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Step into a world of history, charm, and nostalgia. Carefully chosen vintage books and collectibles for bibliophiles and curious minds alike.
Learn more at www.retroreadsandrelics.com
Or visit my eBay store: ebay.co.uk/str/retroreadsandrelics
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🐅 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
February 8, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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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
*6 x photos of Bradman Top left: *Bradman cover drives off the bowling of Ken Farnes Bottom left: *Bradman is bowled 4 x smaller close ups of *Bradman batting 3 photos including: Top left: *Bradman and Allen after coin toss Top right: 2nd Test Sydney Dec 18-22 1936: Chipperfield bowling to Hammond, Hammond is 211 Not Out - *BRADMAN at cover Bottom: Panoramic view of Adelaide Oval - 4th Test Jan 29 to Feb 2 1937 Barnett is pictured here getting an autograph from leading British actor Ronald Colman, whilst he was making the Prisoner of Zenda. This highly scarce picture shows him wearing his swashbuckling costume from the film that featured prominently in the scene where Colman duelled with his co-star Douglas Fairbanks Jnr. Colman was also vice president of the Hollywood Cricket Club and a known cricketing buff. Inside Back Cover Gift card attached to back cover in the shape of Australia from Estmere Hanson of Canterbury (Melbourne Suburb), Nancy Steele of Kew (Melbourne Suburb), Patricia Lawson of Ivanhoe (Melbourne Suburb). Inscription shows congratulations to Barnett for his high test average score (being within the Wisden Top 5) and wishing him a speedy recovery.
January 26, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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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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January 14, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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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
January 14, 2026 at 3:51 PM