Books Collection

Shakespeare and Company bookstore, Paris, France, Europe

The Adventures of Bertie Bassett 1950s UK Liquorice Allsorts sweets Bassetts adventures adventure

Toby Twirl Adventures 1949 1940s UK mcitnt childrens storys adventures childrens
Toby Twirl Adventures 1949 1940s UK mcitnt childrenÕs storys adventures childrens adventure

Infant School Illustrations 1950s UK playing Enid Blyton

Pirates 1930s UK Robert Louis Stephenson Long John Silver Treasure Island childrens
Pirates 1930s UK Robert Louis Stephenson Long John Silver Treasure Island childrenÕs books parrots birds childrens

The Bookworm, 1850. Found in the collection of Museum Georg Schafer, Schweinfurt

Long Room interior, Old Library building, Trinity College, Dublin, Republic of Ireland, Europe

Cheese 1900s UK Isabella Beeton Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management cooking
Cheese 1900s UK Isabella Beeton Mrs BeetonÕs Book of Household Management cooking cookery Beetons

The Magnet 1930s UK Billy Bunter out of reach Frank Richardson childrens Annuals
The Magnet 1930s UK Billy Bunter out of reach Frank Richardson childrenÕs Annuals childrens annual

Winston Churchill at home in his library in Chartwell Westerham Kent 1939

Infant School Illustrations 1950s UK picking flowers Enid Blyton

Codex Sinaiticus Syriacus dating from the 5th century, Monastery of St. Catherine, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Wet Winter Evening and a Book Lover in Bloomsbury, c1935. Creator: Fincham
Wet Winter Evening and a Book Lover in Bloomsbury, c1935. Shelves of books outside a shop in central London. From " Wonderful London, Volume 2", edited by Arthur St John Adcock

Ministry of Food 1930s UK potatoes recipes characters logos petes petes
Ministry of Food 1930s UK potatoes recipes characters logos peteÕs petes

Infant School Illustrations 1950s UK dressing gowns childrens moonlight bedtime Enid Blyton childrenÕs

Library of Congress, 1870s
Law library within the old Library of Congress, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Wymans Bookstall at Paddington Station, 1913
This bookstall is cramed full of books, leaflets and posters. GWR publicity can clearly been seen in this image

British author Agatha Christie pictured at her home at Winterbrook House in Wallingford, Berkshire. Picture taken 1950

Herodotus, Greek historian, artwork
Herodotus. Historical artwork of Herodotus of Halicarnassus (484-425 BC), a Greek historian from Iona who documented the Greco-Persian wars, which occurred in 490 and 480-479 BC

Medieval scholar, 16th century

An 8-year old girl reading, France, Europe

Big Dogs Little Dogs Cats and Kittens 1910s UK cats dogs illustrations Louis Wain

Rome tourist guidebooks, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Man browsing Japanese manga comic books at a shop in Osaka, Japan, Asia

Starfield Library in COEX Mall, Seoul, South Korea

British author Agatha Christie with her husband Professor Max Mallowan at their home at Winterbrook House in Wallingford, Berkshire. Picture taken 1950

Chained Library CC78_00195
Wimborne Minster, Dorset. The chained library was founded in 1686 and was one of the first public libraries in the country. Photographed in July 1898 for the London Midland and Scottish Railway

At Messrs James Burns Book Binding works at Esher. Gilding the edge. 15 May 1923

Pictorial Review Fashion Book 1924 1920s USA womens magazines

The Wonder Book of Things to Do 1957 1950s UK childrens illustrations model railways trains sets childrenÕs railroads

Fish 1900s UK Isabella Beeton Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management cooking cookery Beetons

Infant School Illustrations 1950s UK raining umbrellas Enid Blyton winter weather

Peaky Blinders "Alfie"
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Reading Room of the Great Library at the British Museum seen from the Entrance, c1935. The circular Reading Room of the British Museum in central London was designed by Sydney Smirke (1798-1877)

The Tax Collectors, 1520s. Artist: Massys, Quentin (1466?1530)
The Tax Collectors, 1520s. Found in the collection of the Liechtenstein Museum

Bacon and Ham 1900s UK Isabella Beeton meat Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management
Bacon and Ham 1900s UK Isabella Beeton meat Mrs BeetonÕs Book of Household Management cooking pork cuts of meat pigs butchers cookery Beetons

Timothys Space Book 1930s UK mcitnt Timothys boys childrens Collins Wonder Colour
TimothyÕs Space Book 1930s UK mcitnt Timothys boys childrens Collins Wonder Colour Books rockets boyÕs childrenÕs

The Sleeping Beauty 1910s UK fairy tales childrens books pantomimes posters
The Sleeping Beauty 1910s UK fairy tales childrenÕs books pantomimes posters

Infant School Illustrations 1950s UK parks playing picnics hoops Enid Blyton

Ernie Wise and Jeffrey Archer. 18th June 1986

Jackie Collins, author and actress, and sister to Joan Collins, pictured in her Hampstead, London, flat on 6th August 1964

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, photo-call launch party for their joint autobiography, titled Eric & Ernie, pictured at Carlton Tower Hotel, London, 17th September 1973

A young monk studying by a window inside a temple, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

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Young Man Writing. Artist: Meissonier, Ernest Jean Louis (1815-1891)
Young Man Writing. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Modern Woman 1944 1940s UK womens ration book rationing portraits magazines

1930s, UK, Pinocchio, Book Plate

The library and reading room in the British Museum London UK
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"Books: Portals to Timeless Tales and Endless Adventures" Step into the enchanting Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, France, where literary magic awaits. This iconic haven has been a sanctuary for book lovers from all corners of Europe. Travel back to the 1940s in the UK with Toby Twirl Adventures, a beloved children's story that captured young hearts with its thrilling escapades. Join Toby on his whimsical journeys through vibrant illustrations that brought joy to countless children. Embark on The Adventures of Bertie Bassett, a delightful series from the 1950s that transported readers to an era filled with excitement and wonder. Lose yourself in Bertie's charming world as he encounters captivating characters and embarks on daring quests. Discover The Bookworm, an exquisite piece of art from 1850 that depicts the timeless allure of reading. Immerse yourself in this mesmerizing illustration capturing the essence of intellectual curiosity and imagination. Revisit nostalgic memories of infant school days in 1950s UK while playing amidst Enid Blyton's enchanting stories. Let your imagination run wild as you explore magical worlds crafted by one of Britain's most cherished authors. On a wet winter evening in Bloomsbury circa 1935, witness a devoted book lover finding solace within pages amidst cozy surroundings. Feel their passion for literature come alive as they immerse themselves in tales that transport them far beyond reality. Marvel at Trinity College Dublin's Old Library building, home to the awe-inspiring Long Room interior. Stand among towering shelves adorned with centuries-old books; it is here where knowledge whispers secrets only revealed to those who seek them. Delve into culinary delights with Isabella Beeton's Mrs Beetons Book of Household Management from early 1900s UK—a treasure trove for aspiring chefs seeking delectable recipes passed down through generations. Escape into Frank Richardson's The Magnet series from the 1930s UK, where mischievous Billy Bunter's adventures unfold.