🐅 KPM Berlin striding tiger (white porcelain)

A sculptural form translated into porcelain by one of Europe’s longest-surviving manufactories, founded in 1763 under Frederick the Great.

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#KPMBerlin #Porcelain #DecorativeArts #Animalier #ObjectHistory

📅 #OTD 1 Feb 1920, The South African Air Force was formed.

Service under that banner would be recorded one flight at a time in documents like this original #WWII aircrew log book - tracing service from South Africa to Europe and the Middle East.

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#onthisday

The 1936–37 Ashes: the only series ever overturned from 2–0 down. Don Bradman’s finest hour, captured in an original scrapbook owned by England Test cricketer Charlie Barnett. 60+ rare photos blending #Ashes history, Australiana & Golden Age Hollywood.” 🏏📸 #australiaday #donbradman #cricket

Following on from yesterday's post I've taken a closer look in a blog post focusing on Shakespeare in print and how several of his works have been edited and translated across the generations.

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#NationalYearOfReading #Shakespeare #GoAllIn2026

2026 is the UK’s National Year of Reading 📖
What better time to spotlight 3 x scarce #Shakespeare themed books:
• Complete Works of Shakspeare (1850s/60s, George Stevens)
• The Great Dramas (German ed.)
• All’s Well That Ends Well (Henry Hudson)

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#NationalYearOfReading

A rare family heirloom from my private collection.
Edward Gordon Craig's The Book of Penny Toys (1899)
Original limited edition with all original hand-coloured plates intact.

A scarce Arts & Crafts classic ready for its next custodian.

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#AntiquarianBooks #Arts&Crafts

Hello Bluesky 👋
I’m behind Retro Reads & Relics, sharing #vintage books and curious #collectibles I genuinely love. Everything’s chosen for its history, character, and story.
Have a look if that’s your thing:
📚 www.retroreadsandrelics.com
🛒 ebay.co.uk/str/retroreadsandrelics

#retroreads #booksky