Author Archives: Chris

High Tides at Stella Books Tintern

Posted on February 20, 2011 by Chris

The River Wye advancing towards Stella Books! But King Canute or at least Monmouth Council held it back and we escaped this time. More high tides in the next few days. (Note the canoe on the river bank ready for … Continue reading →

Posted in local interest | Tagged , , | Comments Off

The Beauty of Books

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Chris

The BBC is celebrating books this year and a new series begins 7th February which combines stories, interviews, illustrations and archive to reveal the beauty of books. The four episodes will explore the enduring appeal and importance of books from a 4th century bible … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Comments Off

World’s Most Expensive Book

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Chris

A rare 4-volume set of Birds Of America by John James Audubon has set a world record at Sotheby’s Auction. These huge volumes of over 400 stunning handcoloured illustrations, which are more than 4 feet wide when opened out, sold for £7.3 million making it … Continue reading →

Posted in press cuttings | Tagged , , | Comments Off

Red and Yellow and Green and Gold

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Chris

Autumn in the Wye Valley, it’s my favourite time of year. Masses of colour everywhere you look. We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful area – it makes me want to rush out and take as many … Continue reading →

Posted in local interest | Comments Off

Rare Rupert Bear books in stock now

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Chris

We have recently catalogued a number of exceptionally scarce Rupert Bear books. These are written by Mary Tourtel, Rupert’s creator, and were published in the 1920s. They include the very first Rupert book ‘The Adventures of Rupert The Little Lost … Continue reading →

Posted in Recently Added Stock, Rupert | Tagged , | Comments Off

Rupert, Stella and the BBC

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Chris

We had a great day at the Follower’s of Rupert meeting on August 28th. It was lovely to meet so many friends, old and new. Especially exciting was the fact that a film crew from the BBC were in attendance … Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Rupert, book fair | Tagged , | Comments Off

Is it a Seagull? Is it a Swan? No it’s a ….

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Chris

Little Egret! Here in Tintern on the River Wye.  The Little Egret is a small white heron with attractive white plumes on crest, back and chest, black legs and bill and yellow feet. It first appeared in the UK in significant numbers … Continue reading →

Posted in local interest | Tagged , | Comments Off

Hummingbird Hawkmoth Sighting

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Chris

We were delighted to have a rare (in the UK) hummingbird hawkmoth visit our garden. These beautiful daytime flying moths are so-called because, just like a hummingbird, they hover off the flower to feed, their wings beating so fast they are … Continue reading →

Posted in local interest | Tagged , | Comments Off

Awards for Tintern Wine

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Chris

Parva Farm Vineyard of Tintern has won a silver medal, four bronze medals and a highly commended in the English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition 2010.  Well worth a visit, you can have a guided tour of the vineyard and a … Continue reading →

Posted in local interest | Tagged , , | 1 Comment