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The Winston S. Churchill Collection of Steve Forbes
This remarkable collection of original material on Winston S. Churchill from the personal collection of Malcolm Stevenson Forbes Jr. (Steve Forbes) represents one of the most significant collections...
Treasures That Found a New Home This Year
As custodians of unique and rare treasures, nothing makes us more proud than finding them the right home. We look fondly at many examples, but these memorable sales in 2023 made us especially...
Dickens and the Christmas Tradition
On 19 December 1843, a small book appeared in shops that altered the public perception of Christmas forever. Written in a burst of ferocious energy a few weeks earlier, A Christmas Carol was a...
A Noble Visage: The Famous Droeshout Portrait of William Shakespeare
The engraving that graces the frontispiece of the first Four Folios is one of the most recognizable portraits in human history. It holds a profound relevance bordering on an almost religious...
Anna Middleton
The latest in our The Booksellers series sees our cataloguer Anna Middleton discuss her interest in science fiction and counterculture, the importance of book fairs, and what's currently on her...
Unwrapping the Past: Festive Bestsellers That Shaped the Market
“Nothing”, writes Washington Irving, “exercises a more delightful spell over my imagination, than the lingerings of the holiday customs and rural games of former times. They recall the pictures my...
“Not of an age, but for all time”: The Legacy of Shakespeare’s First Folio
This month marks the 400th anniversary of one of the most important books ever published: Shakespeare’s First Folio. It has been credited with shaping and solidifying Shakespeare’s influence on the...
Mark Pickett
The latest in our The Booksellers series, our cataloguer Mark Pickett discusses his role at Peter Harrington Rare Books, his areas of interest with the rare book trade and some of the more...
51st Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair
20th – 22nd October 2023
Location: Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Canada The Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair will feature the foremost Canadian and international antiquarian book sellers. The fair, now in its 51st year,...
The ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair
3rd – 4th November 2023
Location: Chelsea Old Town Hall, King's Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5EZ Website: https://www.chelseabookfair.com Held annually in the historic Chelsea Old Town Hall, the ABA Chelsea Rare Book Fair...
Friends on the Other SideAn Online Discussion and Q&A Tuesday 17 October 19:00 - 20:00 BST Peter Harrington is excited to be hosting an evening’s webinar discussion with a panel of four...
Callum Hill
The latest in our The Booksellers series, our cataloguer Callum Hill shares his journey into the rare book world, his interest in modern literature, and some of his favourite experiences working at...
The Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
14th-15th October 2023
Location: 301 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109 Website: http://www.seattlebookfair.com/ Join both North American and international rare book dealers for the annual Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair. This...
Rare Books LA
7th-8th October 2023
Location: Union Station, 800 North Alameda Street , Los Angeles, CA 90012 Website: https://rarebooksla.com/ Presenting the finest antiquarian booksellers, ephemera, and map dealers from all over the...
Frieze Masters
11th -15th October 2023
Location: The Regent's Park, London Website: www.frieze.com/fairs/frieze-masters Peter Harrington will exhibit exceptional examples of printing, book design, binding, and illustration from across...
45th International Antiquarian Boston Book Fair
27th – 29th October 2023
Location: Hynes Convention Center, Downtown Boston Website: www.bostonbookfair.com The 45th International Antiquarian Boston Book Fair returns to the Hynes Convention Center in Downtown Boston....
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