Author Archives: Maria

Alice in Wonderland

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Maria

If you are a fan of the story of Alice in Wonderland you may be interested to know that Scottish National Ballet have a brand new production – “Alice”. “With brand new choreography by Artistic Director Ashley Page, Alice is … Continue reading →

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Freezing cold but stunning Hay-on-Wye!

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Maria

After the snow fall last week we are at last enjoying a spot of sunshine.  It is still freezing cold outside but it is beautiful!  There has been one of the sharpest frosts overnight that I have ever seen.  Even … Continue reading →

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Hay Winter Festival

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Maria

Has crept upon us all of the sudden!  If you can bear to venture out into the cold this weekend why not pay Hay-on-Wye a visit.  Full programe available here: http://www.hayfestival.com/winterweekend/index.aspx?skinid=11&currencysetting=GBP&localesetting=en-GB&resetfilters=true share: Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post … Continue reading →

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Early Snow for Rose’s Books

Posted on November 26, 2010 by Maria

Winter arrived early for Rose’s Books this year with our first snow fall arriving on Friday 26th November. Views from the shop (front and back): share: Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share via MySpace … Continue reading →

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Elsie Jeanette Oxenham

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Maria

We have recently purchased a large collection of Elsie Oxenham books – both in the Abbey School series and others.  If you are a collector of these schoolgirl stories please check our current stock – click here.  Please do check … Continue reading →

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BB collection new in stock

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Maria

We recently purchased a nice collection of books by BB (Denys Watkins-Pitchford).  Many rare titles are included amongst the stock.  Please click here to see our entire BB stock. share: Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on … Continue reading →

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Jennings Of Course!

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Maria

Amongst recently added stock is a nice selection of Jennings books by Anthony Buckeridge.  Mainly reprints with dustwrappers but also a few first editions as well.  Click here for all Jennings stock. share: Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this … Continue reading →

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The demise of the printed book?

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Maria

I don’t think so!  But it would seem that a lot of people would disagree with me at the moment. The printed book seems to be suffering at the hands of the e-book readers at the moment.  Amazon report that … Continue reading →

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Steam & Vintage Rally, 8th August 2010

Posted on July 30, 2010 by Maria

Brecon Jazz not your scene?  How about the 30th Rally from the Three Cocks Vintage Society Ltd instead?  To be held on Sunday 8th August 2010.  Lots to do and see, just 2 minutes from Hay-on-Wye (if that!).  Please see … Continue reading →

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Fragile Tissue Paper Dustwrappers

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Maria

Stock recording yesterday I came across two Schoolgirls’ Own Annuals from 1930 and 1932.  They both had their original tissue paper dustwrappers which were complete!  I bet there aren’t many of those around anymore as they are extremely fragile!  They … Continue reading →

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