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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.
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Ian Fleming's Casino Royale (1953)
This is a first edition of the book that introduced the world to James Bond. Relative to the dreariness of Post-War Britain, Casino Royale's heady cocktail of ... more>
A little book of Valentine recipes
A lovely booklet containing recipes to warm the heart: Mushroom A L'amour, Ceufs a la Coquette, Lamb chops en chemise, hunters Delight, melting moments, true lovers' ... more>
Romances of Gretna Green and the Blacksmith's Shop
A guide to Gretna Green, romances of runaway weddings and tales of the Blacksmith's Shop.
Gulliver’s Travels
A timeless classic story accompanied with Arthur Rackham's illustratioins. Lemuel Gulliver recounts his adventures that befall him on his voyages around the world.
