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A 1460 Latin Dictionary printed in Mainz: [Johann Gutenberg, first impression], 1460.
Qur'an. Illuminated manuscript in Arabic on paper. [Persia, ca. 1600). (BRMS31)
The Qur’an, the sacred book of Islam, presents the text of God’s revelation that the prophet Muhammad (ca. 570–632) received through the angel Gabriel. This Qur’an is Bridwell Library’s most important example of the rich tradition of manuscript…
[Ferial Psalter, in Latin]. (BRMS111)
Illuminated manuscript on vellum.
Nuremberg, dated 3 February 1496.
Bound in c. 1500 Nuremberg binding with two clasps.
Nuremberg, dated 3 February 1496.
Bound in c. 1500 Nuremberg binding with two clasps.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Carroll, Lewis (1832–1898)
Alice's adventures in Wonderland.
New York: Maecenas Press, 1969.
12 illus. with original woodcuts and an original etching by Salvador Dali. (12093)
Alice's adventures in Wonderland.
New York: Maecenas Press, 1969.
12 illus. with original woodcuts and an original etching by Salvador Dali. (12093)
Bridwell Papyrus I
Title: [New Testament. (Romans 1:1-16 only)].
Language: Greek.
Origin: [Oxyrhynchus, Egypt: 6th century].
Language: Greek.
Origin: [Oxyrhynchus, Egypt: 6th century].
Chinese Torah Scroll, in Hebrew. (BRMS59)
Chinese Torah Scroll, in Hebrew. Kaifeng, China, mid-17th century.
Manuscript on vellum comprising 68 skins, each skin 59 cm in height with 49 lines of text per column.
Manuscript on vellum comprising 68 skins, each skin 59 cm in height with 49 lines of text per column.
Chinese Torah Scroll, in Hebrew. (detail) (BRMS59)
Detail of the scroll showing the ten commandments.
Alfred Lord Tennyson, "The Lady of Shalott". BRMS 187
Manuscript on parchment, illuminated by Alberto Sangorski [London: For the Grolier Society, c. 1910]. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe.
Alfred Lord Tennyson, "The Lady of Shalott". c. 1910. Example of the beautiful illumination within the book.
Manuscript on parchment, illuminated by Alberto Sangorski [London: For the Grolier Society, c. 1910]. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe.
De humani corporis fabrica libri septem. (BRC0001)
Andreas Vesalius (1514–1564).De humani corporis fabrica libri septem.Basel: Joannes Oporinus, 1555. (BRC0001)
Liber chronicarum. B-03
Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514). Liber chronicarum. Nuremberg: Anton Koberger, for Sebald Schreyer and Sebastian Kammermeister, 12 July 1493. (B-03)
Geoffrey Chaucer (d. 1400).The Works.
Hammersmith, London: The Kelmscott Press, 1896.
Edition: 425 paper copies; 13 vellum copies. Copy: vellum.
Edition: 425 paper copies; 13 vellum copies. Copy: vellum.
Canopic jars. Alabster. Egypt, Late Bronze Age, 1500-1200 BCE.
Alabaster canopic jars representing the four sons of Horus.