste by Percival Christopher Wren. Signed by the author this is a deluxe edition published in 1927 and is number 699 of 1,000 copies produced. From Wren's own library with a dedicated bookplate which reads: \"To George Watson Esq, With The Author's Kindest Rememberances\". A richly illustrated edition, in good condition with some sun fading to the boards and spine being the only real condition point of note. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeau Geste details the adventures of three English brothers who enlist separately in the French Foreign Legion following the theft of a valuable jewel from the country house of a relative. First published in 1924, the novel is set in the period before World War I. It has been adapted for the screen several times. This copy has at the end The Song of the Legion which is the march theme to the Paramount Picture movie.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. Gilt edged along the top with the other two sides untrimmed. Opens with the book plate and there is also an inked name and address at the top of the front free endpaper of a member of the Watson family. I have blurred this photo for data protection. Otherwise no other writing or markings of previous ownership. With a portrait frontispiece, four colour and sixteen black and white plates, each with a clean and bright tissue guard. There are also illustrated head pieces at the start of each chapter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn blue cloth covered boards with red cloth spine and paper title plate. All clean and smart. With fading to the cloth on the spine and slightly over onto the top of the back board. The paper title plate has tanned and rubbed in places. The binding remains very tight and square with no cracked hinges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour signed special edition copy of Beau Geste will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with message to the parcel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH 23.5 cm x W 16.5 cm, 579 pages, 1 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can follow my news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44086428041453,"sku":"","price":68.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20230505_081706-01_1.jpg?v=1683283121"},{"product_id":"1898-emma-by-jane-austen-1st-edition-thus-highly-sought-after-decorative-antique-edition-illustrated-by-hammond-very-good-condition","title":"1898 Emma by Jane Austen \/ 1st Edition Thus \/ Highly Sought After Decorative Antique Edition \/ Illustrated by Hammond \/ Very Good Condition","description":"In very good condition. An extremely sought-after and collectable edition of Jane Austen's Emma. Highly decorative and illustrated throughout. Not found in as good condition as this one very often. A first edition thus published in 1898 by George Allen of London. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the contents are super. The pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with just some light tanning and spotting to the endpapers, with the occasional spot in the text. This copy has not been written in and there are no other markings of previous ownership. Gilt edged on all sides, gilt slightly dulled along the top. Beautifully decorated throughout with illustrations by Chris Hammond (born Christiana Mary Demain Hammond and shortened her name to better compete in what was a male-dominated market for illustrators). With no cracked hinges, a tight and square copy. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn dark green cloth covered boards with ornate gilt decoration to the front and spine. Again in top order, with a few faint marks on the back and one thin scratch on the front, but very minor. Has a small chip to the cloth on the edge of the back board near the top (see photos). The beautiful gilt on the front is shiny and bright. The gilt on the spine has dulled a bit in comparison but still looks stunning on display. With a few tiny splits in the cloth at the head and tail and a couple along the spine joint. This is to the surface cloth only and the actual spine joints are strong. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDefinitely a find for the Jane Austen enthusiast and a copy which will only become more desirable to collectors in the future. Your copy of Emma will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE on this title and the parcel will be fully tracked and insured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH 19 cm x W 13.5 cm, 504 pages, 0.6 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can follow my news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44102116573421,"sku":"","price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20230519_151232-01_1.jpg?v=1684519886"},{"product_id":"1913-the-secret-garden-by-frances-hodgson-burnett-first-edition-third-impression-heinemann-london-illustrated-by-charles-robinson","title":"1913 The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett \/ FIRST EDITION, Third Impression Heinemann, London \/ Illustrated by Charles Robinson","description":"In good condition here is a first edition, third impression antique copy of The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett. Originally published in October 1911, this copy is a very early third impression copy from just a few months later in May 1913. Identical in format and design to the first impression. With eight beautiful colour plates by renowned Art Nouveau Golden Age illustrator Charles Robinson. Scarce.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside the pages are tightly bound. Opens onto illustrated endpapers (see photos). Has an elegantly-inked inscription on the half-title page dated Shrove Tuesday 1919 but no other writing or markings of previous ownership. With spotting to the endpapers and then mildly and sporadically in the text and the occasional light brown blemish. Has the odd folded corner. The top closed edge is tinted dark green, with some light tanning and spotting to the other edges.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreen cloth covered boards are also in good order. With some rubbing and rounding to the cloth at the corners of the boards. Otherwise front and back board are very good indeed. There is just one tiny pin-prick hole in the front on the girl's dress. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe spine is also good, being un-faded it has kept a good green colour. With some mild rubbing to the cloth at the head and tail with a couple of tiny splits in the cloth at the bottom. The ornate gilt decoration remains bright on both the front and the spine.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour antique copy of The Secret Garden will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH 21 cm x W 16 cm, 306 pages, 0.64 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can follow my regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44140580700397,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20230623_103807-01.jpg?v=1687522005"},{"product_id":"black-beauty-by-anna-sewell-also-stories-from-the-arabian-nights-1930s-odhams-press-in-excellent-condition-scarce-dust-jacket","title":"Black Beauty by Anna Sewell \u0026 Also Stories From The Arabian Nights \/ 1930s Odhams Press, \/ In Excellent Condition \/ Scarce Dust Jacket","description":"An attractive volume containing both Anna Sewell's Black Beauty and in the second half Stories From The Arabian Nights. Dating from the 1930s, published by Odhams Press Ltd, London. In excellent vintage condition and with the scarce original dust jacket.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is an unillustrated edition, however there is a portrait frontispiece of Sewell (see photos). The pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing, marks or signs of previous ownership. There is no tanning or foxing inside this volume at all, with just a few light spots on the closed outside fore-edge. The top of the closed page edges are tinted red. The first half of the volume is Black Beauty and the second half contains stories from The Arabian Nights including: Aladdin; Sinbad The Sailor and Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScarce in the original dust wrapper, which is also in good order - clean and smart. It does have some edge wear with a few small nicks and chips and with some loss to the head and tail of the spine (see photo 2). The red on the front and back is bright and un-faded, it has faded on the spine in comparison. The jacket has now been protected for the future by the addition of a removable plastic sleeve.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour vintage copy of Black Beauty and the Stories From The Arabian Nights will arrive wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with message to the parcel. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH 19 cm x W 13.5 cm, 0.53kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can follow my news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44228571267309,"sku":"","price":43.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000064167-01.jpg?v=1693832730"},{"product_id":"1897-a-book-of-old-english-love-songs-macmillan-new-york-absolutely-beautiful-antique-book-richly-decorated-by-george-wharton-edwards","title":"1897 A Book of Old English Love Songs \/ Macmillan, New York \/ Absolutely Beautiful Antique Book \/ Richly Decorated by George Wharton Edwards","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat an absolutely beautiful, romantic book. Here is an antique copy of A Book of Old English Love Songs, published in 1897 by Macmillan, New York. Being a selection of songs, poetry and sonnets from multiple authors including William Shakespeare, Nash, Marlowe, Ben Jonson, Dekker and George Wither amongst many others. Wonderfully decorated and illustrated throughout by George Wharton Edwards. Scarce. In good condition, with just two condition points to note: the first being foxing throughout, heavy in places; and the second being a tear in the cloth at the top of the spine.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound with no writing or marks. Has the above-mentioned foxing to the endpapers and title pages and then sporadically through the text. Has a cracked hinge at the beginning but not effecting the binding of the text block at all. The top closed edge is gilt. Each poem or song has a superb illustration and there are decorations to the pages throughout.