The Edinburgh University Library: An Account of Its Origin With a Description of Its Rarer Books and Manuscripts (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

P. Cuthbertson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 065674006X ISBN 13: 9780656740062

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Uncover the fascinating origin and hidden riches of a storied campus library.

This volume guides you through the Edinburgh University Library’s beginnings and its prized rarities, offering a vivid view of how a city’s collection grew into a world of rare books and manuscripts.

From its early foundations to the modern fireproof rooms, the book links historical events, donors, and architectural changes to the Library’s evolving treasures. It highlights notable items, the people who shaped them, and the curious stories tied to these documents, maps, and bindings.

• Surprising portraits of the Library’s early governance, donors, and building phases.
• Descriptions of rare volumes, medieval bindings, and historic manuscripts.
• Illustrations and anecdotes that reveal how collectors and librarians preserved knowledge.
• Examples of notable items, from distinctive bindings to unique printed works and archival curiosities.

Ideal for readers interested in library history, rare books, Edinburgh’s heritage, and the ways a great collection reflects its city and era.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 065674006X
• ISBN 13: 9780656740062
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 98