My Greatest Ever Book Haul - Over 3500 Vintage Penguin Paperbacks - I Must Be Mad!

Hi Jules (and everyone else here)! I’m beyond chuffed that so much of Grandad’s collection has found a home with you. Seeing the community’s response – and knowing my grandad is a happy bunny – has been really special and, at times, genuinely moving. I’m almost certainly writing today because I was surrounded by my grandparents’ books and love of literature as I grew up. And I can promise that I’ve never been in a better-smelling room than their library over in France! Can’t wait to follow your clean-up operation, and to delve further into the wonderful world of Penguins. (After just a couple of months’ research, I am definitely understanding the appeal.)

Fantastic. It's always special when a collector passes on an incredible collection like this. You have the generosity and care of the owner passing them on, then the joy and treasure for the new owner. It's win win - one of the nicest aspects of collecting! Well done getting them rehoused and starting the huge task of sorting and cleaning them Jules

Vintage Penguins (especially Pelicans) are so scarce here in the U.S. that they have become a form of currency to me whenever I find them at charity shops. When A U.K. citizen sales lots at a decent price (factoring in shipping) I jump on it. This lot is the mother load.

That was epic, mate, just as I knew it would be! Matt emailed me a while ago, actually, after I reviewed 'Lamb' on my channel and I read his novels 'Zero Bomb' and 'The Breach' when they were first published (his works are published under two bylines, M T Hill and Matt Hill). He is one of Britain's best younger SF writers, 'The Breach' in particular is very good indeed. Looking forward to seeing more of this collection....

Well Jules, what an incredible video. I've been collecting various things for 60-odd years now and I've known a lot of serious collectors - especially when I lived in London - but I have never seen the likes of this. The volume, the condition, the completeness and the age are just Fantasy Island and I think you would have more chance of winning the lottery than finding that little lot. I'd like to see somebody beat this book haul 😂😂. Oh and . . .best of luck with the housekeeping on them.

Wow incredible! Once in a lifetime chance and great to see your channel reaching out to many and your collection growing by the box full! Look forward to seeing the cleaning and sorting ahead. Congrats on such a great haul and kudos to Matt to reaching out.

I can feel your excitement over this amazing collection! Really enjoyed going along with you and seeing a little of England (and friend and son) on your Penguin journey! From Australia 🥰

Wonderful! Here in the States, we have so few Penguins available that I can barely conceive of such a collection. Congrats for landing such a great haul!

Nice to see the 2nd and 3rd thousands. I was lucky enough to be contacted by Matt at about the same time as you and buy a small number of books filling gaps, such as the last Services Edition that I needed and one of those very rare wartime main series books. PCS members will find the name W. A. Swales in the new facsimile of Newsletters 1 to 5 - several times!

Wow, you weren't kidding about this new video being a mind-blowing one, Jules! Mad props on picking up this massive, awe-inspiring haul. That should provide you many, many happy hours cleaning, cataloguing, selling on doubles, etc. And how wonderful it is that Alan's meticulously-curated collection should go into your hands, someone who will cherish, appreciate and treat it with the tender loving care it deserves. Congratulations!

This was so cool. So much history you get to unpack. Congrats on the fantastic new items for your collection.

Wow, what a great collection.. I must admit books are not my thing as I'm am actually Corgi Toys collector. However, I love your enthusiasm. Good for you in obtaining such a collection.... Looking forward to your next Corgi Model Club review.

I love the cover designs!

Wow!! 😮 To say that I am jealous would be an understatement. What a wonderful collection. But what is even more wonderful is that the collection has found a home with a book connoisseur who will truly love them. ❤

And I thought I bought too many books! What an incredible collection. I can't believe it. It's almost as big as Texas where I'm from:)

Mouth-watering collection and what a great adventure. Thanks for documenting the trip and bringing us along with you.

So cool. Love the Penguins!

Boss services! Looks similar to Tebay on the M6. I'll be stopping off there very soon!

Great haul. You’re gonna a bigger house! 😮

fabulous - lucky you - well done - from NZ