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDark green cloth covered boards with heavy gilting to the front board and gilt titles to the spine. In very good order. There is a small hole in the green cloth on the back board. With rubbing to the cloth at the spine ends and the above-mentioned split in the cloth at the head. The gilt on the front remains absolutely fantastic.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour antique copy of A Book of Old English Love Songs will be wrapped with great care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged with tracking and full insurance. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH 20 cm x W 13.5 cm, 158 pages, 0.38 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent just in the full protective packaging, simply add a note to the order.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI post new stock, updates and news to Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44238293729517,"sku":"","price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000065461-01.jpg?v=1694606778"},{"product_id":"1900s-kenilworth-by-sir-walter-scott-thomas-nelson-sons-london-charming-antique-historical-fiction-book-illustrated-good-condition","title":"1900s Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott \/ Thomas Nelson \u0026 Sons London \/ Charming Antique Historical Fiction Book \/ Illustrated \/ Good Condition","description":"In good condition, here is a charming antique hardback copy of Kenilworth by Sir Walter Scott. An exciting historical romance novel. Set in 1575, it leads up to the elaborate reception of Queen Elizabeth at Kenilworth Castle by the Earl of Leicester, who is complicit in the murder of his wife Amy Robsart at Cumnor. Undated but would have been published in the early 1900s by Thomas Nelson \u0026amp; Sons, London. With eight colour plate illustrations.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound with no writing or other markings of previous ownership. Has some scattered spotting occasionally through the text. Has a slightly scuffed area at the very top of the front free endpaper where is looks as if a price has been erased. Gilt edged on all sides. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue cloth covered boards have lovely gilt decoration to the front and spine. Again in good order. There is some mild rubbing to the corner tips, outside edges and spine ends. With just some light markings and a small indent mark on the back. The gilt decoration remains bright and this is an attractive antique book.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour copy of Kenilworth will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift message in the parcel if desired.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH 20 cm x W 14.5 cm, 577 pages, 0.72 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44382961238253,"sku":"","price":25.57,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000074976_1.jpg?v=1699279609"},{"product_id":"1920-mr-pickwick-by-charles-dickens-pages-from-the-pickwick-papers-beautifully-illustrated-by-frank-reynolds-good-condition-large-book","title":"1920 Mr Pickwick by Charles Dickens \/ Pages From the Pickwick Papers \/ Beautifully Illustrated by Frank Reynolds \/ Good Condition LARGE Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn absolutely superb LARGE format deluxe edition of Mr Pickwick, being pages from The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club by Charles Dickens. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Frank Reynolds, this is a stunning book.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. There is some mild spotting scattered through the text and heavier foxing to the closed outside edges. With a couple of nicks and tears to the page edges near the beginning (not affecting the text). Has an inked inscription on the front free endpaper dated 1960 but no other writing or markings of previous ownership. With twenty-five tipped-in colour plates which are all present as called for, (see photos). Each colour plate has it's original tissue guard and description of the scene depicted. Some of the tissue guards have creases.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe eye-catching red cloth covered boards are in top order. With shiny gilt to the front and spine. Has just a couple of small faint marks on the front. The back has some light shelf wear scratches which can really only be seen by holding the book right up to the light. The red of the spine has faded a bit compared to the strong deep red on the front and back, with a few light marks. The gilt on the spine has remained shiny bright.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour antique copy of Mr Pickwick will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and will be sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE DIMENSIONS of this very large book: H 29 cm x W 22.5 cm, 174 pages, 1.9 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be wrapped simply add a note to the order.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI post regular updates and new stock on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384447332589,"sku":"","price":51.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000074466-01.jpg?v=1699294933"},{"product_id":"c1908-the-vicar-of-wakefield-and-poems-by-oliver-goldsmith-cassell-company-london-with-four-illustrations-by-ce-brock-good-condition","title":"c1908 The Vicar of Wakefield and Poems by Oliver Goldsmith \/ Cassell \u0026 Company London \/ With Four Illustrations by CE Brock \/ Good Condition","description":"Here is a lovely copy of The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith. This edition also includes a selection of Goldsmith's poems. In a decorative binding and with four illustrations by CE Brock (one colour, three black and white). Undated but would have been published around 1908 by Cassell and Company, London. In good condition for a book of well over 110 years old, with just a few points to note, detailed below.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe pages are mildly tanned but are otherwise clean and tightly bound with no writing or inscriptions. Has some tanning and spotting to the endpapers. The colour frontispiece also has a fair amount of tanning. Cracks open at the hinge towards the end, but this in no way effects the binding of the text block which is good and strong.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBright red cloth covered boards have black and gilt stamped decoration to the front and spine, with a colour paste down. With just a few faint dark marks on the rear board. The front board is in great condition, with shiny gilt titles. The red of the spine has faded a bit in comparison to the front and back but the decoration and gilt remain bright.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour antique copy of The Vicar of Wakefield plus Poems will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eH 20 cm x W 14 cm, 289 pages, 0.51 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI post regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44732616737005,"sku":"","price":34.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000017353-01.jpg?v=1704371827"},{"product_id":"1922-1st-us-edition-the-head-of-kays-by-p-g-wodehouse-macmillan-co-new-york-good-condition-scarce-possibly-one-of-15-20-copies-only","title":"1922 1st US Edition The Head of Kay's by P.G.Wodehouse \/ Macmillan Co., New York \/ Good Condition \/ Scarce Possibly One of 15-20 Copies Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. With a colour frontispiece, else unillustrated. Has an inked name on the front free endpaper but no other writing or markings of previous ownership. Has some mild tanning and spotting to the endpapers and page edges and some slight toning along the closed top edge. With a couple of folded corner tips on the bottom edge. The book has developed a mild lean over time.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrange cloth covered boards have black decoration and titles. With the odd dark mark on the front and some faded spots on the back. The spine has tanned in comparison to the front and back with a couple of scuffs. There is also a small label saying \"A12\" just underneath the titles. Possibly this was a class number. There is also a small label saying \"No.12 A\" in the top corner of the front paste down. Has some slight darkening and rubbing around the outside edges of the boards. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall smart and tightly bound.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45099453972717,"sku":"","price":89.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000022087-01.jpg?v=1707229146"},{"product_id":"grimms-fairy-tales-1935-edition-16-full-page-colour-plates-by-harry-theaker-the-sunshine-series-in-good-condition","title":"Grimm's Fairy Tales 1935 Edition \/ 16 Full Page Colour Plates by Harry Theaker \/ The Sunshine Series \/ In Good Condition","description":"A super vintage copy of Grimm's Fairy Tales, published by Ward Lock, London in 1935. In good condition for a children's book of this age and with sixteen eye-catching full-page colour plates by Harry Theaker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTales included in this volume are: The Drummer; The Frog-Prince; Hansel and Grethel; The Six Servants; The Fisherman And His Wife; The Brave Little Tailor; King Throstle-Beard; The Shoes That Were Danced Into Holes; Rumpelstiltskin; One-Eye Two Eyes and Three Eyes; The Bottled Spirit; The Boy Who Learnt To Shudder; The Wise Griffon; The Golden Goose; The Twelve Brothers and The Three Spinning Women.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the pages are in good condition being clean, bright and tightly bound. With just a couple of faint brown blemishes. Has a pencilled inscription at the top of the title page which has been erased, but has left an imprint (see final photo). All sixteen colour plates are present and in very good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe illustrated cover has some rubbing and wear around the edges and also to the corners to reveal boards at the tips. The cover illustration of The Golden Goose has remained bright. The pink cloth spine has fared well and the lettering is un-faded.