Peter Harrington at the London Masterpiece Fair 2012

Jun 27, 2012 | Uncategorized

For the third year running we are exhibiting at the prestigious Masterpiece fair, showcasing the finest art, antiques and design from around the world. The fair is open between 28th June and 4th July 2012.

Here is a preview of the rare books, fine bindings and prints on display. You can find us on Stand A46.

Masterpiece is situated in the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea

Masterpiece is situated in the South Grounds of the Royal Hospital in Chelsea

The Peter Harrington stand at Masterpiece (A46)

The Peter Harrington stand at Masterpiece (A46)

Andy Warhol's Sunset overlooking the stand

Andy Warhol’s Sunset overlooking the stand

A magnificent selection of classic first editions in dust jacket: 20th century American literature on the top shelf and 20th century British literature on the bottom shelf.

A magnificent selection of classic first editions in dust jacket: 20th century American literature on the top shelf and 20th century British literature on the bottom shelf.

Inquisitive owl: John Gould's The Birds of Great Britain

Inquisitive owl: John Gould’s The Birds of Great Britain

A lovely selection of Cosway and fine decorative bindings

A lovely selection of Cosway and fine decorative bindings

Winnie-the-Pooh first editions and original illustrations

Winnie-the-Pooh first editions and original illustrations

Some Arthur Rackham illustrations and Harry Potter

Some Arthur Rackham illustrations and Harry Potter

A magnificent Arabic and Persian manuscript of the Qur'an on the right

A magnificent Arabic and Persian manuscript of the Qur’an on the right

The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer and Shakespeare's Second Folio standing side by side

The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer and Shakespeare’s Second Folio standing side by side

For opening times and ticket information about the Masterpiece Fair 2012 click here

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