Audubon's Aviary
Roberta J.M. Olson
The original watercolours for The Birds of America, presented in a deluxe edition with a complimentary facsimile print
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The original watercolours for The Birds of America, presented in a deluxe edition with a complimentary facsimile print
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Unpublished until 1998 because of the Official Secrets Act, Leo Marks's memoir of his time as part of SOE has been acclaimed as one of the greatest accounts of espionage in the Second World War. An unforgettable story of heroism under fire, gallows humour, unswerving loyalty and fatal mistakes.
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Igor Karash won the second House of Illustration/Folio Society Illustration Award for his work on Angela Carter's seminal retellings of fairy tales.
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With Napoleon finally defeated, Captain Aubrey and Stephen Maturin set out for South America to help the Chilean's fight for independence, but with desertions, collisions and love affairs their voyage may be more treacherous than expected. The last novel in the Aubrey-Maturin series.
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Entrusted with a magical box, Kay goes on a thrilling adventure in a world of mythical beasts, wicked wizards and fairies. The sequel to The Midnight Folk.
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Written in the 2nd century AD and featuring a new preface by Annabel Lyon, this account of Alexander's conquests is a classic of ancient military history.
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One of the most influential religious works ever written, an eloquent and powerful defence of the faith and a fascinating witness to Christianity's early history.
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With stories like ‘Bartleby, the Scrivener’ and ‘Billy Budd’, Melville’s short fiction is unmissable. Illustrated by Bill Bragg.
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A hilarious novel from the master of satire and irony. Factory manager Hank finds himself transported to legendary Camelot, but soon discovers that King Arthur's court isn't quite as chivalrous as he thought. Illustrated by David Hughes.
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A ground-breaking account of the Crusades by Amin Maalouf, Lebanese journalist, award winning novelist and member of the Académie française. Introduced by Malise Ruthven.
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The most famous in the eponymous series by Susan Cooper, this acclaimed fantasy adventure will appeal equally to children and adults.
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Delicious, straightforward and eminently tasteful recipes abound in Elizabeth David's classic anthology of Christmas food. The perfect antidote for the turkey-weary chef.
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Pushkin's sparkling story of love and tragedy, translated by James E. Falen and illustrated by the Balbusso sisters.
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From Swahili myths to Welsh legends, the Lilac Fairy Book brings together beautiful and intriguing tales for all over the world with beguiling illustrations by Caitlin Hackett.
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Including unusual and fascinating stories from Turkey to India; from Denmark to Sudan, this is an unmatchable collection of classic tales, by Britain's foremost folklorist.
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