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour vintage copy of Grimm's Fairy Tales will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH 25.5 cm x W 19.5 cm, 126 pages, 0.6 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and simply dispatched in the full packaging, a note can be added to the order.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45411346972909,"sku":"","price":34.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000026879-01.jpg?v=1710253220"},{"product_id":"the-big-book-of-pictures-and-stories-blackie-london-large-book-32-colour-plates-anne-anderson-florence-harrison-louis-wain-etc","title":"The Big Book of Pictures and Stories \/ Blackie, London \/ Large Book \/ 32 Colour Plates - Anne Anderson, Florence Harrison, Louis Wain etc.","description":"Multiple fantastic illustrations by a number of highly collectable artists in this large-format antique children's' book. The Big Book of Pictures and Stories is undated but I'm assuming it would have been published in the 1920s by Blackie \u0026amp; Son, London. This is an extremely large book (see below for dimensions), this makes the illustrations all the more striking.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWith thirty-two colour plates and many more line drawings. Some of the highlights are six colour plates by Florence Harrison; two by Anne Anderson; four by A Appleton; four by Agnes Richardson; three by Frank Adams and a black and white page of cats by Louis Wain (see photos).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. Opens onto illustrated endpapers with some mild spotting, but minor. Has a pencilled list of the illustrators at the top of the front free endpaper which I have left in place for your reference, but it could easily be erased. Has an inscription on the verso of the title page (see photos). With one small tear to the top of one page, but nowhere near the text.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBoards have the illustration to the front, plain grey on the back, with a blue cloth spine. Has rubbing around the outside of the boards to reveal boards underneath the paper in the corners, otherwise the front board has remained in super condition. With a few marks to the back board. The blue cloth on the spine has rubbed and split a little at the bottom, (see close-up photos), otherwise also very good.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYour antique copy of The Big Book of Pictures and Stories will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and will be sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE dimensions of this LARGE book: H 34.5 cm x W 26.5 cm, 1.3 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYou can follow my regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45827891265773,"sku":"","price":63.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000031399-01.jpg?v=1713185701"},{"product_id":"2008-charlotte-s-web-by-eb-white-sealed-and-in-fine-condition-richly-illustrated-in-colour-childrens-classic-copy","title":"2006 The Lady in the Van and Three Stories \/ SEALED and in FINE Condition \/ Richly Illustrated in Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Folio Society first published their version of Alan Bennett's short stories in 2006. Here is a Folio copy of The Lady in the Van and Three Stories. In FINE condition and still in the original shrink wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn decorative boards and with a number of illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour copy of The Lady in the Van etc. will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxed H 23 cm x W 15 cm, 0.6 kg. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI dispatch worldwide daily from the UK, (with the exception of a few countries). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped, and sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46232588255469,"sku":null,"price":39.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000039318-01.jpg?v=1716299087"},{"product_id":"2006-the-lady-in-the-van-and-three-stories-sealed-and-in-fine-condition-richly-illustrated-in-colour-copy","title":"2007 Don't Look Now and Other Stories by Daphne du Maurier \/ SEALED and in FINE Condition \/ Richly Illustrated in Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Folio Society first published their version of Daphne du Maurier's Don't Look Now and Other Stories in 2007. In FINE condition and still in the original shrink wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn decorative boards and with a number of illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour copy of The Don't Look Now will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxed H 27 cm x W 17 cm, 1 kg. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI dispatch worldwide daily from the UK, (with the exception of a few countries). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped, and sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46232700944621,"sku":null,"price":47.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000039306-01.jpg?v=1716300093"},{"product_id":"1880s-the-poetical-works-of-john-milton-lansdowne-poets-beautiful-victorian-antique-book-richly-illustrated-in-very-good-condition","title":"1880s The Poetical Works of Wordsworth \/ Lansdowne Poets \/ Beautiful Victorian Antique Book \/ Richly Illustrated","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful antique Victorian poetry book. The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth is undated but would have been published in the 1880s by Frederick Warne and Co., London as part of their Lansdowne Poets series. With eight black and white engraved illustrations plus a portrait frontispiece. Condition in detail below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are in very good condition. Has some inscriptions to the blank verso of the portrait frontispiece. Also several pages have some neat underlining (see photos). Illustrated plates are all in top condition. All edges are shiny gilt - the top edge having dulled a little in comparison to the sparkly sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn striking bright red cloth over boards with bevelled edges, black and gilt decoration to the front and spine. Has rubbing to the corners and also to the spine ends where there is a little loss to the cloth at the head and tail (see close-up photos). The gilt on the front is shiny bright, having dulled just a bit on the spine. So, with a bit of wear, but remaining an eye-catching antique edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour copy of The Poetical Works of Wordsworth will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card and message if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19 cm x W 13.5 cm, 606 pages, 0.59 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46338727313645,"sku":"","price":56.81,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260824-151136.jpg?v=1787669048"},{"product_id":"1914-adam-bede-by-george-eliot-w-r-chambers-london-beautiful-large-format-antique-edition-richly-illustrated-in-colour-and-line","title":"1914 Adam Bede by George Eliot \/ W\u0026R Chambers, London \/ Beautiful Large-Format Antique Edition \/ Richly Illustrated in Colour and Line","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a beautiful, large-format antique edition of George Eliot's Adam Bede. Undated but would have been published in 1914 by W\u0026amp;R Chambers Ltd, London. A striking book, packed full with fifty-four illustrations, sixteen of which are full colour plates. This copy is well over 100 years old and has fared very well. With just a little bit of wear to the dark blue cloth being the only real condition point to note (detailed below). PLEASE SEE DIMENSIONS below of this large edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. With just the very occasional handling mark. This copy has not been written in and there are no other markings of previous ownership. All sixteen colour plates are present and in top order. The top closed edge is gilt, with a couple of faint marks to the fore-edge. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark blue cloth covered boards have a front paste-down illustration and gilt decoration to the front and spine. With some rubbing to the cloth at the corners (to reveal boards beneath on the top front - see final close-up photo). Also with a little rubbing to the spine ends. The cloth on the spine has creased in places and the gilt has rubbed slightly. Has a few faint scuffs to the rear board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking eye-catching on display. Your antique copy of Adam Bede will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and will be sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 27 cm x W 21 cm, 523 pages, 1.6 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be wrapped simply add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular updates and new stock on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46716899098861,"sku":"","price":34.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000050384.jpg?v=1721396876"},{"product_id":"1910-dante-gabriel-rossetti-by-hw-singer-siegle-hill-co-london-beautiful-red-suede-binding-thirteen-black-and-white-illustrations","title":"1910 Dante Gabriel Rossetti by HW Singer \/ Siegle, Hill \u0026 Co., London \/ Beautiful Red Suede Binding \/ Thirteen Black and White Illustrations","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition here is an antique copy of Dante Gabriel Rossetti by HW Singer. Published in 1910 by Siegle, Hill \u0026amp; Co., London. In a beautiful red suede leather binding. With thirteen black and white illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: Rossetti's Early Life - Pre-Raphaelitism - The Germ - Decorative Art - The Blessed Damozel - EE Siddal - Ford Madox Brown - Ruskin - Rossetti's Art - The Dante Pictures - Beata Beatrix - The Arthurian Legend - Romanticism - Lady Lilith - Proserpine - The Beloved - Dr Johnson at the Mitre - Moral Pictures - Short Biographical Sketch - List of Rossetti's Principal Works in Public and Private Collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing or other markings of previous ownership. With pale marble effect endpapers. The top edge is gilt. