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A unique secondhand book browsing experience.

We love secondhand books, and we love transparency. We provide photos of the actual books for sale, including front and back cover photos, as well as detailed descriptions of their condition.

Based in Fife, Scotland, we ship to anywhere in the UK. We have a selection from almost every genre, with a focus on science fiction, fantasy, art, and non-fiction (and we are always open to requests!). Each collection is carefully curated and selected by founder Halena, who has been selling books since 2021 (and reading books as long as she can remember being alive!).

Handbound Notebooks now available!

A selection of hardback, case-bound notebooks and long-stitch journals, all made from high-quality materials using traditional bookbinding techniques and tools. 

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Gardens Ancient and Modern: An Epitome of the Literature of the Garden-Art by Albert Forbes Sieveking
Gardens Ancient and Modern: An Epitome of the Literature of the Garden-Art by Albert Forbes Sieveking
Gardens Ancient and Modern: An Epitome of the Literature of the Garden-Art by Albert Forbes Sieveking
Gardens Ancient and Modern: An Epitome of the Literature of the Garden-Art by Albert Forbes Sieveking
Gardens Ancient and Modern: An Epitome of the Literature of the Garden-Art by Albert Forbes Sieveking
Gardens Ancient and Modern: An Epitome of the Literature of the Garden-Art by Albert Forbes Sieveking
Gardens Ancient and Modern: An Epitome of the Literature of the Garden-Art by Albert Forbes Sieveking
Gardens Ancient and Modern: An Epitome of the Literature of the Garden-Art by Albert Forbes Sieveking
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Gardens Ancient and Modern: An Epitome of the Literature of the Garden-Art by Albert Forbes Sieveking

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A richly curated anthology tracing the evolution of garden design and philosophy, Gardens Ancient and Modern brings together writings from antiquity to the 19th century. Edited by Albert Forbes Sieveking, this volume offers a sweeping literary survey of the garden as both art form and cultural symbol, featuring excerpts from poets, philosophers, and horticulturalists across centuries. A must-have for lovers of landscape history, garden design, and classical literature.

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Hardback, good condition. Pages have top edge gilt and uncut side and bottom edges (deckled); gold gilt to spine. Spine is beginning to separate from the binding at the flyleaf. Corners slightly worn, with a few marks on front and back covers.

Published by J.M. Dent & Co, 1899 (first published 1895).

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