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Welcome to Peter Harrington Rare Books 📕
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B is for... Bindings! From leather to paper and everything in between. We’re back with our Rare Books A-Z, and this time Lily walks us through different kinds of bindings, and the art of housing the pages of our books. Any guesses what the letter C will be? | Peter Harrington
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B is for... Bindings! From leather to paper and everything in between. We’re back with our Rare Books A-Z, and this time Lily walks us through different kinds of bindings, and the art of housing the pages of our books. Any guesses what the letter C will be? | Peter Harrington
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Every book deserves a proper introduction. Wrapped by hand in our signature green, we’re making your gift a little more special... | Peter Harrington
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Every book deserves a proper introduction. Wrapped by hand in our signature green, we’re making your gift a little more special... | Peter Harrington
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Welcome to the A-Z of Rare Books! Starting the series is ‘A’ for Association, or rather Association Copy. The term is somewhat moveable depending on the book or author – so Annabel is here to offer some insight. We’ll be bringing you a new letter of our rare books alphabet every few weeks for the rest of the year to give you an insight into this curious world... | Peter Harrington
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Welcome to the A-Z of Rare Books! Starting the series is ‘A’ for Association, or rather Association Copy. The term is somewhat moveable depending on the book or author – so Annabel is here to offer some insight. We’ll be bringing you a new letter of our rare books alphabet every few weeks for the rest of the year to give you an insight into this curious world... | Peter Harrington
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“The most important book in English Literature” Senior specialist, Adam Douglas, shares why Shakespeare’s First Folio is so highly regarded – from the 18 plays that would’ve been lost without it, to its impact on English literature and the world beyond. This book holds the versions of Shakespeare’s genius that are the closest to his original compositions, making it one of the most important books in our collection and history... The First Folio is an exceptional highlight of our New York: A New
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“The most important book in English Literature” Senior specialist, Adam Douglas, shares why Shakespeare’s First Folio is so highly regarded – from the 18 plays that would’ve been lost without it, to its impact on English literature and the world beyond. This book holds the versions of Shakespeare’s genius that are the closest to his original compositions, making it one of the most important books in our collection and history... The First Folio is an exceptional highlight of our New York: A New
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Dark Academia is often seen as just an aesthetic, but it also shines a light on 19th century intellectualism, mortality, and the pursuit of knowledge. Follow Annabel, one of our booksellers, in our mini-series Sir John Soane's Museum to find out more about the movement and hear about some of the Dark Academia books in our collection... #peterharrington #rarebooks #darkacademia #sirjohnsoanemuseum #19thcentury #classicalliterature #london #newyork | Peter Harrington
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Dark Academia is often seen as just an aesthetic, but it also shines a light on 19th century intellectualism, mortality, and the pursuit of knowledge. Follow Annabel, one of our booksellers, in our mini-series Sir John Soane's Museum to find out more about the movement and hear about some of the Dark Academia books in our collection... #peterharrington #rarebooks #darkacademia #sirjohnsoanemuseum #19thcentury #classicalliterature #london #newyork | Peter Harrington
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Fleming; Ian Fleming. Two of the most iconic names in English literature: Fleming and his creation, James Bond. But did you know that Fleming's life directly inspired Bond’s escapades? During World War 2, Fleming worked as part of the Naval Intelligence and created outlandish schemes to help the Allied forces win the war. Annabel shares how the storyline From Russia with Love came straight from Fleming’s work... Find out more about the life of Ian Fleming in Annabel’s blog at the link in our bio
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Fleming; Ian Fleming. Two of the most iconic names in English literature: Fleming and his creation, James Bond. But did you know that Fleming's life directly inspired Bond’s escapades? During World War 2, Fleming worked as part of the Naval Intelligence and created outlandish schemes to help the Allied forces win the war. Annabel shares how the storyline From Russia with Love came straight from Fleming’s work... Find out more about the life of Ian Fleming in Annabel’s blog at the link in our bio
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“Because you have that in your face which I would fain call master.” We’re delighted that three Fintry miniatures will be seen in public for the first time at our gallery during our Burns Night celebration. Shown alongside Burns’ Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect (which records Fintry among its original subscribers), the pairing feels especially meaningful. Lily was joined by Emma from @TheLimnerCompany to share more about these miniatures and discuss their connection to Scotland’s national
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Our books may be rare, but our bloopers are plentiful! We love to share our collection and expertise with the world, and a lot of passion goes into our videos. We hope this small reel of outtakes brings a smile and offers a peek behind the scenes at the care, joy, and effort that shape our work every day. | Peter Harrington
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Emma introduces another fascinating character in the story of climate change: Eunice Newton Foote. The Science of Climate Change collection includes Foote’s pivotal work, connecting carbon dioxide to the heating of the earth’s atmosphere, a foundational concept underpinning our understanding of climate change. As well as presenting this significant collection at The Winter Show, you can find out more about the works by visiting our New York Gallery down the block! | Peter Harrington
