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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The Sailing Companion, Wave-Riding Wonders, Victorious Vessels & Spectacular Seafaring by Miles Kendall, 2005Regular price £4.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Fishing a Highland Stream A Love Affair With A River By John Inglis Hall 1987Regular price £8.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
A Century of Golf at Cruden Bay 1899-1999 including a local historyRegular price £25.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Barossa Valley Sketchbook, drawings by Jeanette McLeod, Text by Colin Thiele, 1977 (Vintage Art Book)Regular price £6.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Diesels, A Driver's Reminiscences by L. C. Jacks 1982 (Modern Transport Memoir)Regular price £13.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
A Book of Hockey For Schools Illustrated With Over Thirty Photographs and Diagrams (Vintage Sports Instruction Book)Regular price £4.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Salmon Fishing: Philosophy and Practice By Richard Waddington 1959Regular price £5.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Playing The Games by Reginald Arkell, pictured by R. S. Sherriffs, 1935Regular price £14.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Start of Play The Curious Origins Of Our Favourite Sports By Jonathan Rice 1998Regular price £3.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
The Language of Sport By C.E. Hare 1939 1st EditionRegular price £8.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
The Hunting Instinct, The Development of Field Sports over the Ages by Michael Brander, Proof Copy, 1964Regular price £25.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
A Picture History of English Pottery by Griselda Lewis, 1956Regular price £10.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
The Ascent of Everest By John Hunt 1953 1st EditionRegular price £8.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Successful Shooting By Captain J.B. Drought 1948 1st EditionRegular price £8.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
The Book Of Cricket By Sir Pelham Warner 1947Regular price £4.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Close of Play By Alan Miller 1949 1st EditionRegular price £6.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Golf Is My Game By Bobby Jones 1961 1st EditionRegular price £6.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
How To Curl By Edward R. BoaseRegular price £5.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
That Loon O' Baxter's, A Tale of Scottish Fisher Life by W. SkinnerRegular price £15.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Tartan Tapestry, An Anthology of Scotland Past Present Future by John Hay, 1961Regular price £5.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Understanding Book Collecting by Grant Uden, 1983Regular price £10.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Stanley Gibbons Priced Catalogue of Stamps of the British Empire 1923 Part 1Regular price £10.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Modern Needlecraft, A Practical Guide, Editor Davide C. MinterRegular price £35.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per- 
                  
Contemporary Embroidery Design by Joan Nicholson, 1954Regular price £25.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per
 
           
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              

 
              
