Collection: Hobbies & Interests Books
Discover a world of inspiration and enjoyment with our collection of antique and vintage hobbies and interests books. Whether you’re a keen gardener, passionate cook, craft enthusiast, or collector, these books offer practical advice, timeless tips, and a fascinating glimpse into the pastimes that have delighted generations.
Explore the Variety of Hobbies & Interests
Our collection covers a diverse range of topics, including gardening, cookery and baking, needlework, crafts, card games, chess, angling, sports, music, and collecting. You’ll also find books on photography, travel, puzzles, and leisure activities; perfect for anyone looking to learn a new skill or deepen a lifelong passion. Each book is a unique window into the culture and creativity of its time.
Browse Our Hobbies & Interests Books
Looking for something specific? Use our search function to find books by title, author, or topic. You might also enjoy exploring our Sports & Leisure Books or Vintage Music Books collections for even more inspiration.
All of our antique and vintage books are carefully sourced and clearly described, so you can buy with confidence.
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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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Excursion Flora of the British Isles by Clapham, Tutin & Warburg, 1968
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Every Man His Own Gardener by John Halsham, 1904
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Rock Gardens and Rock Plants , Report of the Conference held by the Royal Horticultural Society and the Alpine Garden Society, edited by F. J. Chittenden, 1936
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Some Good Garden Plants by F. J. Chittenden, 1938, Vintage Gardening Book
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Notes on a Cellar-Book by George Saintsbury, 1931
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Impressionist Art 1860-1920 Edited by Ingo F. Walther, Part 1 Impressionism in France by Peter H. Feist, 2006
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Icelandic Patterns in Needlepoint, Over 40 easy-to-stitch designs from the Land of Ice and Fire, by Jona Sparey, 1993
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History and Practice of Platinum Printing by Luis Nadeau, 1986
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The British Insurance Business, A Guide to its History & Records, Cockerell & Green, 1994
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Diversions & Pastimes, A Second Series of Winter Nights Entertainments, by R. M. Abraham, 1933
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The Sailing Companion, Wave-Riding Wonders, Victorious Vessels & Spectacular Seafaring by Miles Kendall, 2005
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The Genus Rosa by Ellen Willmott, Vol I-II, 1914, Rare Antique Books
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The Lost Art of Walking, The History, Science, Philosophy, and Literature of Pedestrianism, by Geoff Nicholson, 2008
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A New Dictionary of Birds, Sir A. Landsborough Thomson, 1965
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The Seeing Eye by Freda Lingstrom, 1960
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A Shetland Pattern Book, Knitting Designs Selected and Edited by Mary Smith and Maggie Twatt, 1981
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Poisonous Plants, A Cultural and Social History by Robert Bevan-Jones, 2009
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The Lost Language of Plants by Stephen Harrod Buhner, The Ecological Importance of Plant Medicines to Life on Earth
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Edible Wild Plants & Herbs by Pamela Michael, A Compendium of Recipes and Remedies, 2010
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The Concise British Flora in Colour by W. Keble Martin - 1486 Species Illustrated, 1965
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Know Your Conifers by Herbert L. Edlin, Forestry Commission Booklet No. 15, 1971
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