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red suede leather is in top order. With a Celtic knotwork stamped frame border and gilt titles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique edition of Dante Gabriel Rossetti will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. A gift message can be included in the package if desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 18 cm x W 13 cm, 73 pages, 0.15 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46830872428781,"sku":"","price":33.66,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000053515.jpg?v=1723126518"},{"product_id":"1947-first-british-edition-of-the-wayward-bus-by-john-steinbeck-william-heinemann-ltd-london-vintage-hardback-book","title":"1947 First British Edition of The Wayward Bus by John Steinbeck \/ William Heinemann Ltd, London \/ Vintage Hardback Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a vintage hardback copy of The Wayward Bus by John Steinbeck. Being an English first edition copy published in 1947 by William Heinemann Ltd, London. The book is in good condition. Has the original dust wrapper which has some wear along the top edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. Has an inked inscription on the front free endpaper dated Xmas 1947, but no other writing or markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original unclipped dust wrapper which is bright and un-faded. Has some nicks and chips along the top edge and several areas of loss (see close up photo). Otherwise the jacket remains very smart and has now been protected for the future by the addition of an archival removable plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of The Wayward Bus will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 20.5 cm x W 14 cm, 254 pages, 0.3 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46878696669421,"sku":"","price":31.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000056530.jpg?v=1723738155"},{"product_id":"1930s-tales-from-shakespeare-by-charles-and-mary-lamb-ward-lock-co-london-vintage-hardback-book-in-original-dust-wrapper","title":"1930s Tales From Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb \/ Ward, Lock \u0026 Co., London \/ Vintage Hardback Book in Original Dust Wrapper","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a vintage copy of Tales From Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb. Undated but looks to be from around the 1930s. Published by Ward, Lock \u0026amp; Co., London. With the original attractive dust wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTales from Shakespeare has the plays translated into prose designed to make the stories of Shakespeare's plays easier to read. Mary Lamb was responsible for the comedies, while Charles wrote the tragedies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: Hamlet, The Tempest, Midsummer Night's Dream, The Winter's Tale, Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, The Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Merchant of Venice, King Lear, Cymbeline, Macbeth, All's Well That Ends Well, The Taming of the Shrew, The Comedy of Errors, Measure For Measure, Twelfth Night, Timon of Athens, Romeo and Juliet, Pericles, Othello.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. With tanning and spotting around the closed outside edges. Has a bookplate on the front paste down (see photos) but no other writing or markings of previous ownership. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original eye-catching dust wrapper. This has some edge wear with some splits and loss to the jacket at the spine ends and corners (see photos). With fine spotting to the front and back and tanning\/spotting to the spine. The price-clipped wrapper has now been protected for the future by the addition of an archival removable plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage edition of Tales From Shakespeare will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 18 cm x W 13 cm, 283 pages, 0.27 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46902804709613,"sku":"","price":34.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000058302.jpg?v=1724160080"},{"product_id":"first-edition-the-professor-by-currer-bell-charlotte-bronte-1857-smith-elder-co-london-re-backed-in-good-condition-first-issue","title":"FIRST EDITION The Professor by Currer Bell (Charlotte Bronte) \/ 1857 Smith, Elder \u0026 Co. 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I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 20.5 cm x W 15 cm, 258 pages, 0.81 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent just in the full protective packaging, simply add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post new stock, updates and news to Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46954762666221,"sku":"","price":568.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000060154.jpg?v=1725029479"},{"product_id":"1940s-hans-andersens-fairy-tales-thomas-nelson-sons-london-richly-illustrated-by-honor-c-appleton-with-scarce-dust-wrapper","title":"1940s Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales \/ Thomas Nelson \u0026 Sons, London \/ Richly Illustrated by Honor C Appleton \/ With Scarce Dust Wrapper","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn the scarce original dust jacket, here is a lovely vintage edition of Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. Undated but would have been published in the 1940s by Thomas Nelson and Sons, London. Richly illustrated with a colour frontispiece and sixteen black line drawings by Honor C Appleton (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive edition with forty-two tales including The Emperor's New Clothes, The Ugly Duckling, The Snow Queen, The Little Mermaid and The Red Shoes amongst many others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound with no writing or other markings of previous ownership. Has some mild tanning and spotting to the endpapers, with darker brown spotting to the closed outside edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unclipped jacket has charming illustrations to the front and spine. It has a fair amount of wear with some closed nicks and tears to the edges. These have been reinforced on the reverse side with bookbinder's tape. 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With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47138361901293,"sku":"","price":46.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000067912.jpg?v=1727707837"},{"product_id":"c1900-christmas-stories-by-charles-dickens-not-a-christmas-carol-illustrated-antique-book-leather-binding-in-good-condition","title":"c1900 Christmas Stories by Charles Dickens \/ NOT A Christmas Carol \/ Illustrated Antique Book \/ Leather Binding \/ In Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, here is a leather-bound antique copy of Christmas Stories by Charles Dickens. 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The spine is in good condition, with five raised bands and gilt flowers in each compartment. With just the odd light scuff and faint mark to the leather. The gilt is shiny bright and this is a lovely antique book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour copy of Christmas Stories by Charles Dickens will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift message to the parcel if desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 17.5 cm x W 11.5 cm, 0.44 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post my latest updates and news on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47268327162093,"sku":"","price":67.61,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000073231.jpg?v=1729774972"},{"product_id":"1950-mansfield-park-by-jane-austen-readers-union-jm-dent-sons-london-sixteen-colour-plates-by-ce-brock-dust-jacket-good-condition","title":"1950 Mansfield Park by Jane Austen \/ Reader's Union JM Dent \u0026 Sons London \/ Sixteen Colour Plates by CE Brock \/ Dust Jacket \/ Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, here is a lovely vintage hardback copy of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park. This version of her classic novel was originally published in 1950 by Reader's Union, London. With sixteen superb illustrations in colour by CE Brock which are some of the finest for any edition of Austen's novels. A super copy still in the original dust jacket. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. All sixteen colour plates are present and in excellent condition. This copy has not been written in and there are no other markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unclipped dust jacket is also in good condition. It has some mild edge wear and the spine has tanned a little in comparison with the bright front and back but remains bright and looks smart. The jacket has now been protected for the future by the addition of a removable plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Mansfield Park will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged with tracking and insurance. I am always happy to include a gift card and message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19 cm x W 13 cm, 414 pages, 0.44 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47313957716205,"sku":"","price":55.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000077093.jpg?v=1730817303"},{"product_id":"1905-the-little-colonels-christmas-vacation-by-annie-fellows-johnston-page-company-boston-charming-antique-book-in-very-good-condition","title":"1905 The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation by Annie Fellows Johnston \/ Page Company, Boston \/ Charming Antique Book in Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition here is a charming antique copy of The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation by Annie Fellows Johnston. Published in 1905 by LC Page, Boston. With eight black and white illustrations. A heart-warming tale that captures the spirit of Christmas \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA delightful children's novel set in the early 1900s - the story follows Lloyd Sherman, affectionately known as the \"Little Colonel,\" as she spends her Christmas vacation at Warwick Hall, a grand boarding school for girls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel explores themes of friendship, adventure, and self-discovery as Lloyd interacts with her classmates and navigates school life. The boarding school setting, resembling an old castle, adds a touch of whimsy and charm to the story. Lloyd and her friends experience the excitement and challenges of school life, forming bonds and creating memories that last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing or other markings of previous ownership. All eight black and white plates are present as called for. One plate has some loss across the bottom corner (see photos), otherwise all in top order. