Welcome to Adopt a Book - a novel gift idea
The beneficiary of your gift can enjoy benefits such as a personalised bookplate added to your chosen book and the chance to view it on a behind the scenes tour.
Adopt a Book supports our conservation team, helping us preserve the world's knowledge for future generations.
There are hundreds of books available for adoption; you can browse these or search for something specific above.
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Featured Books
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
This is a Canadian 1st edition about Sherlock Holmes, the greatest fictional detective in the world. He makes a return with thirteen new tales of mystery and deduction.
Spectacle de la Nature
Noël-Antoine Pluche is now known for his work (Spectacle de la Nature) about the study of life and creation which was translated into virtually all European languages. This ... more>
Grimm’s Fairy Tales
Carefully chosen fairy tales with twelve illustrations by legendary illustrator Arthur Rackham.
The Painter and Varnisher’s Guide
Or, A Treatise, Both in Theory and Practice, on the Art of Making and Applying Varnishes, on the Different Kinds of Painting; and on the Method of Preparing Colours ... more>

