Tag: classic literature

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We Never Get Tired of Wuthering Heights Editions!

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte is one book we always keep in store – a timeless classic that keeps having new life breathed into it with each generation of readers. I particularly enjoy seeing different vintage editions in all their precious glory. Below are some of our current covers. There is always an affordbale, collectible copy of Wuthering Heights within easy reach.

Fun fact: did you know that Emily Bronte cauterised her own wound after being bitten by a rabid dog. She was also an ace rifle shooter.

This above edition of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte was published by Russell Classics/ P.R Gawthorn in the 1940s. Lovely coloured frontispiece.

This rare Australian edition of Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte was published by Dymocks Book Arcade in 1950.

But if you’re in the mood for a timeless understated look, you can’t go past the Heron Edition. This edition (below) was published by Heron Books in the 1960s and features a lovely inked likeness of Emily on the title page.

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The Most Beautiful Alice in Wonderlands

Alice is always a favourite for collectors. Below are some of the editions we’ve had or have. I get some interesting queries about these. Generally they relate to the illustrations. Collectors become quite specific about the artist and the kind of drawings. For instance, they might ask to see a particular edition’s illustration of when Alice’s neck elongates.

Though it’s not necessarily my most beloved book to read, I can’t help but feel drawn towards collecting Alice as well. When one of our edition’s sell, I always have mixed feelings, happy for someone to buy it, but sad to see it go. The edition immediately below is one of my most favourites. The illustrations are particularly magnificent. My other favourite was the edition with Charles Blackman’s illustrations. We had a copy of that in the store last year, but it sold fairly quickly. I collected my first Alice at the age of about ten years old and I still have it.