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"Once upon a time there were four little Rabbits .... Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter." So began a lifetime of beautifully written and illustrated children’s books. Beatrix Potter, born 1886 https://t.co/OmBUJhismH

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2021-07-28

For a unique, recycled Christmas gift our shop in is open today from 10-2. Merry Christmas everyone.

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2019-12-24

Two copies good--many copies much, much better! A fascinating piece about collecting 'Nineteen Eighty-Four'. Here is the first edition with both red and green dustwrappers (both apparently issued simultaneously), courtesy of
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2019-08-30

See 33 unique of classic with original covers created by leading artists to support us. On show today and tomorrow, up for auction Monday 7.30pm. Info and bidding https://t.co/b0aia57qd7

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2017-12-10

See 33 unique first editions of classic books with original dust-jackets created by leading contemporary artists to support us. Auction takes place on 11 December. Free exhibition at 8 – 11 December https://t.co/jyDxCYGIdF

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2017-12-06

"To Kill a Mockingbird has always been close enough to reality for me to want to draw it... I’ve always preferred books with more pictures than words but this is an exception" – on his cover design for our auction

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2017-11-23