Quality Books With a Quality Service

We specialise in Horror, Fantasy, Science Fiction and Crime Fiction, but on our website you will also find a selection of children's books and books from other genres. We stock a wide selection of hardback and paperback books, both new and used, that are collectable, interesting, a jolly good read or in some cases, just plain difficult to find! Welcome to Jeff ‘n’ Joys Quality Books.

Read More About Jeff ‘n’ Joys
A great illustration of the Jeff 'n' Joys Quality Books genres, Crime, Horror Science Fiction

Books, Books Books...

Our aim is to provide a high quality service. We want you to enjoy the whole book-buying experience when you purchase a book from us. All books are sent out in custom-made boxes – no padded envelopes here! Book prices do not include postage but we are always happy to quote for postage before you buy. See Terms of Sale for more information. PLEASE NOTE: WE CANNOT SHIP TO GERMANY OR FRANCE DUE TO LUCID

Featured Book

Book cover ofWith an Introduction by Patti Smith and essays by Barbara Heritage and Henry Wessells Published in association with the Brontë Society Charlotte Brontë wrote her miniature book of poems, A Book of Ryhmes, in 1829, when she was aged only thirteen. Dated 17th December 1829, the hand-stitched book is one of the famous miniature books produced by the Brontës in childhood. A Book of Ryhmes (the word rhymes is misspelt) was for many years thought to be lost, but in April 2022 it was announced as for sale at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair. It was sold to the Friends of the National Libraries for $1.25 million, and has since been donated to the Brontë Parsonage Museum, which holds the world’s largest collection of Brontë manuscripts. This first ever publication of A Book of Ryhmes reproduces the original handwritten pages in facsimile at their original size, as well as enlarged, alongside a transcription of the poems.
  • Title: A BOOK OF RYHMES (Limited Edition Hardback)
  • Author: Charlotte BRONTE
  • Publisher: Tartarus Press
  • Published: 2025
  • Edition: First Limited
  • Ref: 15511

About The Book

This is a first UK limited edition hardback (500 copies only).  Published in association with The Bronte Society.  Beautiful boards.  Unread.

Introduction by Patti Smith and essays by Barbara Heritage and Henry Wessells.

SYNOPSIS:  “Charlotte Brontë wrote her miniature book of poems, A Book of Ryhmes, in 1829, when she was aged only thirteen. Dated 17th December 1829, the hand-stitched book is one of the famous miniature books produced by the Brontës in childhood.

A Book of Ryhmes (the word rhymes is misspelt) was for many years thought to be lost, but in April 2022 it was announced as for sale at the New York International Antiquarian Book Fair. It was sold to the Friends of the National Libraries for $1.25 million, and has since been donated to the Brontë Parsonage Museum, which holds the world’s largest collection of Brontë manuscripts.

This first ever publication of A Book of Ryhmes reproduces the original handwritten pages in facsimile at their original size, as well as enlarged, alongside a transcription of the poems.”

Packed weight 700gms.  IN STOCK READY FOR DESPATCH

 

 

Latest Titles

  • Book cover of DEATH OF MR DODSLEY

    DEATH OF MR DODSLEY

    View Book
  • Book cover of PLAYING DEAD

    PLAYING DEAD

    Martin EDWARDS (Editor)

    View Book
  • Book cover of PLAYING DEAD

    PLAYING DEAD

    Martin EDWARDS (Editor)

    View Book
  • Book cover of DEAD OF THE NIGHT

    DEAD OF THE NIGHT

    John RHODE

    View Book
  • Book cover of THE WIND FROM NOWHERE

    THE WIND FROM NOWHERE

    J G BALLARD

    View Book
  • Book cover of A BOOK OF RYHMES (Limited Edition Hardback)

    A BOOK OF RYHMES (Limited Edition Hardback)

    Charlotte BRONTE

    View Book
  • Book cover of A BOOK OF RYHMES (Limited Edition Hardback)

    A BOOK OF RYHMES (Limited Edition Hardback)

    Charlotte BRONTE

    View Book
  • Book cover of SHADOWS OVER BAKER STREET

    SHADOWS OVER BAKER STREET

    Michael REAVES

    View Book
  • Book cover of MALORIE **PC COPY**

    MALORIE **PC COPY**

    Josh MALERMAN

    View Book
  • Book cover of DEVIL’S RECKONING

    DEVIL’S RECKONING

    Miles BURTON

    View Book
  • Book cover of THE WIND OF LIBERTY

    THE WIND OF LIBERTY

    Kenneth BULMER

    View Book
  • Book cover of CRUEL SUMMER (Signed Numbered Limited)

