“You are very suspicious Mr Bond” We have recently acquired a first edition first impression 1977 by Christopher Wood, with original dust jacket, unclipped. Light shelf wear…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: James Bond, The Spy Who Loved Me”
SPOTLIGHT: Rudyard Kipling
Signed Set of Complete Works The Bombay Edition of the Works of Rudyard Kipling SIGNED In 25 Volumes Complete The Bombay Edition of the Works of Rudyard…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Rudyard Kipling”
SPOTLIGHT: T. S. Eliot
“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” St Mary’s Books has recently acquired a batch of wonderful…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: T. S. Eliot”
SPOTLIGHT: Nelson Mandela
A Long Walk To Freedom Arguably one of the most important non-fiction books of the 20th century, to hold a signed Nelson Mandela’s ‘A Long Walk To…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Nelson Mandela”
SPOTLIGHT: Signed Cookery Book
Elizabeth David French Country Cooking by Elizabeth David, illustrated by John Minton. Shop here Second edition second impression hardback with illustrated dust jacket, unclipped. Illustrated frontispiece and…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Signed Cookery Book”
SPOTLIGHT: Deluxe Harry Potter
“It does not do well to dwell on dreams and forget to live.” – Albus Dumbledore St Mary’s Books have recently acquired a full set of Harry…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Deluxe Harry Potter”
LAUNCH EVENT: You Are Invited!
Time to party! St Mary’s Books are hosting a special event to celebrate the recent launch of TASCHEN’S David Bailey book! On Saturday 25th May 2019, join…… Read more “LAUNCH EVENT: You Are Invited!”
SPOTLIGHT: P. G. Wodehouse collection
“There is only one cure for gray hair. It was invented by a Frenchman. It is called the guillotine.” St Mary’s Books has just acquired a large…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: P. G. Wodehouse collection”
FOCUS: Ian Fleming
“You only live twice. Once when you are born and once when you look death in the face.” Having served in the Naval Intelligence Division, as well…… Read more “FOCUS: Ian Fleming”
Focus: New Naturalist Collection
To interest the general reader in the wild life of Britain by recapturing the inquiring spirit of the old naturalists. St Mary’s Books recently acquired a complete…… Read more “Focus: New Naturalist Collection”
TASCHEN’s Murals of Tibet
A thousand years of Tibetan mural masterpieces revealed for the first time St Mary’s Books is excited to announce that our copy of TASCHEN’s Murals of Tibet…… Read more “TASCHEN’s Murals of Tibet”
Spotlight: Through the Looking Glass
“Why, sometimes, I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.” St Mary’s Books holds unique association copies of Lewis Carroll’s iconic ‘Through the Looking Glass…… Read more “Spotlight: Through the Looking Glass”
Spotlight: Charles Dickens First Editions
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times” St Mary’s Books has the privilege of selling some of the greatest literary works of…… Read more “Spotlight: Charles Dickens First Editions”
Focus: Stephen King
“Books are uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King With the release of Stephen King’s iconic Pet Sematary on film, as well as the movie sequels to It…… Read more “Focus: Stephen King”
Focus: Enid Blyton
“Writing for children is an art in itself, and a most interesting one.” – Enid Blyton We have just acquired a complete run of Enid Blyton’s beloved…… Read more “Focus: Enid Blyton”
Wisden’s Cricketers’ Almanack
Wisden at St Mary’s Books Leading dealers of Wisden’s Cricketer’s Almanacks, our collection starts from the very first one in 1864! These are without doubt the most…… Read more “Wisden’s Cricketers’ Almanack”
SPOTLIGHT: Signed Dorothy L. Sayers
We have recently acquired a first edition, eighth impression 1936 of Murder Must Advertise A Detective Story. Signed by the author to the title page. Unusual to…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Signed Dorothy L. Sayers”
SPOTLIGHT: Friedrich Spanheim the Younger
Friderici Spanhemii F. Introductio Ad Historiam et Antiquitates Sacras. Cum Appendice Chorographica & Critica Majoris Operis Epitome, in ufus Academice Juventutis Published Lugduni Batavorum Ex officina Adriani…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Friedrich Spanheim the Younger”
SPOTLIGHT: Between the Acts
Virginia Woolf First edition, second impression in pictorial third impression dust jacket designed by Vanessa Bell, unclipped. Rubbing and shelf wear to jacket. Closed tear to top…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Between the Acts”
SPOTLIGHT: Le Petit Prince
Antoine De Saint-Exupery Early French Edition dated 1950. A lovely book simply but beautifully illustrated. Pictorial paper dustjacket over paper covers in good condition although slightly age-toned,…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Le Petit Prince”
Only 2 Days To Go!
David Bailey Launch Don’t forget! St Mary’s Books are hosting a launch party for David Bailey’s fabulous book. Come and see this in the flesh, and enjoy…… Read more “Only 2 Days To Go!”
SPOTLIGHT: Rare & Quirky!
Rare & Quirky The Complete Vermin-Killer: A Valuable and Useful Companion for Families, In Town and Country dated 1777 Containing safe and quick Methods of Destroying bugs,…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Rare & Quirky!”
