We would like to inform you that a new round of our Latin, Ancient Greek and Classical Chinese courses for complete beginners will be starting again very soon. The details are as follows. Ancient Greek Module 1 Saturdays 4pm-6pm, commencing 7 June 2014 Number of sessions: 4 Course fee: $500/module Early registration discount: 15% at […]
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Arabian Nights Back in Stock
We are very happy to restock the following 2 editions of The Arabian Nights – editions that are becoming more and more sought after over the years: 1. The Arabian Nights Entertainments (2 Volumes) 2. The Arabian Nights, III Vol Set (1934)
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We are happy to announce we now offer a selection of original antique maps from the 1700s to early 1900s. Here are some lovely maps of various parts of the world: 1. Ceylon, 1750 2. Europe, 1844 3. China and Japan, 1900s 4. Asia, 1828 More maps here.
Continue readingBack in Stock: Leatherbound Classics
We have a few beautiful full-leather, fine-binding classics back in stock! 1. Dialogues on Love & Friendship – Plato 2. Politics & Poetics – Aristotle 3. Tales of Edgar Allan Poe
Continue readingGustave Doré: two centuries of influence
Gustave Doré (1832 – 1883) was a French artist, engraver, illustrator and sculptor. He is one of our favourite illustrators of all time, and his influence is so pervasive that everything from computer games (Diablo) to movies (Lord of the Rings, What Dreams May Come, The Ten Commandments) bear the unmistakable marks of his visual […]
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