Collection: Hobbies & Interests Books
Explore antique and vintage hobbies and interests books filled with practical advice, inspiration, and timeless tips for every enthusiast. Perfect for collectors, book lovers, and anyone passionate about learning or leisure.
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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Pottery and Porcelain, A Guide to Collectors by Frederick Litchfield (Antiques Reference Book, 1905)
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Tantra, The Search for Ecstasy by Indra Sinha (Spirituality Book, 1993)
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Gold Jewelry from Tibet and Nepal by Jane Casey Singer (Art Book, 1996)
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A Gardener's Dictionary of Plant Names, A Handbook on the Origin and Meaning of Some Plant Names by A.W. Smith (Gardening Reference Book, 1971)
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Coins of England & the United Kingdom, Spink Standard Catalogue of British Coins 39th Edition by Spink (Reference Book, 2004)
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Design in Embroidery by Kathleen Whyte (Art & Craft Book, 1974)
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The Technique of Alpine Mountaineering (Mountaineering Guide Book)
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Edible Wild Plants & Herbs, A Compendium of Recipes and Remedies by Pamela Michael, The Perfect Companion for Every Budding Forager (Foraging Book, 2010)
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Textile Science by Kathryn L. Hatch (Textile Reference Book, 1993)
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The Photograph by Graham Clarke (Vintage Photography Book, 1997)
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Advanced Electrotechnology for Marine Engineers, Volume 7, Reed's Practical Mathematics Series (First Edition, Engineering Reference, 1970)
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Naval Architecture for Marine Engineers, Reed's Practical Mathematics Series, Volume 4 (SI Units) (Engineering Reference, 1973)
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Art and Photography by Aaron Scharf (Art History, 1983)
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A World of Embroidery by Mary Gostelow, 1975
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Visions of Africa, The Jerome L. Joss Collection of African Art at UCLA, Doran H. Ross, 1994
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Birds of Britain by J. Lewis Bonhote, 1907
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The Curiosities of Ale & Beer, An Entertaining History by John Bickerdyke, 1965
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The Lily Year Book, 1938 Number 7, The Royal Horticultural Society
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The Lily Year Book, 1947 Number 11, The Royal Horticultural Society
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The Small Rock Garden by E. H. Jenkins, 1913
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Looking at Old Prints by John Booth, 1983, First Edition
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The Art of Shetland Lace by Sarah Don, 1980
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Absent Voices, The Story of Writing Systems in the West by Rochelle Altman, 2004
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Early Flying Machines 1799-1909 by Charles Gibbs-Smith, 1975
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