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The love of books is bibliophilia, and someone who loves to read, admire, and collect books. Sell old books, rare books, first editions books to peter harrington, specialises in buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, fine bindings and library sets. Australian book auctions is the premier auctioneer in australia dedicated. Importantly, it aims to highlight the understanding that there is always more than one truth in history. History is not just about what happened in the past, documentations and perceptions of history also come into the equation, therefore books on history is really a study of the human condition, and those who know their history, will be able to see patterns in human and societal behaviour emerge. Peter harrington rare books first edition books, signed.
A good guide to book collecting and the terminology used is the abc for book collectors. The first edition rare books rare books by notable people. An independent cognate society also exists in adelaide. Finding rare booksrecords for much of the rare books collection are in our catalogue, but if you do not find the item you are looking for, please ask for help. Explore thousands of old and rare books, including illuminated manuscripts, fine press editions, illustrated books, incunabula, limited editions and miniature books.
The rare books collection also houses the libraries of prominent book collectors such as ken pound, jk moir, john emmerson qc and vic spitzer. Stating number of item, title, author, shipping address and zip code. We usually take two weeks once it is agreed by both parties to. Rare book collection australian institute of aboriginal and. Whether youre a budding rare book collector or a bibliophile with an evniable collection, discover an amazing selection of rare and collectable books. Addison philips military books, based in croydon, in the uk, specialise in rare and used books dealing with the military history of the british empire and commonwealth. From out of print books to antique and collectables, go digging beneath the dust covers and you may find a real gem. Here within are found books rare and ancient, starting with the earliest printed works encompassing incunabula, 15th century and 16th century volumes. Peter harrington specialises in selling and buying the finest quality original first editions, signed, rare and antiquarian books, library sets, maps and original artwork. Jan 16, 2007 auction houses and collectors did brisk business in rare books in 2006, setting records in several categories. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. The collection of over 2,500 rare and valuable books and pamphlets of significance to aboriginal and torres strait islander studies is one of the major features of the aiatsis library.
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