Books Marianne bought from Jon Ash

While the poems that Mr Nash wrote to Marianne are no longer in the original books from whence they came (and really, that detail is neither here nor there, as the poems were written prior to Marianne choosing whatever book she wanted to buy), we've started to look through the books to find notations either from Cyril or Marianne - or indeed both! And also to become familiar with the collection, and what Mummy was particularly interested in. Here are some snapshots of just a few little gems that she bought over the years...

Little Mr Bouncer and his Friend Verdant Green
by Cuthbert Bede (1873)

The Paraclete. Or Family Oracle.

AN IMPORTANT 

COLLECTION OF VALUABLE AND USEFUL

RECIPES; 

Most of which were given by that wonderful and surprising man 

HENRY JENKINS, 

Who lived to the amazing age of 

ONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-NINE YEARS.

(really?!)

OUR VILLAGE:
Sketches of rural character and scenery
by Mary Russell Mitford
1824

'Our Village' was a definite purchase from Jon Ash bookshop, in the same year that Cyril was writing Marianne poetry. Look below - here are Cyril's pencil notes about the book and its price, and Marianne's signature and date of ownership :-)

I've just Googled the author Mary Russell Mitford, and not only was 'Our Village' based on a village just a few miles from where I (Eleanor) currently live, she also lived and died there. I could go and find her grave at the weekend if I wanted! (It's true, I like a mooch around a graveyard in my spare time...)

References by Mr Nash - "2nd ed, Wants half title"(??) 4/6. Miss Mahoney

Marianne Mahoney
bought of Jon Ash
1959

Marianne had lovely handwriting. She studied calligraphy.

Pretty gilded book covers.
Including 'Poems by Currer, Ellis and Acton Bell'.
(more popularly known as Charlotte, Emily and Anne Bronte!)