Books, Catalogues

Harrington and Co stock an excellent collection of ephemera including rare photos, postcards and collectors cards. Whether you are a history enthusiast yourself or are looking for a truly special one-off gift, we always have amazing and rare items in stock.

We source our stock locally and from the US, so the content is incredibly varied and interesting. Many of our pieces have been purchased for museums and top collectors worldwide. Browse our collection below to find the perfect piece of history.

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RARE ! MINT ! NEVER USED ! WEBSTERS 1956 UNABRIDGED 2nd EDITION DICTIONARY.

$259

Found still wrapped in plastic in box. Some minor foxing to page fronts, see last photo otherwise mint !!

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ONE OF THE BETTER 1908 ILLUSTRATED AUSTRALIAN AUTOGRAPH BOOKS ON OFFER.

$299

A large early 1900s Australiana autograph book profusely illustrated with watercolour paintings, pencil & pen and ink drawings. The first entry appears to be 1908 & the last 1912. The total number of pages with written commentary or illustrations...

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RARE LOT AMERICANA. THE SOCIETY of the CINCINNATI incl RARE ETCHINGS BOOKLET.

$399

3 of the 4 publications are dated 1909, the superb etchings booklet was revised in 1926. Comes with a 1894 newspaper article, see photo. All in excellent condition, the etching booklet has some small losses to the edges.

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UNIVERSITY of QUEENSLAND 1909 & 1921. 2 RARE PIECES of EPHEMERA.

$89

Left, rare 1909 Inauguration of the University of Queensland booklet, 20 numbered pages + Preface, stiff covers, some foxing, numerous photo’s and commentary, measures 25cms x 18.5cms, very nice. Right, rare 1921 University of Queensland...

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1927 ROYAL VISIT to QUEENSLAND LARGE SOUVENIR PROGRAMME.

$79

80 numbered pages + soft covers, scattered foxing, numerous photo’s and commentary with full itinerary, large in size measures 27cms x 22cms, stain to covers, all pages still intact.

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RARE 1868 STUDENTS DIARY ASHEVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE NORTH CAROLINA USA CLOSED 1901

$499

The diary was written by student Emma C Williamson & commenced on the 26th Sept 1868. The last confirmed written date in the diary appears to the rear, 17th Sept 1870. There are 79 numbered pages + a further 17 unnumbered, making a total of 96 pages...

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SUPERB c1908 S.S. EMPIRE AUTOGRAPH BOOK + GREAT DRAWINGS, CREW & PASSENGERS.

$229

The majority of the drawings and quotes appear to have been compiled on the S.S. Empire during 1908 & 1909, there are also 2 or 3 dated 1923. There are a total of 29 pages that have either quotes of drawings, all pages of the book are detached for...

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3 x 1930s “P&O PORTS” BROCHURES. COLOMBO, BOMBAY & PORT SUDAN.

$50

They measure 21cms x 13.5cms, soiled with some marks, stains and fold marks.

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SCARCE 2 x 1930s “BoTaH NoRMAN CIRCUS” PROGRAMMES.

$50

They measure 12.5cms x 19.5cms, slightly tatty with small losses, marks, stains & pencil marks.

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RARE 1926 AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (QLD) CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL RULES BOOKLET.

$30

56 numbered pages + soft covers, some minor foxing & stains, internally generally good, measures 15.5cms x 10cms.

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1902 SEARS ROEBUCK CATALOGUE / CATALOG. REPRODUCED 1969.

$60

Hard to get in Australia. Covers slightly tatty, some minor foxing, 1162 pages

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RARE 1790 2ND EDITION “THE VOYAGE OF GOVERNOR PHILLIP TO BOTANY BAY” LARGE BOOK.

$1,999

All plates are missing, but in saying that its a rare book, very much sort after by collectors of early Australiana. Inside the front cover is a “Liber” sticker with the name John Fothergill Esq. All pages appear to be present apart...

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1844 IMPORTANT / EARLY BRISBANE PRAYER BOOK USED BY REV. WARR ST JOHNS CHAPEL.

$179

A handwritten note was found in the prayer book, see photo. I have no way of confirming this, further research is needed. A brief search was conducted and no information was found on Rev. Warr. It is also noted that the info relates to a Chapel known...

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RARE ! MINT ! NEVER USED ! WEBSTERS 1956 UNABRIDGED 2nd EDITION DICTIONARY.

ONE OF THE BETTER 1908 ILLUSTRATED AUSTRALIAN AUTOGRAPH BOOKS ON OFFER.

RARE LOT AMERICANA. THE SOCIETY of the CINCINNATI incl RARE ETCHINGS BOOKLET.

UNIVERSITY of QUEENSLAND 1909 & 1921. 2 RARE PIECES of EPHEMERA.

1927 ROYAL VISIT to QUEENSLAND LARGE SOUVENIR PROGRAMME.

RARE 1868 STUDENTS DIARY ASHEVILLE FEMALE COLLEGE NORTH CAROLINA USA CLOSED 1901

SUPERB c1908 S.S. EMPIRE AUTOGRAPH BOOK + GREAT DRAWINGS, CREW & PASSENGERS.

3 x 1930s “P&O PORTS” BROCHURES. COLOMBO, BOMBAY & PORT SUDAN.

SCARCE 2 x 1930s “BoTaH NoRMAN CIRCUS” PROGRAMMES.

RARE 1926 AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY (QLD) CONSTITUTION AND GENERAL RULES BOOKLET.

1902 SEARS ROEBUCK CATALOGUE / CATALOG. REPRODUCED 1969.

RARE 1790 2ND EDITION “THE VOYAGE OF GOVERNOR PHILLIP TO BOTANY BAY” LARGE BOOK.

1844 IMPORTANT / EARLY BRISBANE PRAYER BOOK USED BY REV. WARR ST JOHNS CHAPEL.

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