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight-brown cloth covered boards have red and green decoration to the front and spine. Again in very good order, with just the odd faint dark mark. The spine has some light rubbing and a couple of faint light brown marks. Looks extremely eye-catching on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of The Little Colonel's Christmas Vacation will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel if desired\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 20 cm x W 14.5 cm, 333 pages, 0.61 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post my latest updates and news on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47321903366381,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000077420.jpg?v=1730982348"},{"product_id":"collectors-harry-potter-three-book-set-early-hardbacks-1999-bloomsbury-london-very-good-condition-slipcase-box-first-three-books","title":"Collector's Harry Potter Three Book Set \/ Early Hardbacks \/ 1999 Bloomsbury, London \/ Very Good Condition \/ Slipcase Box \/ First Three Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eA super three-book collector's vintage boxed set of Harry Potter hardback books. Early editions: being 3rd to 5th editions published for Ted Smart between 1998 and 1999. Twenty-five years after publication and still in top shape. With some slight edge-wear along the tops, mild shelf-wear scuffs to Philosopher's Stone (mostly only visible upon holding the book up to the light) and a small nick to the top edge next to the spine on the back. 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I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoxed: 20 cm x 13.5 cm x 10 cm, weight 1.1 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47322416906477,"sku":"","price":164.77,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000077543.jpg?v=1730995627"},{"product_id":"1930s-a-christmas-carol-and-christmas-stories-by-charles-dickens-odhams-london-two-vintage-volumes-illustrated-excellent-condition","title":"1930s A Christmas Carol and Christmas Stories by Charles Dickens \/ Odhams, London \/ Two Vintage Volumes \/ Illustrated \/ Excellent Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo super vintage editions in excellent condition. A comprehensive collection of a good number of Charles Dickens' stories including A Christmas Carol and four of his other Christmas stories known as The Christmas Books, plus another collection known as Christmas Stories. Also included are Reprinted Pieces, Master Humphrey's Clock etc. and Child's History of England. The stories all have black and white reproductions of some of the famous illustrations by John Leech (see photos). In dark brown faux leather. Hard wearing and well-made vintage editions produced by Odhams Press Ltd, London in the 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound with no writing or any other markings of previous ownership. The tops of the closed edges are tinted brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dark brown faux leather boards are also in top order with shiny bright gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage two volume set of Christmas Books and Stories will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift message to the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach book H 17.5 cm x W 12 cm, combined weight 1.1 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post new stock, updates and news to Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47381647982829,"sku":"","price":85.23,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/1000080237_1.jpg?v=1732112306"},{"product_id":"1880s-christmas-books-and-other-stories-by-charles-dickens-a-christmas-carol-etc-old-leather-binding-antique-book-colour-plates","title":"1880s Christmas Books and Other Stories by Charles Dickens \/ A Christmas Carol etc. \/ Old Leather Binding \/ Antique Book \/ Colour Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith some wear but a strikingly atmospheric edition of Charles Dickens' Christmas Books bound with many other stories. A large format edition with a leather spine, seven colour plates and many further black line drawings on the text.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefinitely evokes the feeling of a Victorian Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Christmas books are made up of five Christmas novellas: A Christmas Carol; The Chimes; The Cricket on the Hearth; The Battle of Life and The Haunted Man. In addition to these, this volume is also bound with A Child's History of England; American Notes and Pictures from Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are tightly bound, all the colour plates are present as called for and in good condition. The endpapers have some mild spotting and the first two have been creased (see photos). With a couple of small pencilled names on the early endpapers, plus just a few lightly pencilled notes in the margins and to the rear endpapers - but minor. The text is in double columns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a black leather binding with black cloth sides. The binding has some wear and signs of age. With rubbing and chipping to the leather on the corners and spine ends, to reveal boards in places. The leather on the corner pieces and spine has some scuffs, and there is rubbing down the joints. Black cloth sides have some rubbing and there is an area of surface loss to the rear board to reveal board beneath near the bottom corner. The gilt titles and bands remain bright. The binding is very good and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Christmas Books etc. by Charles Dickens will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift message to the parcel if desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE DIMENSIONS of this large book: H 25 cm x W 20 cm, 1.4 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. 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Published nearly 140 years ago by Charles Griffin and Company, London. In lovely decorative boards, illustrated and with gilt edged pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the book opens with an inscription dated 1889 on the front free endpaper. Otherwise pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. With a portrait frontispiece, tissue guard and numerous black and white illustrations in the text. Has a cracked hinge at the front but the binding of the text block is good and strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue cloth covered boards have ornate gilt decoration to the front, back and spine, and have bevelled edges. In good order with lovely gilt. Has some rubbing to the cloth on the corners, and also to spine ends where there is some loss to the cloth (see photos). With a small chip to the cloth on the front fore-edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card and message if desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 22 cm x W 17 cm, 152 pages, 0.6 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47634166546669,"sku":"","price":63.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250116_094812.jpg?v=1737048737"},{"product_id":"c1910-northanger-abbey-by-jane-austen-beautiful-ethel-larcombe-art-nouveau-design-to-the-boards-antique-hardback-book-in-good-condition","title":"c1910 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen \/ Beautiful Ethel Larcombe Art Nouveau Design to the Boards \/ Antique Hardback Book In Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a lovely antique hardback copy of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey. Undated but research shows it would have been published around 1910 by Blackie and Sons Ltd of London, and indeed there is an inked inscription dated 1913 on the front free endpaper. Has an absolutely gorgeous Art Nouveau design on the front board and to the spine. Designed by Ethel Larcombe under the direction of Talwin Morris, Art Director at the Glasgow-based publishers Blackie \u0026amp; Son. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpens onto the above-mentioned inked inscription on the front free endpaper but otherwise there is no other writing or markings of previous ownership. The pages are clean and tightly bound on the inside, with some tanning to the endpapers. Gapes at the gutter in one place near the beginning where the pages protrude at the fore-edge a little, with one page having creased corners and a little tanning. Has a black and white frontispiece, else unillustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in the original blue cloth covered boards with orange and cream Art Nouveau decoration. The front board has remained very bright, and the plain blue rear board is also excellent. The colours on the spine have faded a good deal in comparison to the front, but the gilt title plate remains shiny bright. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very clean, tight and smart copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Northanger Abbey will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift message in the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19 cm x W 13.5 cm, 223 pages, 0.33 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47646803886317,"sku":"","price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250120_130543.jpg?v=1737390509"},{"product_id":"1913-dracula-by-bram-stoker-10th-edition-william-rider-son-limited-london-in-a-new-fine-binding-in-good-condition","title":"1913 Dracula by Bram Stoker \/ 10th Edition, William Rider \u0026 Son, Limited, London \/ In a New Fine Binding \/ In Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a scarce tenth edition copy of Bram Stocker's Dracula. The original was first published in 1897. This copy was published by William Rider \u0026amp; Son, Limited, London in 1913. These early editions are eagerly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a unique and valuable book. I will dispatch by courier. After placing the order please message me with your CONTACT MOBILE NUMBER. Couriers will require this for the booking and it is not automatically collected at checkout. Alternatively you can add it in the order notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a new fine binding with new endpapers. Has the highly unusual and distinctive original limp stamped leather cover laid onto the front board. Binding in excellent condition and it has been tastefully done so that the new leather compliments the original. