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For the ultimate lover of Eloise

First editions, first printings. Eloise in Paris with a lengthy inscription from Kay Thompson, “for my darling Fairfax with a little petite of everything thats choisie, because because because, you are! Love love love Kay and Moi Eloise xx” Eloise in Moscow signed by the illustrator on the title page. All four Eloise books with the original Eloise doll and her packaging. The doll, which made its appearance Thanksgiving of 1957, was a huge success, thanks in to part by Life Magazine and FAO Swartz picking up on it. Inventory of the first doll was gone before Christmas, leaving many wanting on Christmas morning. The doll was manufactured by Hol-Le Toys, there were two versions planned a 21 inch and 43 inch version, only the 21 inch was produced. At the time most dolls had plastic faces, however the lead designer of the Eloise doll felt it was important for her to be made from silk. Everything down to her hair was carefully and skilfully designed. On her debut she retailed for $6.00 and was produced in a factory of only 45 workers, who could not meet the demands.- Antique Doll Collector. A truly scarce item.

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Take a look inside this first edition of To Kill A Mocking Bird by Harper Lee and subscribe to Peter Harrington on YouTube for a peak inside other great works of literature. 

#To Kill A Mocking Bird #Harper Lee #Books #first editions #literature #writing #inspiration #Children's literature #American History #1960s #London

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🚀 The World of Tomorrow. A Junior Book of Forecasts. (1933). A first edition of this experimental binding. Printed on cellulose acetate the design was created in anticipation of future book production methods. A fun volume for the young and curious, the forecasts include depictions of space suits, rockets, typewriters and re-imagined cities, all printed on transparent "Diophane" acetate. #books #rare #rarebooks #future #futuristic #antique #antiquarian #1930s #printing #craft #newcraft #firsteditions 🚀 (at Dover Street)

#antique #1930s #firsteditions #rare #newcraft #craft #printing #future #books #antiquarian #futuristic #rarebooks

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One of the many beautiful images available in our Gallery Sale. Return from Work, Falmer Sussex (1920) by Charles Job. 

Charles Job a stockbroker by profession, was a passionate amateur and became a Fellow of the Royal Photographic Society in 1895, contributing to the annual exhibitions of the Society and the Linked Ring. (The Linked Ring was a brotherhood consisting of a group of photographers based in London which pledged to enhance photography as a fine art). During the First World War he was based at the Censor’s Office in Liverpool. After the war he returned to Sussex, and in 1922 moved to 8 Spring Terrace, Richmond. In 1928, two year before his death, he was made an Honorary Fellow of the RPS in recognition of his eminence in pictorial photography.

#Photography #World War One #Agriculture #Farm Life #Rural Life #Early 20th Century #photographs #landscapes #art #rare books #rare #antiques #antiquarian

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This is a great article for any book and music lover. To discover our selection of works about music, follow this link. 

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A very nice Google Doodle today to celebrate the 388th birthday of Charles Perrault! 

To view our selection of Children’s Literature, including fairy tales, follow this link. Additionally, don’t forget that there are still 4 days left in our incredible January sale, with up to 50% off beautiful first editions of all your favourite books! 

#Google #Google Doodle #Charles Perrault #Rare #rare books #literature #children's literature #fairy tales #illustration #sale #january sale #bargain #antiques #antiquarian #book porn #The Guardian

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If you enjoy book-based whimsy follow us on instagram! We can promise antiquarian gems and curiosities, and can guarantee no hot-dog legs. 

#books #rarebooks #antique #antiquarian #booksellers #bookporn #instagram #children's literature #Bambi #Disney

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Our December Catalogue, number 117

#catalogue #books #rarebooks #book porn #antiques #antiquarian #Peter Harrington #Mayfair

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Roald Dahl, still the greatest

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Ding Dong Merrily on High!

Every day until you can open a new door in our Peter Harrington Literary Advent!

Flick back through the previous days to revisit Christmas past, and don’t forget to tweet your answer to the Friday Riddle @PHrarebooks!

Glad tidings Book Friends, 

With seasons greetings from Peter Harrington 

#Christmas #advent #books #bookporn #literature #culture #calendar #new year #seasons greetings #link #social media #festive #festive fun

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Looking for bookish Christmas gifts? Of course you are! 

Have a look at our Pinterest boards for inspiration. 

#gifts #books #christmas #christmas gifts #book porn #pinterest #pinboard

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on instagram

#instagram #The Beatles #Beatles #pop art #graphic design #children's literature #1970s #cool #fun #books #rare #rarebooks #first editions

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A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. 

Presented by Adam Douglas 

#rarebooks #first editions #Peter Harrington #Charles Dickens #English Literature #Literature pre-1900 #Christmas Carol #Oliver Twist #A Tale of Two Citites #Bleak House #Victorians #Social reform #19th Century

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Delve into 00-heaven with Paul Smith and Peter Harrington

We are excited to announce this 007 collaboration with Paul Smith. With his distinctive British flair, Paul Smith has designed this unique edition of ‘Man With a Golden Gun’ by Ian Fleming, which was bound by the Chelsea Bindery. If you’re in London, the work is currently on display at the Paul Smith flagship at No.9 Albemarle Street. 

#Paul Smith #007 #Spectre #James Bond #Ian Fleming #books #bookporn #first edition #unique #limitededition #modern literature #British design #Peter Harrington #London #MoneyPenny

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A quick snap from when The Chelsea Bindery was in residence last week at Dover Street

#binding #book binding #creators #crafts #Chelsea #Mayfair #London #Aristans #craftsmen

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