Somerset House Books
Member of ANZAAB - Australia
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Aboriginal Australia
Art
Children's Books
Ephemera
Local History
Railways
Somerset House Books operates from retail premises in Willoughby, Sydney.
Our shop called Love Vintage Books, caters for all subject and genre interests. However we tend to concentrate on transport, military history, art, architecture and photography as well as all aspects of Australiana. We have a section devoted to childrens' collectable books including, classics, favourite novels, annuals and novelty books.
We aim at making our shop a restful oasis for all readers and collectors by keeping it as interesting, enjoyable and welcoming as possible.
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563 Willoughby Rd Willoughby, 2068 Australia Get Directions
Store Hours
Mondays Closed
Tuesdays 10am – 4pm (“ish”)
Wednesdays 10am – 4pm (“ish”)
Thursdays 10am – 4pm (“ish”)
Fridays 10am – 4pm (“ish”)
Saturdays 10am – 4pm (“ish”)
Sundays Closed
Otherwise by chance or appointment
Highlights
A Clockwork Orange | Anthony Burgess
$3900
This first edition of “A Clockwork Orange” by Anthony Burgess, published by Heinemann in 1962, is a highly collectible item.
The book is in good condition, bound in chocolate brown cloth with silver titles on the spine.
The original, price-clipped magenta dust jacket, designed by Barry Trengrove, shows some spine fading, edge browning, and minor chipping but is now protected by a clear archival cover.
Light flecking on all edges, with excellent condition text, makes this copy a valuable addition to any collection.
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Some English Gardens
$1100
This first edition of “Some English Gardens” by George Elgood and Gertrude Jekyll, published by Longmans, Green and Company in 1904, is a rare and collectible item.
Bound in the original blue buckram with gilt lettering and ruling on the spine and upper front board, the book is in very good condition despite minor wear.
It includes 50 full-page watercolour illustrations by Elgood, with text by Jekyll, showcasing 36 British gardens.
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The Compleat Angler | Izaak Walton
$3900
|SOLD BEFORE SHOW| The world’s most famous fishing book, this copy is produced duplicating an 1897 edition from John Lane, the Bodley Head Ltd edited by Richard Le Gallienne and the 1676 text is the last to be revised by Walton, now with modernised spelling.
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Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee | Dee Brown
$3900
1970 (First Edition, Second Printing)
This edition is a valuable piece for collectors due to its historical context, author’s inscription, and well-preserved condition.
It remains an eloquent and fully documented account of the Native Americans’ plight during the 19th century, making it a significant addition to any collection.
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My African Journey | Winston Churchill
$1300
This first edition of “My African Journey” by Winston S. Churchill, published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1908, is a prized collectible.
The hardcover is bound in slightly rubbed red cloth with an embossed title and hunting scene on the front board and gilt on the spine.
The book includes 61 illustrations, 46 photographs by the author, and three detailed maps. It remains in good condition despite some wear, such as loose pages and hinge cracking.
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Atlas Shrugged | Ayn Rand
$3500
“Atlas Shrugged” is Rand’s magnum opus, depicting a dystopian United States where private businesses struggle under oppressive laws.
Bound in turquoise blue cloth with gilt and black titles on the spine and AR initials in gilt on the front board, the book is in excellent condition with only minor corner bruising and light tape marks on the endpapers.
The original, unclipped multicolored dust jacket is lightly chipped but protected in an archival cover.
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Our Man in Havana | Graham Greene
$700
Set in Havana, Cuba, this satirical black comedy draws on Greene’s own experiences in MI6.
The novel humorously critiques the British Intelligence Service through the protagonist, a vacuum cleaner salesman turned spy.
This first edition of “Our Man in Havana” by Graham Greene, published by William Heinemann Ltd in 1958, is a highly collectible item.
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French Provincial Cooking | Elizabeth David
$980
This first edition of “French Provincial Cooking” by Elizabeth David, published by Michael Joseph in 1960, is a renowned culinary classic. It features a hardcover bound in green cloth with gilt lettering on a red background, and a pictorial design on the front board. The book includes a rare first impression English dust jacket, now protected by an archival cover. The text is clean with slight age-toning and minor stains on the fore-edge.
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