{"title":"Books","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"father-joe-autobiography-joseph-williamson-poplar-stepney-first-edition-1963","title":"Father Joe Autobiography Joseph Williamson Poplar Stepney First Edition 1963","description":"A fascinating and socially important mid-century autobiography telling the story of Father Joseph Williamson, known for his work in the East End of London, particularly the parishes of Poplar and Stepney. This compelling memoir reflects on poverty, post-war London life and Father Joe’s dedication to helping vulnerable communities in one of the city’s most deprived areas.\nThe striking turquoise dust jacket and blue cloth boards give this vintage first edition wonderful shelf appeal, while the atmospheric cover artwork captures the mood of 1960s East London beautifully.\nAn excellent piece for collectors of social history, religious history, London ephemera, autobiographies or vintage books with strong visual character.\n\nCondition Report:\nGood vintage condition overall for its age. First printed in 1963. Original dust jacket present with noticeable age-related wear including rubbing, edge wear, small tears, creasing and some loss to corners and spine ends. Blue cloth boards beneath remain clean and bright with gilt lettering to spine. Pages are clean overall with light age toning. There is a handwritten inscription\/date to the front endpaper. Binding appears sound and intact. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\n\nThank you so much for looking!","brand":"FS Vintage Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54824299168087,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/5333\/3591\/files\/0a6203d2-il_fullxfull.8073786338_lapj.jpg?v=1788124599"},{"product_id":"i-havent-unpacked-an-autobiography-by-william-holt-published-in-1942","title":"I Haven't Unpacked an Autobiography by William Holt Published in 1942","description":"I Haven’t Unpacked\nAn Autobiography by William Holt\nPublished by The Book Club, London, 1942\n\nA wonderfully, characterful wartime-era autobiography by William Holt, recounting an extraordinary and adventurous life filled with travel, political upheaval and personal reinvention. Holt’s story moves from Yorkshire mills to Spain, Canada, Japan and beyond, making this a fascinating snapshot of early 20th century life and travel.\nThis vintage 1942 Book Club edition retains its original dust jacket and striking red cloth boards beneath. The worn jacket and aged pages give the book a beautifully timeworn appearance full of authentic vintage charm.\n\nAn ideal piece for collectors of autobiographies, travel writing, wartime literature or decorative vintage books with character.\n\nCondition Report:\nFair vintage condition overall consistent with age and use. Published in 1942. Original dust jacket present but heavily worn, with tears, creasing, rubbing and loss to edges and corners. Red cloth boards beneath remain bright and attractive. Pages show age toning throughout with some light marks consistent with age. Binding appears intact and sound. A well-loved vintage copy with plenty of character and display appeal. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\n\nThank you so much for looking!","brand":"FS Vintage Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54824299233623,"sku":null,"price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/5333\/3591\/files\/9b5f6dc7-il_fullxfull.8121664735_pd1g.jpg?v=1788124596"},{"product_id":"widecombe-fair-by-eden-phillpotts-art-nouveau-cloth-edition-1932-inscription","title":"Widecombe Fair by Eden Phillpotts: Art Nouveau Cloth Edition (1932 Inscription)","description":"A beautifully understated vintage edition of Widecombe Fair by celebrated Devon author Eden Phillpotts. Bound in pale decorative cloth with elegant Art Nouveau style detailing to the cover and spine, this charming book captures the atmosphere of rural Dartmoor and West Country life that Phillpotts became so well known for.\nA lovely addition for collectors of classic English literature, decorative antique books, or anyone drawn to cottagecore, country house and rustic interiors. Its soft neutral tones make it especially beautiful for styling shelves, coffee tables or vintage-inspired spaces.\nThe book also contains a handwritten inscription dated 1932, adding further character and history to the piece.\nCondition Report:\nGood vintage condition overall with gentle age-related wear consistent with use and age. The pale cloth boards show some light marking, fading and minor rubbing to edges and corners. Pages have natural age toning throughout, but the binding appears sound and intact. There is a handwritten inscription to the front endpaper dated 1932. Internally clean and very presentable overall. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\n\nThank you so much for looking!","brand":"FS Vintage Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54824299200855,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/5333\/3591\/files\/cc83bb30-il_fullxfull.8073723980_jva2.jpg?v=1788124596"},{"product_id":"notes-on-the-chase-of-the-wild-red-deer-by-charles-palk-collyns-published-1907","title":"Notes on the Chase of the Wild Red Deer by Charles Palk Collyns- published 1907","description":"A fascinating and beautifully illustrated early 20th century country sports book exploring the history and tradition of wild red deer hunting in Devon and Somerset. Written by Charles Palk Collyns of Dulverton and edited by The Hon. L. J. Bathurst, this volume includes historical accounts, remarkable runs and incidents connected with the chase from 1780–1860.\nThis charming antique book features attractive gilt lettering and stag illustration to the front board, along with a lovely colour plate illustration inside. A wonderful piece for collectors of sporting literature, countryside history, hunting memorabilia or decorative antique books.\n\nCondition Report:\nFair vintage\/antique condition overall for its age. Published in 1907. The cover shows age-related wear, fading and rubbing, with some marks and softening to edges and corners.\nThe internal, first illustrated page appears to have been repaired and reattached at some point with aged tape, although binding to the rest of the book is intact and there is foxing\/discolouration throughout consistent with age. The dust wrapper\/endpaper is creased and worn. Binding remains intact and the book displays beautifully despite its wear. Please study photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\n\nThank you so much for looking.","brand":"FS Vintage Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54824299495767,"sku":null,"price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/5333\/3591\/files\/6729c16c-il_fullxfull.8073689358_te33.jpg?v=1788124598"},{"product_id":"gullivers-travels-1864-edition-jonathan-swift-classic-literature-over-300-illustrations","title":"Gulliver's Travels 1864 Edition: Jonathan Swift Classic Literature (Over 300 Illustrations)","description":"This is a highly collectable, classic edition, in good condition edition of Gulliver's Travels, a fabulous example of classic literature, by Jonathan Swift. This copy was published in 1864 by S. O. Beeten in London. \nThe title page states that there are over wood engraving illustration colour plates.\nNo dust jacket. The binding remains firm. Pages and plates have light tanning and foxing throughout.\n Previous owner's inscription to front free endpaper. Boards have light shelf-wear with corner bumping. Slight crushing to spine ends\n\n Condition: Overall Condition: Good \n\nThe classic story of Gulliver's Travels is a delightful escape for any reader, with dreamy, beauitful illustration plates; making it a gorgeous, one of a kind gift or a great edition to a collection. \n\nPlease look carefully through all of the photographs, this will give you the most accurate look at the condition of the book for your consideration. \n\n\n*Please note, pre-loved and vintage items will often come with signs of wear, please be assured that I will always do everything I can to outline any major faults in the description and document in the photos. \n\n\nThank you so much for looking!","brand":"FS Vintage Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54824299692375,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/5333\/3591\/files\/e95142c2-il_fullxfull.8026905375_33tt.jpg?v=1788124601"}],"url":"https:\/\/fsvintagecompany.co.uk\/collections\/books.oembed","provider":"FS Vintage Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}