Printed Collectables and Memorabilia

Pair of Needlecraft Magazines – Crochet Lace No...

This pair of vintage Needlecraft magazines — No. 65 (Crochet Lace Series) and No. 66 (Filet Lace ...

This pair of vintage Needlecraft magazines — No. 65 (Crochet Lace Series) and No. 66 (Filet Lace First Series) — dates from the early 1900s (circa 1905–1915) and offers a beautifully preserved glimpse into the lace‑making traditions of the Edwardian era. Priced at 4d when published, each issue focuses on a different specialist technique, providing detailed patterns, diagrams, and illustrated examples for home crafters of the period.Issue No. 65 – Crochet Lace SeriesFeatures classic crochet la...

Pair of Woman’s Realm Home Sewing & Knitting Ma...

This pair of vintage Woman’s Realm Home Sewing & Knitting magazines from December 1966 and Ma...

This pair of vintage Woman’s Realm Home Sewing & Knitting magazines from December 1966 and March 1967 offers a wonderful snapshot of mid‑1960s British craft culture. These special‑edition 78 page publications — separate from the weekly Woman’s Realm magazine — were dedicated entirely to dressmaking, knitting, embroidery, home sewing, and fashion projects, making them highly sought after by collectors and retro craft enthusiasts. Each issue is packed with period patterns, step‑by‑step inst...

Teaching Children to Write Book 5 (1982) – Tom ...

This original 1982 edition of Teaching Children to Write – Book 5: The Styles of Handwriting by T...

This original 1982 edition of Teaching Children to Write – Book 5: The Styles of Handwriting by Tom Gourdie, MBE is a valuable resource for teachers, parents, and anyone interested in handwriting development. Part of Gourdie’s respected educational series, this volume focuses on handwriting styles, letter formation, and practical methods for helping children achieve clear, confident, and consistent writing. Tom Gourdie was one of Britain’s leading handwriting experts, known for his influentia...

Vintage John Mann Souvenir Brochure – Britain’s...

This original John Mann Souvenir Brochure is a standout piece of British entertainment memorabili...

This original John Mann Souvenir Brochure is a standout piece of British entertainment memorabilia, featuring a bold studio portrait of the performer along with a handwritten “all the best” and signature. Styled in rich green and gold, the brochure reflects the polished showmanship that made John Mann famous across the UK. Celebrated as Britain’s No. 1 organist–pianist, John Mann was known for his energetic performances, musical versatility, and charismatic stage presence. Often billed as “a ...

Vintage Woman’s Weekly Magazine – January 30th ...

This original Woman’s Weekly magazine dated January 30th, 1943 is a wonderfully evocative piece o...

This original Woman’s Weekly magazine dated January 30th, 1943 is a wonderfully evocative piece of wartime British publishing. Priced at 3d and issued every Tuesday, this aged copy features practical and stylish knitting designs — including a charming two‑piece woolly set for a six‑to‑eight‑year‑old girl — alongside classic 1940s fashion photography and domestic guidance typical of the era. The cover alone captures the spirit of 1943 home life: resourceful, creative, and determined to stay fa...

Vintage First Lessons in Embroidery Booklets – ...

Step back into the early 20th century with this charming pair of First Lessons in Embroidery book...

Step back into the early 20th century with this charming pair of First Lessons in Embroidery booklets, published by Needlecraft Limited. These beautifully preserved instructional guides — featuring issues No. 5 and No. 9 — were created for use “for home or school,” reflecting a time when needlecraft was an essential domestic and educational skill. Each booklet showcases ornate period typography, a classical illustration of a woman sewing, and an example embroidery design on the cover, making ...

Hillman Minx London–Cape Town Record Run Bookle...

Celebrate one of the great feats of mid‑century motoring with this original promotional booklet c...

Celebrate one of the great feats of mid‑century motoring with this original promotional booklet commemorating the London–Cape Town record run achieved by the Hillman Minx. Bursting with period energy and bold graphic style, the cover captures the drama of long‑distance endurance driving: the Minx in motion, luggage strapped to the roof, and the proud declaration of its record‑breaking journey from Britain to South Africa. Produced as a marketing piece to showcase the Hillman Minx’s reliabilit...

London Airport Guide & Island Air Services Plea...

Capture the excitement of Britain’s early post‑war aviation boom with this superb 16 page origina...

Capture the excitement of Britain’s early post‑war aviation boom with this superb 16 page original London Airport Guide (priced at one shilling) together with an authentic Island Air Services seat ticket for two passengers on a pleasure flight. These two pieces of mid‑century aviation ephemera complement each other beautifully, offering a vivid snapshot of the era when air travel was still a novelty and London Airport — later Heathrow — proudly promoted itself as “The Biggest Airport in the W...