Rare Books Collection

The Rare Books Collection contains books and pamphlets dating from the 15th century to the present. The scope of the collection is broad, encompassing the humanities, natural history, including botany and agriculture, the history of the printed book, and 20th century literature. Guides point to some strengths in the collection, but for further information or questions, please E-mail or call, 301-405-9210.

Collection Guides

Click on the Subject below to view all collections related to each topic or view a list of all of the collection guides.

Arts
The theater in France, iconography and the birth of art criticism, and German Expressionism are some of the strengths of the collection.

Author Collections
One important subject area within our collection is books of noteworthy authors and poets. These collections include not only books written by these authors, but also biographies, criticism and books annotated by the authors. These collections include:

Education & Children's Literature
Somewhat different from our other collections are those materials related to education and children's literature. These collections cover areas of childhood education and leisure.

History of the Book
With materials ranging from a hobbyists collection to a press operated by Benedictine nuns, these volumes cover a wide range of topics related to the impact of the printed book in society.

World History
The collection is strong in 17th and 18th century France, royalist propaganda during the English Civil War, and speeches by and about the American statesman, Daniel Webster.

Contact

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Maryland Room
Hornbake Library
University of Maryland
Libraries
College Park, MD 20742

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