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Behind the Scenes: Domestic Arrangements in Historic Houses by Christina Hardyment

Posted on June 4, 2013 by BookLovers of Bath

Behind the Scenes: Domestic Arrangements in Historic Houses by Christina Hardyment lands on the |> SALE <| shelves in my shop. The National Trust, 1997, Hardback in dust wrapper. First in this edition. [First: Penguin, 1992] Jacket illustration: Detail of … Continue reading →

Posted in BookLovers of Bath: The Shop! | Tagged architecture, britain, conditions, country, culture, customs, domestic, domesticity, Dwellings, equipment, furnishings, historic, history, home, homes, house, household, housekeeping, houses, interiors, life, management, material, servants, social | Leave a comment

Mrs Harris Goes To New York by Paul Gallico

Posted on February 7, 2012 by BookLovers of Bath

Mrs Harris Goes To New York by Paul Gallico hits the £1 shelf in my shop. Michael Joseph, 1960, Hardback in dust wrapper. From the cover: Mrs Ada Harris, the cheerful, courageous cockney charwoman, won the hearts of hundreds of … Continue reading →

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How to Restore and Repair Practically Everything by Lorraine Johnson

Posted on December 19, 2011 by BookLovers of Bath

How to Restore and Repair Practically Everything by Lorraine Johnson hits the £1 shelf in my shop. Michael Joseph, 1977, Hardback in dust wrapper. Illustrated with black and white photographs. From the cover: The current enthusiasm for older dwellings means … Continue reading →

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Your First Grandchild — Useful, Touching And Hilarious Guide For First-Time Grandparents by Peggy Vance; Paul Greenwood; Peggy Vance;

Posted on August 9, 2011 by BookLovers of Bath

Published by Thorsons, 1999, Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. See this book on my web site? Later Printing. From the cover: If you are a new grandparent then Your First Grandchild is the book for you. Gentle, warm and humorous, it … Continue reading →

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