    CRUEL SUMMER (Signed Numbered Limited)

    Matt VENNE

    View Book

Take Their Word For It

  • Michel Buyer of “The Sea of Blood”

    The book arrived safely this morning thanks to the perfect protection of your packaging. It was really a pleasure to deal with you. "The Sea of Blood" is a beautiful production for Reggie Oliver's stories and no doubt will be a collector item in the near future. Thanks again for the quickness of your service.

  • Dr Gilbert Buyer of “Dead in the Water”

    Book arrived safely today, and I must say how pleased I am with it. Carefully & accurately described; expertly packed; swiftly despatched; and courteous communication. It is a pleasure to find a real bookseller - speaking as a retired bookseller myself!

  • Chris Elwell Buyer of “Rage Master & Butterfly ”

    Well what can I say? The books have arrived this morning and suffice to say I'm one happy bunny. Not only have I got grade A service from you but the care and attention you pay to getting the books out in one piece is mind boggling.
    You will most definitely be my first port of call for buying books in the future as this is the single best online experience I've ever had of buying books. And I've bought quite a few.
    Thank you so much for the entire experience. I will be recommending you far and wide.

  • Steve Woodland Buyer of “Children of Time ”

    Most of us buy things on line all the time, and the service is, as we all know, variable. Sometimes you buy something and it stands out as being a special transaction and you just feel you’d like to tell others in the hope that they will buy something from the same place and have similar experiences. So it was with my recent purchase of Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky.
    (To read the full review please visit our blog)
    August 2016

  • Henk (The Netherlands) Buyer of “From Hell to Eternity ”

    Excellent packaging, fast delivery and I would recommend you HIGHLY to anybody else.

  • Ian McDonald Buyer of “Two for the Money and Fake ID”

    Books arrived on Saturday, thank you very much, but it has only been today (Monday) that I managed to finally get into them :) Only joking of course but it is nice to see someone who takes good care of their books and who is particular about how they should be sent through the post.

  • Charlie Dudgeon Buyer of “Dark Corners”

    Jeff, just to let you know I really appreciated the service you gave me on buying "Dark Corners" by Stephen Volk. Friendly and prompt communication, swift arrival, tightly packed, and excellent condition. Everyone else on Amazon and Abebooks was selling this for silly money, but your price was more than reasonable. Heartily recommend. Keep up the good work.

  • Kieron Buyer of “Dominion & Conquest (HB and Proof)”

    I was delighted with the condition of the books, with your fast friendly service, and with your packaging, which I'm pretty sure is the best I've seen in ten years using e-bay and Abebooks. I'll certainly be back soon

  • Charlie 2300 Buyer of “Lots of titles”

    I'm not saying anything new here; at Jeff'n'Joys, you get exemplary customer service and the best packing that I've ever come across. If I can acquire Lovecraftian or 'Weird Tales' titles through Jeff'n'Joys, it's always my first port of call.

    Charlie

  • Bill J (USA) Buyer of “Army of the Dead”

    We purchased Army of the Dead from Jeff 'n' Joys. The book was immaculately packaged, tight, secure, shipped promptly and received quickly to Colorado, USA. The book is pristine, exactly as described, with sharp corners and a blemish-free cover. Such a pleasure!

Latest Blog Entries

Mel Small Books

SHERLOCK HOLMES IS ALIVE AND WELL AND…

… lives in Middlesbrough!  How can this be?   To find out how, you have to inhabit the world of author, Melvyn Small… and I hope you will. One of our...// Continue Reading

LISTEN TO A GOOD BOOK!

LISTEN TO A GOOD BOOK! Normally we sell books and some magazines but every now and then we like to offer something different, so when we were approached by...// Continue Reading

Arkham Nights

IN CONVERSATION WITH GLYNN OWEN BARRASS

Way back in 2006 I listed a chapbook on eBay called A Cthulhu Mythos Bibliography and Checklist published by Rainfall Books edited by Glynn Barrass. I then...// Continue Reading

Connect With Us