Rare Book Department of the Free Library of Philadelphia
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The collections of the Free Library of Philadelphia's Rare Book Department are vast and diverse. Ranging in age and scope from cuneiform tablets (the first writing of mankind, c. 3000 BCE) to examples of contemporary fine printing, the collections are representative of the history of written communication from its very beginnings to the present day, from the Western world to the Middle East and beyond. Read more
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Rare Book Department of the Free Library of P. 2016-11-22
To wear white gloves or not to wear white gloves, that is the question. We get asked over and over why we don't wear gloves while handling our rare materials. Here's a helpful video on the do's & don'ts of white glove wearing, which was found here: http:/
To wear white gloves or not to wear white gloves, that is the question. We get asked over and over why we don't wear gloves while handling our rare materials. Here's a helpful video on the do's & don'ts of white glove wearing, which was found here: http:/
Rare Book Department of the Free Library of P. 2016-11-18
Here are some more shots from our shindig last night. A little mingling, some snacks and then a packed house for the esteemed Michelle Brown, Professor emerita of Medieval Manuscript Studies at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Her lectu
Here are some more shots from our shindig last night. A little mingling, some snacks and then a packed house for the esteemed Michelle Brown, Professor emerita of Medieval Manuscript Studies at the School of Advanced Study, University of London. Her lectu
Rare Book Department of the Free Library of P. 2016-11-18
The Rare Book department had the extreme pleasure of kicking off the 9th Annual Lawrence J. Schoenberg Symposium on Manuscript Studies in the Digital Age last night. Dr. Eric Kwakkel gave a fascinating lecture and workshop on "Reading the Material Book" u
The Rare Book department had the extreme pleasure of kicking off the 9th Annual Lawrence J. Schoenberg Symposium on Manuscript Studies in the Digital Age last night. Dr. Eric Kwakkel gave a fascinating lecture and workshop on "Reading the Material Book" u
Rare Book Department of the Free Library of P. 2016-11-15
Did you miss us? We missed you. We have been up to our elbows in manuscripts. Here's a pretty green one for your viewing pleasure. [RBD Lewis E 181]
Did you miss us? We missed you. We have been up to our elbows in manuscripts. Here's a pretty green one for your viewing pleasure. [RBD Lewis E 181]
Rare Book Department of the Free Library of P. 2016-09-15
Edgar Allen Poe read by Vincent Price & Basil Rathbone. Yes, please! (Make sure to scroll down & check out some of the links in "Related Content" too) http://www.openculture.com/2015/08/5-hours-of-edgar-allan-poe-stories-read-by-vincent-price-basil-rathb
Edgar Allen Poe read by Vincent Price & Basil Rathbone. Yes, please! (Make sure to scroll down & check out some of the links in "Related Content" too) http://www.openculture.com/2015/08/5-hours-of-edgar-allan-poe-stories-read-by-vincent-price-basil-rathb
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