Tag Archives: vintage

This girl knew how to look after her books

Posted on May 22, 2013 by bookvolunteer

The previous owner of these books must have been a careful little girl. She didn’t read in the bath, leave the book open face down or colour in the pictures with her colouring pencils. She washed her sticky fingers before … Continue reading →

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This Book Shelf is not for Sale

Posted on March 15, 2013 by bookvolunteer

We have had numerous offers for this book shelf, but it’s not for sale. The books are, however. On this little bookshelf you’ll find a constantly changing selection of the classics in rather nice editions. The books are priced at … Continue reading →

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Has life improved for Arctic Foxes?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by bookvolunteer

Back in the days when you draped an Arctic Fox around your shoulders for an evening out and travelled to town in a Ford Consul De-Luxe, The Opera House Manchester had a host of stars to entertain you. If you … Continue reading →

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Did Meccano Boys have more Fun than other Boys?

Posted on February 19, 2013 by bookvolunteer

This book celebrates ‘The products of Binns Road’ which comprise many of the traditional boys’ toys of the 20th century: Meccano, Hornby Dublo and Dinky as well as the accessories, clubs and magazines associated with them. Sadly, the Liverpool factory closed … Continue reading →

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Vintage Pelicans from 1940s 50s and 60s

Posted on August 24, 2012 by bookvolunteer

We have lots of Pelicans from the 1940s, 50s and 60s: classic titles and great designs. The Pelicans are on sale at Oxfam Wilmslow for 99p each. (Update: These particular titles have either been sold or passed on to Oxfam’s … Continue reading →

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The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Isabella Beeton, dated 1892

Posted on June 27, 2012 by bookvolunteer

This thick book of 1644 pages, not including the advertisements at the back, is falling apart. Physically, it’s easy to describe. It’s bound in green cloth, with a red spine that was highly decorated and is, for the most part, … Continue reading →

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Little Noddy Car Game (1953)

Posted on May 21, 2012 by bookvolunteer

  This 1953 Noddy board game features many  Toy Town residents who help and hinder Noddy’s drive from his garage to the station. Grumpy Mr Plod sends Noddy back 55 spaces , Mrs Tubby takes her time on the pedestrian crossing, … Continue reading →

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London Underground Map (dated between 1926 and 1931)

Posted on May 16, 2012 by bookvolunteer

This rare little survivor from between-the-wars London  seems to have been the last Underground map before Harry Beck designed  the clear diagram that we are familiar with today. Our pocket-sized publication shows the Central Line ending at Liverpool Street and … Continue reading →

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