>Colleagues,
>
>This is a 'public service announcement' rather than a commercial plug; or
>else I would have cleared it with George, or risk getting my knuckles
>rapped. Indeed, not only do I have no commerical interest in the firm of
>book-dealers I shall mention, it is contrary to my own interest as an
>acquisitive book-buyer to share this treasure-trove of medievalia with
>others. What persuades me to do so, however, is the thought of non-British
>medievalists who come to Oxford, expecting to purchase good, used scholarly
>books, and who leave rather disappointed, because the stock of used books
>on medieval subjects is not what it once was (unless I've missed some
>terrific bookstores, which is possible: if so, please enlighten me).
>
>I had finished a series of eight lectures at Oxford; and to relax, I wanted
>to browse shelf after shelf of medieval items. So I telephoned Mr. E.P.
>Bennett (son of a distinguished medievalist) of Bennett and Kerr Books
>(01235-820604) and made arrangements to visit his shop (Millhill Warehouse,
>Church Road, Steventon) which is outside Steventon, which is outside
>Abingdon, which is outside of Oxford. The bus ride was about 30 minutes;
>the pleasant hike to the farmyard where the shop is located would have
>taken about 10-15 minutes (except that we happened to get a lift up the
>hill).
>
>I browsed to my heart's content; purchased four titles; and thoroughly
>enjoyed my book-buying experience.
>
>End of 'public service announcement', except to say that intending visitors
>should always telephone in advance.
>
>Gary Dickson
>University of Edinburgh
Dear all,
What is said here is very true--but you may like to note that Bennett and
Kerr also issue catalogues which always list choice items, far more goodies
than one can (or should?) afford. I have been receiving these for several
years, and have found the firm to be unfailingly courteous and helpful in
their service, even to the extent of looking for other copies of books, and
quoting a price, if what one wants has gone from a particular catalogue. (I
too have no connection with the firm but want to share my pleasant
book-buying experience with others).
Brian
Brian Donaghey - Dept of English Language & Linguistics - Ext 6291
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