Tuesday, May 16, 2017

We're hiring!

Stock-processing assistant needed for our Burleigh Street Shop

This is a paid, part-time position which is expected to be for 3 days per week although this is open to negotiation for the right person.

Some weekend working will be required.

The job mainly involves processing donated items to prepare them for sale but will also some till work.

Enthusiasm, willingness to learn and genuine desire to raise funds to help animals are more important than experience.


Apply in writing (letter + CV) to RSPCA Charity Shop, 61 Burleigh St., Cambridge CB1 1DJ or via email to info@rspca-cambridge.org.uk

Thursday, June 5, 2014

A Sentimental Journey



Sadly not a first edition, but printed in 1792, so still an interesting book. Condition is fairly poor with damage to the bindings.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Waystation to the Stars: signed copy


Donated to our 188 Mill Road bookshop. Waystation to the Stars by Colin Foale and his son astronaut Michael Foale. Signed by Colin Foale.

Monday, May 26, 2014

Baedeker

Travel back in time with pre-WW1 Baedeker guides to Europe at our Mill Road bookshop. Some are a bit battered, but good condition considering they're over a hundred years old.


Saturday, January 4, 2014

Little Arthur's History of England



King Alfred having a cake-related accident 






























If the title of this book sounds awfully familiar, this is probably because you once read 1066 and All That (also available at our bookshop now).

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

Legends of the Fenland People

1st Edition Legends of the Fenland People, by Christopher Marlowe, 1926. £9.50 at RSPCA Bookshop, Mill Road




Monday, December 30, 2013

Illustrated Early Nineteenth Century Pilgrim's Progress

 




Coloured illustrations of the Divine Emblems

Donated to our bookshop at 188 Mill Road on Saturday. 
(Notice the title page misprint; "Pilgri'ms" instead of "Pilgrim's".)