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We’re collaborating with the National Portrait Gallery on their latest international exhibition, Writers Revealed! This letter from Sylvia Plath is a highlight of our selection. Hear Sammy explore Plath’s turbulent relationship with her husband Ted Hughes, her emotional style of composition, and even some authorial advice to her husband! The exhibition, which opens in Busan and will later head to Shanghai, explores 500 years of authorship, delving deeper into the lives of some of Britain's best-
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The Sphinx by Oscar Wilde captures the intellectual heart of Dark Academia: the veneration of classical knowledge, and the fascination with mortality and eternity. Wilde resurrects the ghosts of a lost world. Among them, Antinous gleams like a drowned god; beauty sanctified by death, memory transfigured into art. This copy of Wilde’s Fin-de-Siecle work is covered in glittering gilt designs that capture the poet’s reflection on the antique in another art form. Here in verse, and at Sir John Soane
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We’re continuing our rare books alphabet with the letter N for Nineteenth Century! Adam breaks down a variety of the major developments that happened in one of the most important centuries in book history. Come back for part 2 tomorrow! #peterharrington #rarebooksalphabet #nineteenthcentury #printing #fyp #booktok
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For those drawn to dark academia, The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri endures as a testament to a relentless search for intellect through the lens of reflection on antiquity. This copy of Dante’s seminal work includes illustrations after Sandro Botticelli's, similar to one found here Sir John Soane's Museum – another individual whose work takes great influence from the Classical world, whilst also reflective of his own life. | Peter Harrington
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“I’ve a pain in my head” A remarkable new discovery, this is a copy of one of Jane Austen’s few poems. Titled ‘Lines on Maria Beckford’, it is written in her own hand and signed by her. On the back is a riddle by Jane’s sister, Cassandra, also signed by her. Senior Specialist, Adam shares the details of this incredible manuscript with us... | Peter Harrington
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“To travel with the hurrying stars and with the wandering wind” For this instalment of our mini-series on Women Travellers, Emily teaches us about Isobel Wylie Hutchison. Best known for her expeditions to the Arctic and Greenland in the early twentieth century, she documented remote landscapes with specific care alongside her botanical studies. | Peter Harrington
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Unexpected finds at a rare bookshop! Our books aren’t the only things you can discover within the walls of our stores; we’re exploring some of the more bemusing items that grace our shelves... Coming soon is a new series that gives you the explanation behind some of these mysteries and will help you navigate the world of rare books. Or ask in the comments below to find out more! | Peter Harrington
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Peter Harrington Meets Olympia Le Tan®
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“I’m literally staggered by the circus of bright lights” - Albert Camus in his journal. Our senior specialist, Sammy, shares this unique copy of Albert Camus’ The Stranger, part of our New York: A New Chapter catalogue. Camus gifted this copy to Dr Eugene Jay Sheffer, who welcomed him to New York in 1946 – particularly apt for Peter Harrington, with the opening of our Upper East Side gallery. Have Sammy and Camus intrigued you to find out more? | Peter Harrington
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Welcome to Peter Harrington Rare Books 📕
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B is for... Bindings! From leather to paper and everything in between. We’re back with
14.4K views5 months ago
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Every book deserves a proper introduction. Wrapped by hand in our signature green, we’re
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Welcome to the A-Z of Rare Books! Starting the series is ‘A’ for Association, or rather
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“The most important book in English Literature” Senior specialist, Adam Douglas,
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Dark Academia is often seen as just an aesthetic, but it also shines a light on 19th century
112.7K views8 months ago
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Fleming; Ian Fleming. Two of the most iconic names in English literature: Fleming and
6.9K views8 months ago
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“Because you have that in your face which I would fain call master.” We’re delighted that
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Our books may be rare, but our bloopers are plentiful! We love to share our collection and
790 views6 months ago
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Emma introduces another fascinating character in the story of climate change:
323 views5 months ago
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We’re collaborating with the National Portrait Gallery on their latest international
1.1K views9 months ago
FacebookPeter Harrington
0:42
The Sphinx by Oscar Wilde captures the intellectual heart of Dark Academia: the
460 views8 months ago
FacebookPeter Harrington
3:41
We’re continuing our rare books alphabet with the letter N for Nineteenth Century! Adam
342 views3 weeks ago
TikTokpeterharringtonrarebooks
0:39
For those drawn to dark academia, The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri endures as
18.6K views8 months ago
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1:48
“I’ve a pain in my head” A remarkable new discovery, this is a copy of one of Jane
23.9K views6 months ago
FacebookPeter Harrington
1:59
“To travel with the hurrying stars and with the wandering wind” For this instalment of our
1.7K views5 months ago
FacebookPeter Harrington
0:21
Unexpected finds at a rare bookshop! Our books aren’t the only things you can discover
5K views8 months ago
FacebookPeter Harrington
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Peter Harrington Meets Olympia Le Tan®
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Peter Harrington Collection #nyc #books #rare #rarebooks #travel #tourist #ny
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“I’m literally staggered by the circus of bright lights” - Albert Camus in his journal. Our
1.1K views9 months ago
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