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages have tanned and there is some mild creasing to the early pages (see photos). Has some loss to the top corners of the first two pages. Otherwise pages are clean and tightly bound. With no writing or marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour early copy of Dracula will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift message in the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 18.5 cm x W 13 cm, 404 pages, 0.4 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47646966841581,"sku":"","price":790.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250120_130908.jpg?v=1737394958"},{"product_id":"1979-food-in-england-by-dorothy-hartley-macdonald-london-culinary-classic-in-very-good-condition-richly-illustrated-throughout","title":"1979 Food in England by Dorothy Hartley \/ Macdonald, London \/ Culinary Classic in Very Good Condition \/ Richly Illustrated Throughout","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition here is a super vintage copy of Dorothy Hartley's culinary classic Food In England. This edition was published in 1979 by Macdonald, London. Richly illustrated throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFood in England was first published in 1954. It's both a cookery book and a history of English cuisine. Hartley's unique approach combines recipes with historical insights, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in the culinary traditions of England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book covers a wide range of topics, from types of food like meat, eggs, fungi, and bread, to methods of preserving food such as salting and drying. It includes practical recipes that can still be cooked today, alongside historical asides that provide context and enrich the reader's understanding of English culinary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHartley's writing style is engaging and idiosyncratic, often switching between instructions and historical anecdotes. Her love for English cooking shines through, and the book has been praised for its readability and exuberance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside this copy the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound with no writing or inscriptions. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStill has the original clipped dust wrapper which is also good. Has some slight edge wear to the corners, with a small nick at the bottom rear corner (see final close-up photo). The green on the spine has faded to a different shade on the outside edge. The jacket has now been protected for the future by the addition of a removable plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Food in England will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 24.5 cm x W 16.5 cm, 676 pages, plus vintage adverts, 1.2 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47677950329069,"sku":"","price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250127_090408.jpg?v=1737983710"},{"product_id":"1882-five-weeks-in-a-balloon-by-jules-verne-ward-lock-co-london-in-very-good-condition-early-antique-edition-143-years-old","title":"1882 Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne \/ Ward, Lock \u0026 Co London \/ In Very Good Condition \/ Early Antique Edition \/ 143 Years Old","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a super antique copy of Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne. Undated but with an inscription from 1882. Published by Ward, Lock \u0026amp; Co., London. In a lovely decorative binding. In very good condition, especially when you consider it is 143 years old!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive Weeks in a Balloon is an exciting adventure novel being the first book in Verne's renowned series \"Voyages Extraordinaires\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story revolves around an ambitious expedition led by Dr. Samuel Fergusson, along with his servant Joe and his friend Richard \"Dick\" Kennedy. The trio embarks on an epic journey across the unexplored regions of Africa in a hydrogen-filled balloon named \"Victoria.\" Their mission is to advance geographical knowledge and explore unknown territories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout their voyage, they encounter various challenges and perils, including hostile tribes, wild animals, and extreme weather conditions. The book vividly describes the diverse landscapes of Africa, from vast deserts to dense jungles, showcasing Verne's meticulous research and imaginative storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound, with a few folded corner tips. Has an elegantly-inked inscription on the front paste down (dated 1882), but no other writing or markings of previous ownership. With some spotting to the top of the early pages including the title page and frontispiece (see photos), but none in the main text. The top closed edge has some toning, with mild spotting to the other two sides. Has a colour frontispiece, else unillustrated. Each chapter opens with a decorative initial. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking blue cloth covered boards have black and gilt decoration to the front and spine, and blind stamped decoration on the back. Again in top order. With a couple of faint marks on the back. Has some rubbing to the spine joints and spine ends, with a couple of tiny holes in the cloth on the rear joint - but minor. The front board has one faint white mark. Otherwise both front and spine have kept strong colours being un-faded and the gilt has remained shiny bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn extremely eye-catching edition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Five Weeks in a Balloon will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19 cm x W 13 cm, 268 pages plus 20 page publisher's catalogue at the end, 0.32 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47681503494381,"sku":"","price":178.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250128_094950.jpg?v=1738070103"},{"product_id":"little-chummies-pictures-rhymes-for-happy-times-beautiful-victorian-childrens-book-profusely-illustrated-and-in-very-good-condition","title":"Little Chummies - Pictures \u0026 Rhymes For Happy Times \/ Beautiful Victorian Children's Book \/ Profusely Illustrated and in Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is an absolutely delightful Victorian picture book with an illustration on at least each double page. Little Chummies - Pictures \u0026amp; Rhymes For Happy Times. Undated but with an inscription from 1898 on the half-title page. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHas a charming colour frontispiece, and then filled with delightful illustrations, mostly depicting children at play, with dolls, toys, pets, friends, family and even some animals. It's a nostalgic look at childhood and the simple joys of life during that time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside this copy the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. With some light scattered spotting. With vintage advertisement endpapers. Has the above-mentioned inscription at the top of the half-title page, but no other writing or markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePapered boards are also in top order. With just a little rubbing and chipping around the outside edges. With a bright blue cloth spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Little Chummies will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift message to the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 25 cm x W 19 cm, 0.9 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post new stock, updates and news to Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47689366405357,"sku":"","price":63.92,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250130_092141.jpg?v=1738238286"},{"product_id":"1897-the-flower-growers-guide-by-john-wright-virtue-co-london-profusely-illustrated-with-many-colour-plates-and-diagrams","title":"1897 The Flower Grower's Guide by John Wright \/ Virtue \u0026 Co., London \/ Profusely Illustrated With Many Colour Plates and Diagrams","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition, here is an extremely comprehensive and richly illustrated antique set of flower gardening books. The Flower Grower's Guide by John Wright. Complete in three large volumes. Undated but published in 1897 by Virtue \u0026amp; Company, London. Profusely illustrated with many colour plates in each volume, plus many diagrams and drawings. Some really lovely botanical artwork. These are large and striking books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease add your MOBILE PHONE number to the order either in the order notes or by separate message. This is needed for booking the courier for this HEAVY set. Mobile numbers are not automatically collected by Etsy at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. This copy has not been written in and there are no other markings of previous ownership. All of the colour plates are present as called for and they have tissue guards. With some nicks, chips and creases to some of the tissues, but minor all the tissues remain clean and smart. Shiny gilt edged on all sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark-red cloth covered boards have ornate decoration to the fronts and spines, and bevelled edges. Again in top order with just some light rubbing around the edges, corners and to the spine ends. Looking extremely eye-catching on display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour three-volume set of The Flower Grower's Guide will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. A gift message can be included in the package if desired. