The books arrived one day, unexpectedly, in a crate of rare volumes delivered to the library’s loading dock. Inside, among other gems, delighted and perplexed librarians found a complete, pristine set ...
A set of rare books and pages from the 18th and 19th centuries bearing rich illustrations have been displayed here as part of an exhibition that kicked off on Monday. The exhibition, titled, ‘Crowning ...
Does a used Porsche seem like a fair trade for a rare 1555 book about medicine by Flemish physician Andreas Vesalius? No? Well, then, maybe you’re not as committed to tomes dedicated to medical ...
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