Peter Harrington to Exhibit Remarkable Rare Books at Firsts London

London — Peter Harrington, the UK’s largest rare bookseller, this year celebrates its 50th anniversary, and is pleased to present an exciting selection of rare books, manuscripts and letters at Firsts London. The focus of the Fair is on the first appearance, in print or manuscript form, of works, writers and ideas that have shaped our collective cultural history. With this is mind, Peter Harrington has gathered together a selection of rare -- often unique -- material to showcase including:

• A first edition of Huckleberry Finn (£150,000) which is inscribed by Twain and is identified by his tour manager as "the first copy that the author ever set his eyes on";
• The first fully illustrated edition of Pride & Prejudice (£7,500);
• A first edition of George Eliot’s first fiction in book form, Scenes of Clerical Life (£19,500);
• The first translation of Galileo’s Dialogo (£50,000) into any language;
• A first edition of Sir Walter Raleigh’s The History of the World (£12,500).

Firsts London is one of the largest and most prestigious antiquarian book fairs in the world and showcases items from more than 150 leading UK and international dealers. This year’s theme is Shakespeare, and Peter Harrington will be displaying a fine selection of rare and unusual items, including a Third Folio edition of Shakespeare’s plays (£500,000), generally regarded as the rarest of the 17th-century folio editions.

Firsts - London’s Rare Book Fair at Battersea Evolution is open:
Friday 7 June: noon – 8pm (£20 admission) Press Preview from 11am RSVP
Saturday 8 June: 11am – 7pm (free admission)
Sunday 9 June: 11am – 5pm (free admission)
To register for complimentary tickets visit: www.firstslondon.com
Battersea Evolution, Chelsea Bridge Gate, Battersea Park, London SW8 4NW. FREE shuttle bus operates between Sloane Square and the Fair

Peter Harrington Rare Books is on Stand: J07

To view the full list of items Peter Harrington are taking to Firsts London click HERE.
 
Pom Harrington, owner of Peter Harrington Rare Books, says: ”We are absolutely delighted to be taking part in Firsts – London’s Rare Book Fair and hope as many people as possible will come to Battersea Park over the weekend of 7th – 9th June to see the fascinating first editions we have on display as well as the other Fair highlights. These include the opportunity to see an exhibition of Shakespeare books and props from the Globe including an extremely rare Shakespeare First Folio. Book your tickets now."