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Non-Marches Interloper for last week of map exhibition
10/05/2016

During our annual map shows we always like to do something different for the last week. In some years this has meant having an additional event such as a talk. This year we are showing a stunning 16th century map of France by Laurent Fries.

The map is the oldest that we have ever shown, and is a snip at a mere £495 for any-one who loves France and would like a visual record of that affection. The map is in the early trapezoidal style and is one of the most stunning items that we have ever shown.

On a less portentous note yesterday I had a day off and spent it running errands, and then settling down to finish a very good thriller by Tom Bradby ( of ITV fame). All of his books are well written and well researched, and this one is no exception. Set during the heyday of Lucky Luciano and Florence LaGuardia ( mostly known for the airport that was dedicated to him, as was the same for John Foster Dulles in the words of Gil Scott-Heron). A good wet day read.

Also got to listen to some jazz -  the Eric Legnini trio 'Ballads'. A truly wonderful record by a wonderful musician.

Back to the grindstone today, and as ever have lots to do. Wanting to get through processing some of the many books that I have bought recently, as I already have two big buys confirmed for next month ( mostly history) and calls for me to see books coming in every day. Ah the life of a book dealer is never quiet.

If you still have not seen the map exhibition yet, I would urge you to pop in before it ends on Sunday. Lots of wonderful things to see, and still many items left for sale.

PS have copies of some of the novels in the Gerald Durrell Corfu trilogy if you are experiencing withdrawal following the ending of the wonderful (if a little loose) adaptation on Sunday.