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Luxury Books at Country House Library

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For that very special person in your life - Luxury Books they'll be Overjoyed to Unwrap

The joy of receiving a luxury book is second to none. Whether prising open a fresh new cover, a rare edition, or a beautifully decorative volume, luxury books make for perfect gifts.




Decorative

    1. Poems of Robert Browning, 1910

      Poems of Robert Browning, 1910

      This stunning decorative book, with its bright orange and gilt cover, would make a wonderful Christmas gift. Containing a selection of Browning’s best works, from Dramatic Lyrics and Dramatis Personae to Pauline and Sordello, it is a must-have volume for your vintage bookshelf. 

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    2. GEORGE ELIOT'S WORKS 8 DANIEL DERONDA - WILLIAM BLACKWOOD

      GEORGE ELIOT'S WORKS 8 DANIEL DERONDA - WILLIAM BLACKWOOD

      Another beautiful book with a pale marbled cover and gold decorated spine. Eliot’s famed tale shares the story of a young woman who, while standing by the gambling tables at a hotel, becomes aware of a young man’s gaze. Though she resents his judgement, this encounter changes her life. Such a beautifully decorative volume would make a wonderful Christmas gift.

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Rare Editions

    1. RUDYARD KIPLING'S THE YEARS BETWEEN 1919

      RUDYARD KIPLING'S THE YEARS BETWEEN 1919

      Another beautiful volume and a rare edition. With gold decoration and lettering down the spine and a clothbound blue cover, it is truly luxurious. The Years Between is a collection of poems written during the period from just after the Boer War until the aftermath of World War One and includes famous works such as ‘The Female of the Species’.

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    2. STORIES FROM CHAUCER BY J. WALKER MCSPADDEN 1910

      STORIES FROM CHAUCER BY J. WALKER MCSPADDEN 1910

      A decorative volume and another rare first edition, Tales from Chaucer shares an enchanting retelling of Chaucer’s famed Canterbury Tales. The red cover with its gold borders and lettering down the spine, plus many wonderful illustrations, make it the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one.

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New Renderings of classics

    1. A CHRISTMAS CAROL - NEW PUFFIN CLOTHBOUND CLASSICS

      A CHRISTMAS CAROL - NEW PUFFIN CLOTHBOUND CLASSICS

      A stunning new volume of A Christmas Carol from Puffin publishing. The red hard back cover and gold embossing are certainly Christmassy. The volume comes with a beautiful notebook of the same design so that readers might take notes on Dicken’s masterful writing. This wonderful gift set is ready and waiting to be given to that special someone this Christmas.

      Shop for vintage Charles Dickens books at Country House Library →


    2. THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES - NEW CHILTERN PUBLISHING

      THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES GIFT SET - NEW CHILTERN PUBLISHING

      Another novel and notebook gift set perfect for literature lovers. The red and gold design of the novel cover is enticing and the geometric notebook cover equally appealing. Conan Doyle’s brilliantly mysterious tale is a great choice for lovers of classic crime fiction, so why not surprise a loved one with this charming gift?

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Collections

  1. BOOKS BY THE FOOT: REGAL COLOURS

    BOOKS BY THE FOOT: REGAL COLOURS

    If you’re looking for a gift never to forget, then our books by the foot collections are an ideal choice. This regal collection of assorted books by many different classic authors will stand out on any bookshelf. A stunning collection like this one will certainly surprise a loved one this Christmas.

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  2. JANE AUSTEN COLLECTED WORKS - HERON BOOKS

    JANE AUSTEN COLLECTED WORKS - HERON BOOKS

    Four wonderful volumes of Jane Austen, beautifully decorated and perfect for gifting. Including all the classics, such as Pride & Prejudice and Sense & Sensibility.

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Luxuriate in Literature at Country House Library

Do you know someone who wanders into bookshops just to admire the beautiful covers? Is your loved one an avid collector of classic fiction and rare editions? If so, then this list will enable you to choose the perfect literary Christmas gift!


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