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE large dimensions: Each volume H 29 cm x W 25 cm, 6 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your books not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47703024074989,"sku":"","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250203_104149.jpg?v=1738595050"},{"product_id":"1989-the-annotated-black-beauty-by-anna-sewell-ja-allen-london-wonderful-comprehensive-goldmine-of-information-richly-illustrated","title":"1989 The Annotated Black Beauty by Anna Sewell \/ JA Allen, London \/ Wonderful Comprehensive Goldmine of Information \/ Richly Illustrated","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition here is a large, comprehensive and richly illustrated vintage hardback copy of The Annotated Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. Published in 1989 by JA Allen, London. In the original dust wrapper which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This edition is published from one of the most attractive earlier editions, with in-text illustrations by Lucy Kemp-Welch dating from 1915. A new historical introduction describes the social background, the author's life, and the publishing history of the book. Annotations to the text clarify lost or misunderstood meanings of equestrian terms and customs, as well as placing the descriptions of Victorian life and manners in their historical context. A bibliography lists all the major editions and translations, in addition to related works. Throughout the book contemporary drawings and photographs are used, as well as some of the best illustrations of the story itself from previous editions.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound with no writing or other markings of previous ownership. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original unclipped dust wrapper which is also in excellent condition. It has now been protected for the future by the addition of a removable plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of The Annotated Black Beauty will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and will be sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 28 cm x W 23 cm, 469 pages, 1.64 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular updates and new stock on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47757595967725,"sku":"","price":42.61,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250218-090856.jpg?v=1739976319"},{"product_id":"1927-the-just-so-song-book-being-the-songs-from-rudyard-kiplings-just-so-stories-in-excellent-condition-for-voice-and-piano","title":"1927 The Just So Song Book - Being the Songs From Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories \/ In Excellent Condition \/ For Voice and Piano","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a large vintage hardback copy of The Just So Song Book Being the Songs From Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories. A collection of twelve poems from Rudyard Kipling's Just So Stories set to music by Sir Edward German. Published by Macmillan and Co. London in 1927.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. Has a name and date February 1939 on the front free endpaper, but no other writing or markings of previous ownership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCream boards have ornate red decoration and titles to the front and spine. With light spotting on the back. Has a dark scuff mark on the front, otherwise very clean and smart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of The Just So Song Book will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift message in the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 31 cm x W 24 cm, 62 pages, 0.57 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47757687619821,"sku":"","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250219-093714.jpg?v=1739979990"},{"product_id":"2011-what-katy-did-by-susan-coolidge-the-folio-society-london-illustrated-in-slipcase-good-condition","title":"2011 What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge \/ The Folio Society, London \/ Illustrated \/ In Slipcase \/ Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, here is a lovely Folio Society edition of What Katy Did by Susan Coolidge. 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I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47845697454317,"sku":"","price":34.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250306-101107.jpg?v=1741859072"},{"product_id":"1957-biggles-makes-ends-meet-by-captain-we-johns-childrens-book-club-edition-from-same-year-as-first-edition-bright-dust-wrapper","title":"1957 Biggles Makes Ends Meet by Captain WE Johns \/ Children's Book Club Edition \/ From Same Year as First Edition \/ Bright Dust Wrapper","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, here is a vintage copy of Biggles Makes Ends Meet by Captain WE Johns. Undated but would have been published in 1957 by The Children's Book Club, London in the same year as the original edition was first published. With colour illustrations and in a bright and colourful dust wrapper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound with no writing or markings of previous ownership. All six colour plates are present as called for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn an unclipped dust wrapper. With a nick on the bottom edge and one at the top next to the spine, otherwise in good order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour vintage copy of Biggles Makes Ends Meet will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged with tracking and insurance. I am always happy to include a gift card with a message.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19 cm x W 13 cm, 192 pages, 0.34 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your books not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47846456393965,"sku":"","price":34.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250306-100859.jpg?v=1741875944"},{"product_id":"1855-north-and-south-by-elizabeth-gaskell-extremely-early-edition-published-in-the-same-year-and-first-edition-in-very-good-condition","title":"1855 North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell \/ Extremely Early Edition, Published in the Same Year and First Edition \/ In Very Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eI'm so excited to have found this very early copy of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. This is a scarce second edition copy, published in 1855, the same year as the first edition. Publisher Chapman and Hall, London. In two volumes which are in very good to near fine condition. Unillustrated. Copies of North and South do not come up very often at all, especially not early ones in such good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original brown cloth covered boards, with blind stamped decoration to fronts, backs and spines. These are in top order with just some light rubbing. Volume II has a couple of small splits to the top spine joints (see photos). The gilt titles are shiny bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are extremely clean and bright. With some pencil inscriptions to front free endpapers and paste down but no other writing or markings of previous ownership. A couple of pages are loose at the margin at the bottom, but remain firmly attached at the top. There are a couple of small nicked edges. 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With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI regularly post new stock, news and updates to Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47887875834093,"sku":"","price":1420.46,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250321-144858.jpg?v=1742831050"},{"product_id":"1897-jane-eyre-by-charlotte-bronte-the-walter-scott-publishing-co-london-illustrated-gilt-edged-pages-lovely-decorative-boards","title":"1897 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte \/ The Walter Scott Publishing Co., London \/ Illustrated \/ Gilt Edged Pages \/ Lovely Decorative Boards","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a beautiful decorative antique copy of Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte. Undated, but would have been published in 1897 by The Walter Scott Publishing Co., London. With a black and white frontispiece, plus illustrations in the text by Edmund H Garrett. All edges are shiny gilt. The main condition point to note being some of the pink on the front and spine has rubbed away (see photos), otherwise in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the book opens onto a prize book plate on the front paste down from 1905, but there is no other writing or markings of previous ownership. Has a couple of marks to the floral endpapers. Pages are in very good order, being clean, bright and tightly bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn extremely striking blue cloth covered boards with red, orange and pink floral design, plus gilt title blocks. Some of the pink has rubbed away to the top flowers on the front, and all pink has rubbed away on the spine above the title block. Bevelled edges. Again in top order. Has some rubbing to the corners and spine ends\/joints. With a faint light mark on the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique decorative copy of Jane Eyre will be wrapped with great care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged with tracking and full insurance. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 21 cm X W 13.5 cm, 313 pages, 1.1 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full protective packaging, simply pop me a message after placing the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post new stock, updates and news to Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47899864072429,"sku":"","price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250327-091948.jpg?v=1743083886"},{"product_id":"1923-hans-andersens-fairy-tales-beautifully-illustrated-by-heath-robinson-hodder-stoughton-london-in-good-condition","title":"1923 Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales \/ Beautifully Illustrated by Heath Robinson \/ Hodder \u0026 Stoughton, London \/ In Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, here is a lovely antique collection of Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales. 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Has a few creased corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn bright mustard yellow cloth covered boards with black and blue decoration. In top order, with just some very slight rounding to the corners and spine ends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 24 cm x W 17 cm, 319 pages, 0.73 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47924201685229,"sku":"","price":107.