
Huntington Library
Scala Publishers(Author)
Scala Publishers Ltd
Published on 1. January 1999
Book
Hardback
160 pages
978-1-85759-334-1 (ISBN)
Description
With its outstanding library, art collections, and botanical gardens, the Huntington is one of the richest cultural centres in the world. The library, which holds several million items, is one of the largest and most comprehensive research collections of British and American history and literature. This publication showcases some of the Huntington's finest rare books and manuscripts, including the Ellesmere manuscript of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, a Gutenberg Bible on vellum, a double-elephant folio edition of Audubon's Birds of America, and an extensive collection of early editions of Shakespeare's works. Beautifully illustrated and skilfully designed, this welcome addition to the series presents these and many other highlights from a distinguished collection.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
150 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 215 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-85759-334-1 (9781857593341)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Written by the Director and curatorial staff of the Huntington Library.