We have just acquired a first edition of James Joyce’s much sought after Pomes Penyeach! Shop here 1927. Of these poems thirteen copies have been printed on…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Pomes Penyeach”
Month: May 2019
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”
New Stock Art Books!
We have just acquired a huge new stock of art and design books, including some rare volumes! Shop here and use the code ‘artmay19’ for a 10%…… Read more “New Stock Art Books!”
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”
SPOTLIGHT: Bindings
“A room without books is like a body without a soul.” – Cicero We have recently acquired this stunning run of six titles by Charles Kingsley, rebound…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Bindings”
SPOTLIGHT: John Masefield
St Mary’s Books have recently acquired some special works of John Masefield… Click to see The Trial of Jesus and The Taking of Helen; both numbered limited…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: John Masefield”
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”
SPOTLIGHT: Rupert Annuals
Early copies of the beloved bear St Mary’s Books have just had a run of very good condition Rupert the Bear Annuals from the 1940s! More Adventures…… Read more “SPOTLIGHT: Rupert Annuals”
St Mary's Books of Stamford Est. 1971 