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SC/05. Book Arts Collections: Paper and Fine Printing

 Record Group Term
Identifier: SC/05

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Pages from the Past: original leaves from rare books and manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: 05-exws_pages
Abstract

Primarily individual leaves from European or Near Eastern manuscripts or printed books, but also contains leaves from newspapers, pamphlets, as well as several ancient Near and Middle Eastern artifacts, including a Babylonian cuneiform tablet and cylinder seal.

Dates: 2500 BCE-1894 CE; Other: Majority of material found in Bulk 1500-1800 CE

Special Collections Miscellany

 Collection
Identifier: 05-exws_splmisc
Abstract

Miscellaneous serials, cards, pamphlets and booklets relating or other examples of ephemeral printed material for use with graphic design, literature and history students.

Dates: 1919-1976; Majority of material found within Bulk 1975-1976; Other: Date acquired: 1996-2015