Collection: For The Passionate Hobbyist
Delight the enthusiast in your life with a special gift from our collection of vintage and antique books celebrating hobbies and interests of every kind. We have carefully selected titles for a memorable gift, spanning fishing, sports, gardening, cooking, crafts, collecting, and more. Whether your loved one enjoys casting a line, tending to the garden, experimenting in the kitchen, or exploring new creative pursuits, our collection offers something special for every passionate hobbyist. From practical guides and illustrated manuals to rare finds and inspiring stories, there is a thoughtful gift for every interest.
Each book can be beautifully wrapped in vintage inspired brown paper and finished with an elegant black ribbon. You can also add a personal handwritten gift message - just enter your message at checkout and we’ll include it with your gift. These special touches make every present truly unforgettable.
Explore our selection of hobbyist gifts below, perfect for birthdays, special occasions, or simply to celebrate a favourite pastime. If you don’t spot the right gift here, visit our full Hobbies & Interests collection for even more inspiring options. Or return to our main Gifts collection to discover more unique ideas.
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A Book of Hockey For Schools Illustrated With Over Thirty Photographs and Diagrams
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Salmon Fishing: Philosophy and Practice By Richard Waddington 1959
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Playing The Games by Reginald Arkell, pictured by R. S. Sherriffs, 1935
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Start of Play The Curious Origins Of Our Favourite Sports By Jonathan Rice 1998
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The Language of Sport By C.E. Hare 1939 1st Edition
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The Hunting Instinct, The Development of Field Sports over the Ages by Michael Brander, Proof Copy, 1964
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A Picture History of English Pottery by Griselda Lewis, 1956
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The Ascent of Everest By John Hunt 1953 1st Edition
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Successful Shooting By Captain J.B. Drought 1948 1st Edition
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The Book Of Cricket By Sir Pelham Warner 1947
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Close of Play By Alan Miller 1949 1st Edition
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Golf Is My Game By Bobby Jones 1961 1st Edition
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How To Curl By Edward R. Boase
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That Loon O' Baxter's, A Tale of Scottish Fisher Life by W. Skinner
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Tartan Tapestry, An Anthology of Scotland Past Present Future by John Hay, 1961
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Understanding Book Collecting by Grant Uden, 1983
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Stanley Gibbons Priced Catalogue of Stamps of the British Empire 1923 Part 1
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Modern Needlecraft, A Practical Guide, Editor Davide C. Minter
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Contemporary Embroidery Design by Joan Nicholson, 1954
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Happy Hunting Ground, Publications of the Texas Folklore Society Number IV, edited by J. Frank Dobie, 1964
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Abbotsford, The Personal Relics and Antiquarian Treasures of Sir Walter Scott, described by The Hon. Mary Monica Maxwell Scott of Abbotsford and Illustrated by William Gibb, 1893
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Trees and Flowers of England and Wales Illustrated Guide by H G. Jameson, 1925
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Drink, the Pleasures of Life series, by Andre Simon, 1948
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A Holiday Fisherman by Maurice Headlam, 1934
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