Collecting Vintage Observer’s Books Are you starting a collection of vintage Observer’s Books, or hoping to find out more about the Observer’s that you already own? Since their earliest publication in 1937 Observer’s Books have been very collectible, with some titles being much easier to find than others. The attraction of Observer’s Books has always …
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Vintage Wayside & Woodland Books
The forerunners of Warne’s Observer’s Books The Wayside & Woodland Series was a series of books on nature subjects for all readers, first published by Frederick Warne & Co over one hundred years ago. The first title was Wayside & Woodland Blossoms, by the naturalist, Edward Step, which was published in 1895. Several other titles …
Beatrix Potter: Copyright & Beswick Figurines
Early Peter Rabbit merchandise Have you ever wondered how the Beswick factory in Stafford came to manufacture so many Beatrix Potter characters? You may be surprised to discover that many of Beatrix Potter’s first encounters with publishing, patents and copyright were disappointing and costly. Amazingly, she had to self-publish the first 450 copies of her …
How to Date Vintage Frederick Warne Books using Printer Codes
Dating Beatrix Potter books and Observer’s Pocket Series books Have you ever wondered when your vintage Observer’s Books were actually printed? Dating vintage books can sometimes be a tricky process. Often dates are given on the back of the title page, and include edition details, as well as reprint dates. Information in this format makes …