May 2024 Newsletter
Welcome to the May 2024 newsletter from Stella and Rose's Books. The aim of our newsletter is to keep you informed of new information, articles and books available on our website.
Firstly, apologies for the lateness of this newsletter. We've had a couple of staff on holiday. Anyhow, everything has been ticking along well here at the shop. For the Wye Valley, it's one of the prettiest times of year with the bluebells in full-bloom. Our photo this month tries to capture just a little of that beauty from the nearby Cadora Woods.
If fishing is your thing, you'll be pleased to know we've purchased a large collection of angling books - mainly focused on carp fishing. We've currently processed around half, so keep an eye on the website as these are added over the next few weeks.
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We always like to meet our customers and put a face to a name. So we might try and mention a few of these moments in our future newsletters. Back at the end of April, we were delighted to meet long-term customer Mr. Perry from Plymouth who was celebrating his 72nd birthday by having a day out which included a visit to Stella Books. Although having bought many books over the years, he had never visited the shop. We really hope you enjoyed your day out Mr. Perry - and the books you were able to find during your visit! It was lovely to meet you! Mr. Perry from Plymouth > |
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Our article and featured book this month both focus on the great outdoors. Alison has written a interesting introduction to the Highways and Byways series of books; while Sonia goes down the natural history route with a look at Deer of the World. Enjoy!
Guidebooks of a Past Era contributed by Alison
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“What dull men are those that tarry at home, Excerpt from Highways and Byways in Northamptonshire and Rutland, by H. A. Evans (1918) We sell a number of different types of old guidebooks in our shop and one of my favourites is the ‘Highways and Byways’ series, each with numerous illustrations, some by noted artists. The ‘Highways and Byways’ series includes 36 pocket-sized regional guides which were hugely popular in their day. They had very distinct branding , which made them instantly noticeable... Read more... |
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A Sample of New Stock
| Althea Joins The Chalet School written by Brent-Dyer, Elinor M. & Cridland, Clarissa | Beyond The Wall of Tears written by Aul, K. Martin | The Conjuror's Box written by Lawrence, Ann | Mystery Cats of The World written by Shuker, Karl P.N. |
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| Price: £35.00 | Price: £34.00 | Price: £24.00 | Price: £12.00 |
| Categorised in CHILDRENS CHALET SCHOOL GIRLS SCHOOL STORIES | Categorised in CHILDRENS GAMES ROLEPLAYING GAMES | Categorised in CHILDRENS FANTASY | Categorised in NATURAL HISTORY CATS CATS (FACTUAL) BIG GAME |
| Tales From The Arabian Nights No author listed. | More From The Bivvy (twilight In The East) written by Paisley, Tim | The Nude: A Study In Ideal Form written by Clark, Kenneth & Smith, Charles Saumarez | Ogham and Coelbren: Mystic Signs and Symbols of The Celtic Druids written by Pennick, Nigel |
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| Price: £28.00 | Price: £26.00 | Price: £15.00 | Price: £20.00 |
| Categorised in CHILDRENS ARABIAN NIGHTS OXFORD ILLUSTRATED CLASSICS | Categorised in FIELD SPORTS ANGLING COARSE FISHING CARP | Categorised in FOLIO SOCIETY ART | Categorised in HISTORY HISTORY (BRITISH) CELTS TREES |
Deer of the World: Their Evolution, Behaviour and Ecology by Valerius Geist contributed by Sonia
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Looking around the office again for inspiration in preparing my featured book article, I noticed we had multiple copies of Deer of the World. I don’t know about you, but I am an animal lover and was immediately drawn to this title. Here in the Wye Valley and the neighbouring Forest of Dean, we have many Deer although I could not tell you what ‘brand’ they are! They are very stealthy creatures and I find myself in awe of them whenever I come across one… so silent in their comings and goings. I guess not so good if they are loose in your countryside garden demolishing your beloved plants! Read more... |
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A Selection from The Special Book Room
| Didier Pironi - Dreams and Nightmares written by Coffey, Lorie & Moller, Jan | A Bundle of Rags In A Cyclone: The Irish Water Spaniel written by Waters, Nick | Kars: Victory Into Defeat written by Rundell, Anthony J. | Silver On The Tree written by Cooper, Susan |
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| 1st 2004 A biography. Didier Pironi was the archetypal racing driver, a woman in every port, wealthy and good looking. He appeared to have it all but it was never enough. His ambition was to become the first French Formula One World Champion... Price: £120.00 | 1998 A celebration of a unique and versatile dog - a breed now recognised at the very top levels of competition in the show ring, a working gundog; a sniffer dog; an obedience and agility dog, but, above all, a character and companion... Price: £150.00 | 1st 2005 Green cloth boards, gilt title to spine. B/w photos and maps. SIGNED by the author 'to mark the 150th anniversary of the capitulation of Kars'. Contents clean. Pictorial dustwrapper is very slightly scuffed. Price: £125.00 | 1st thus 2012 Fifth and final book in "The Dark Is Rising" series. New preface by the author. Purple cloth spine with silver title, purple pictorial paper boards. Colour illustrations. A lovely copy contained in publisher's slipcase which is lightly shelf-scuffed. Price: £180.00 |
This Month's Special Offer
Special Offer20% discount on Enid Blyton books in our Special Book Room. Type in voucher code BLY05 at the checkout to apply your discount before payment. Valid to 5th June 2024. Browse current stock in this offer. |
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The Stella & Rose's Books Team
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