Peter Harrington Rare First Edition Books

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CHURCHILL, Winston S. The People's Rights.
£4,250.00
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VOLTAIRE. La Henriade, avec des variantes et des notes. Et l'Essai sur le Poëme Epique.
£250.00
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CHURCHILL, Winston S. - MOORE, George. The Pastoral Loves of Daphnis and Chloe.
£3,000.00
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HUME, David. Essays and Treatises on Several Subjects.
£1,000.00
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NICOLAY, John G., & John HAY. Abraham Lincoln: A History; [together with:] Complete Works.
£4,500.00
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CHURCHILL, Winston S. The Vedette. The Regimental Magazine of the 21st (E. of I.) Lancers (Published Quarterly).
£3,000.00
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JACQUEMONT, Victor. Letters From India;
£1,500.00
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DAHL, Roald. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
£4,500.00
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WELLS, H. G. Les premiers hommes dans la lune.
£15,000.00
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MANDELA, Nelson - ALBERTS, Paul. Some Evidence of Things Seen.
£3,750.00
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"Founded by my father in 1969, Peter Harrington has been selling rare books from our London shops to collectors across the world for more than 50 years. All our books and manuscripts are chosen and catalogued by our experts so that we can guarantee the authenticity of everything we sell."

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rare book and first editions collection of world of exploration, including journals, logs, maps, drawings, and photographs

Confronting Limits

From mapping the world to recording signs of life, this new year, we bring tales of travel and adventure to the forefront with new arrivals that speak to the heroic and harrowing world of exploration, including journals, logs, maps, drawings, and photographs.

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rare book and first editions collection of timeless gifts for all occasions, carefully handpicked by our experts

Gifts for Everyone

There will always be a time for gift-giving, whether bells are chiming or hearts fluttering. On our bookshelves, we hold thoughtful and timeless gifts for all occasions, carefully handpicked by our experts.

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collection of artworks by famous artists, including Tracey Emin, L. S. Lowry, and Gustav Klimt

Collecting Prints

Our gallery is the home of hundreds of eye-catching artworks by famous artists, including Tracey Emin, L. S. Lowry, and Gustav Klimt. Take the time to visit us in Chelsea or make a discovery online today.

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Catalogues and Fairs

Ruinous Wrath

In this catalogue, our senior specialist Sammy Jay brings together a chorus of writers who have raised their voices about war and its wrecking effects throughout the centuries.

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The Business of Travel Catalogue rare book

December

Our seasonal selection of new arrivals evokes the spirit of winter, with an Antarctic Manual issued to members involved in Scott's Discovery expedition, haunting stories by Hans Andersen, and the modern-day Greek tragedy, The Secret History.

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The Winter Show

Explore our fair selection with exploration and revolution at its heart, from the first accounts of the great voyagers to the printed and manuscript record of the American Revolution.

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