Rare books in North Yorkshire, UK
Frost Books and Artifacts Limited (FBA) is a small company set up to celebrate the 200-year-old Frost printing tradition. Housed in J. O. Frost's refurbished premises in Bar Street, Scarborough, FBA is a working co-operative selling over 3,500 third party owned original rare books dating back to the 16th century. These volumes are supplemented by select prints, reproductions, and modern copies. In addition, we sell a wide selection of fascinating historical artifacts from around the world. Although the physical premises are tiny, for members there is a reading lounge and a £5 discount off each book priced at £15 or more. This discount is available both on-line and in-store. To become a member, please use the sign-up form at the top of this page.
Britain is famous for the number and quality of rare book stores. We are delighted to represent Scarborough and offer a large range of interesting and rare books. Some of these books have very fine bindings and are works of art in themselves. They cover all subjects from science to religion and include a great selection of novels from famous authors as diverse as Charles Dickens, Enid Blyton and Jane Austen.
We are always interested in purchasing collections of good quality rare and antique books in any quantity and are happy to travel the UK for this purpose.
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The study of history, which is derived from the Greek term ἱστορία, meaning "inquiry; knowledge acquired by investigation", is the investigation of past events.
Before the invention of writing systems, these events were known as prehistory.
History is the recollection, discovery, collection, organisation, presentation, and interpretation of the past. Historians use sources such as written documents, oral accounts, art, and material artefacts to gain knowledge about the past.
They also analyse the causes and effects of different events to explain why they happened. Historians often discuss the purpose of history and its relevance to current events.
Thomas Hardy's works became public domain in December 1978, fifty years after his death, by the Berne Convention.
However, the Copyrights, Designs and Patents Act of 1988 extended the period of copyright expiration to seventy years, meaning that Hardy's writings remain out of copyright.
Hardy is remembered as an English novelist and poet in the tradition of Victorian realism, drawing inspiration from Romanticism and the poetry of William Wordsworth.
He was sharply critical of many aspects of Victorian society, particularly the marginalisation of rural people in Britain, such as those from the South West of England where he was born.
With over 500 tapestries, weapons, and ancient artifacts, you can discover a world of history and culture at Frost Books & Artifacts.
The 18th, 19th, and much of the 20th Centuries saw vast antiquities end up in commercial markets and private possession.
To ensure the ethical and responsible trade of antiquities, we take great care to research provenance history and consult with curators, academics, and experts before purchasing.
Every object we sell is provided with documentation about its age, culture, and description, as well as any collection information known to us at the time.
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