New Used & Vintage Books – 6 Interesting New Arrivals

New Additions to Our Book Collection – Five Interesting Used & Vintage Titles

I’ve recently added six interesting titles to my collection, covering everything from Irish literary history and Indian spirituality to French theatre, Christian devotion and serious Scrabble reference material.

These books are particularly suited to readers and collectors who enjoy discovering older editions, specialist subjects and books with their own character and history.

Featured Books

Gandhiji: The Story of His Life – Gertrude Murray

This illustrated biography of Mahatma Gandhi, written by Gertrude Murray and illustrated by K. K. Hebber, is an older Orient Longman paperback reprinted in 1979. With 128 pages, it offers a compact introduction to the life of Gandhiji and will appeal to readers interested in Indian history, biography and older Indian editions.

Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India – William Dalrymple

William Dalrymple explores nine remarkable lives shaped by different religious paths in modern India. From a Buddhist monk seeking atonement to a Jain nun confronting the demands of detachment, the book provides a fascinating look at faith, tradition and modernity. This is the 2010 Bloomsbury paperback edition with 284 pages.

Famous Irish Writers – Martin Wallace

Published by The Appletree Press in 1992, this 96-page guide explores the lives and works of more than seventy Irish writers, including playwrights, novelists, poets, essayists, historians and philosophers. From Jonathan Swift to Brendan Behan and Maria Edgeworth to Elizabeth Bowen, it offers an engaging journey through Ireland’s literary past, with plenty of unusual stories and fascinating details along the way.

A Testament of Devotion – Thomas R. Kelly

A respected work of devotional and spiritual writing, this edition includes a biographical memoir by Douglas V. Steere. The 1979 Quaker Books paperback contains 114 pages and is an interesting addition for readers and collectors interested in Christian spirituality, Quaker literature and devotional classics. This particular copy is in acceptable used condition, with signs of age and use noted in the listing.

Molière – Le Tartuffe

For lovers of French literature, I have a vintage 1933 Classiques Larousse edition of Molière’s Le Tartuffe. This 73e édition was printed in France in July 1933 and contains 116 pages. More than ninety years old, it has the character and appeal of an early twentieth-century French literary edition. The copy is in good used condition, with a small tear at the bottom of the front cover/page near the spine, as detailed in the listing.

Collins Scrabble Tournament and Club Word List

For word-game enthusiasts, this Collins Scrabble Tournament and Club Word List is a specialist reference containing more than a quarter of a million permissible words, including words up to 15 letters in length. Published by HarperCollins in 2007, this first-edition paperback contains 1,178 pages and is endorsed by the World English-Language Scrabble Players’ Association.

It is an invaluable reference for serious Scrabble players, tournament competitors and club members who need a comprehensive tool for checking word validity. This copy is in good used condition with foxing.

Something for Every Kind of Reader

This latest selection demonstrates the variety that can be found among older and used books. Whether your interests lie in Indian history, religion and spirituality, Irish literature, French theatre or word games, there is something here to explore.

I take care to describe the condition of my used books honestly, including noticeable signs of age, wear and previous ownership. Please check the individual product listings and photographs for specific condition details before purchasing.

Browse the latest additions to our collection and discover your next interesting read.