Rare Books

This collection includes materials which are of special value or interest due to age, rarity, artistic or artifactual qualities: 

• Over 4,000 items which date from 2350 B.C.E. through the 21st century.
• Formats include clay tablets, manuscripts, incunabula, books from the hand press period, 19th and
• 20th century first editions, autograph copies, illustrated works and fine printing. Also included are
• Maps, periodicals, miniature books, facsimiles, special bindings, and unusual formats.

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