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250331-114946.jpg?v=1743601775"},{"product_id":"untitled-3apr_14-31","title":"c1900 The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare \/ The Britannia Edition \/ Gall \u0026 Inglis, London \/ Decorative Boards \/ Comprehensive","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a comprehensive edition of The Dramatic Works of William Shakespeare - The Britannia Edition. 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I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 21 cm x W 15 cm, 934 pages, 0.88 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47929707790573,"sku":"","price":77.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250331-114051.jpg?v=1743687212"},{"product_id":"c1910-northanger-abbey-by-jane-austen-beautiful-ethel-larcombe-art-nouveau-design-to-the-boards-antique-hardback-book-in-good-condition-1","title":"c1910 Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen \/ Beautiful Ethel Larcombe Art Nouveau Design to the Boards \/ Antique Hardback Book In Good Condition","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is a lovely antique hardback copy of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey. Undated but research shows it would have been published around 1910 by Blackie and Sons Ltd of London. Has an absolutely gorgeous Art Nouveau design on the front board and to the spine. Designed by Ethel Larcombe under the direction of Talwin Morris, Art Director at the Glasgow-based publishers Blackie \u0026amp; Son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpens onto a pencilled inscription on the front paste down, but otherwise there is no other writing or markings of previous ownership. The pages are clean and tightly bound on the inside, with some tanning to the endpapers. Has a black and white frontispiece, else unillustrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in the original red cloth covered boards with green and cream Art Nouveau decoration. The design and the gilt on the spine are bright. With some rubbing to the cloth on the corners and spine ends. Has rubbing and some faint marks to the rear board and some fading of the red on the bottom edge on the back (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very attractive book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Northanger Abbey will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift message in the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 18.5 cm x W 13.5 cm, 223 pages, 0.33 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can follow my regular news and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48010676404461,"sku":"","price":188.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250422-072910.jpg?v=1745317110"},{"product_id":"1913-provincial-russia-by-haenen-and-stewart-a-c-black-london-32-super-plates-in-colour-and-line-with-some-wear-antique-book","title":"1913 Provincial Russia by Haenen and Stewart \/ A\u0026C Black London \/ 32 Super Plates in Colour and Line \/  \/ With Some Wear \/ Antique Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere is an interesting copy of Provincial Russia - Painted by F de Haenen and Described by Hugh Stewart. Published in 1913 by Adam and Charles Black, London. With sixteen colour plates, and sixteen in black and white. This antique book is 112 years old and has a few condition points to note, detailed below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: Central Russia; The North; The Urals; The Volga; An Eastern Government; Provincial Towns; White Russia; Little Russia; The Steppe; The Crimea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the book has not been written in and there are no other markings of previous ownership. Has some water staining around the outside edges of the first few pages. With some folded down corners and the occasional brown blemish. All of the thirty-two plates are present and in good order. Lacks the sketch-map from the end of the book. The top closed edge is gilt (with some scuffs and light marks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaroon-red cloth covered boards have gilt decoration to the front and spine. Has faint marks to all sides and some rubbing to the cloth on the corners, spine ends and next to the spine on the front. The gilt titles remain shiny bright. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Provincial Russia will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card and message if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 23 cm x W 18 cm, 168 pages, 0.85 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular highlights on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48111578579181,"sku":"","price":67.61,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250429-081127.jpg?v=1747659915"},{"product_id":"1912-surrey-by-sutton-and-moncrieff-a-c-black-london-75-super-colour-plates-lovely-decorative-binding-good-condition-antique-book","title":"1912 Surrey by Sutton and Moncrieff \/ A\u0026C Black, London \/ 75 Super Colour Plates \/ Lovely Decorative Binding \/ Good Condition \/ Antique Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, here is a lovely antique copy of Surrey - Painted by Sutton Palmer and Described by AR Hope Moncrieff. Published in 1912 by Adam \u0026amp; Charles Black, London. With 75 super colour plates, a folding-map and lovely decorative boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: A 'Home' County; The Riverside; Down the Wey; Up the Mole; The Pilgrims' Way; The Roman Road; Leith Hill; Hindhead; Commons and Camps; The Brighton Roads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the book opens with an inked inscription to the top of the front free endpaper. With the occasional spot and brown blemish, otherwise pages are clean and tightly bound. With some mild tanning and spotting to the closed outside edges, and a mark on the top edge next to the spine. All 75 colour plates are present as called for. The folding-map is still present at the end of the book but a CONDITION point to note is that it has been repaired with tape (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue cloth covered boards have a yellow and brown design, and titles. Again in top order. 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(There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular highlights on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48119327228141,"sku":"","price":80.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250521-081604.jpg?v=1747833911"},{"product_id":"1912-brittany-by-mortimer-menpes-a-c-black-london-75-super-colour-plates-lovely-decorative-binding-good-condition-antique-book","title":"1912 Brittany by Mortimer Menpes \/ A\u0026C Black, London \/ 75 Super Colour Plates \/ Lovely Decorative Binding \/ Good Condition \/ Antique Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn good condition, here is a lovely antique copy of Brittany - by Menpes and Menpes. Published in 1912 by Adam \u0026amp; Charles Black, London. With 75 super colour plates and lovely decorative boards. The illustrations are a mixture of landscapes and the portraits of characters from the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContents: Douarnenez; Rochefort-en-Terre; Vitre; Vannes; Quimper; St. Brieuc; Paimpol; Guingamp; Huelgoat; Concarneau; Morlaix; Pont-Aven; Quimperle; Auray; Belle Isle; St Anne D'Auray; St Malo; Mont St Michel; Chateau des Rochers; Carnac; A Romantic Land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the book opens with an inked name to the top of the front free endpaper, and a gift inscription to the top of the next blank page. All 75 colour plates are present as called for. Gilt to the top edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple cloth covered boards have a pale-green and olive design, and gilt titles. Again in good order. With some rubbing to the cloth on the corners and spine ends, and some chipping to the head of the spine. Has some very slight bumping to the corners, but minor. The purple on the spine has also tanned in comparison to the front and back. The gilt titles are bright.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Brittany will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged. I am always happy to include a gift card and message if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 22.5 cm x W 18 cm, 252 pages, 1.2 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. 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In very good condition here is a scarce and beautiful copy of Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility. Undated, but with a publisher's catalogue at the end from 1904. With an extremely eye-catching binding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound, with no writing or inscriptions. Has some mild spotting at the beginning and tanning\/spotting to the outside edges. Has a black and white illustrated frontispiece, else unillustrated. With decorative chapter head and tail pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the original publisher's tan cloth covered boards with lovely floral decoration to the front and spine, plus three Regency ladies in blue and yellow. Again in very good order. Has a few faint dark marks at the top and bottom of the front board. With slight rubbing to the cloth on the corners and spine ends, and with some rubbing to the white flowers on the spine to remove a little of the white. The gilt is shiny and bright, and this is a very attractive book indeed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of Sense and Sensibility will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon* and sent well packaged with tracking and insurance. I am always happy to add a gift message if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 19.5 cm x W 13.5 cm, 379 pages plus publisher's catalogue, 0.44 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. With the exception of a small number of countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped and sent simply in the full packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post regular new stock and updates on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48127890686189,"sku":"","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20250523-102914.jpg?v=1748003134"}],"url":"https:\/\/bumperboxofdelights.com\/en-ca\/collections\/all.oembed","provider":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}