Peter Harrington

Children's Books Literature Military & Naval History Philosophy Science & Technology Voyages & Exploration

Peter Harrington is one of the most respected and dynamic names in the world of rare books, with permanent galleries in London and New York. From its beginnings in London in 1969, the firm has built an international reputation for sourcing and selling the finest first editions, signed and inscribed books, rare manuscripts, fine bindings, and library sets. Over more than fifty years, Peter Harrington has handled thousands of significant works, from incunabula, early illuminated manuscripts, and Shakespeare folios to landmark works of science, literature, political thought, travel, philosophy, and the arts. With a team of subject specialists and bibliographers, the firm brings exceptional depth of knowledge to every item it handles, and works closely with collectors, libraries, and institutions to build collections of lasting cultural and scholarly value. Its galleries in Chelsea and Mayfair in London, as well as New York’s Upper East Side, offer a welcoming, elegant setting to explore rare books and works on paper. The firm also exhibits at leading rare book and art fairs across the globe, from New York and Los Angeles to Hong Kong, Maastricht, Abu Dhabi, and Melbourne – reflecting its place at the heart of the international rare book community.