Search Results for "rare books"
The secret life of books
history of scienceºìÌÒÊÓƵ's Louisiane Ferlier examines the world of rare book collecting, and how important provenance can be when valuing works.
Misogallus on the warpath
history of scienceWhy was Royal Society President Sir Joseph Banks on the receiving end of stinging criticism in 1802, and who was 'Misogallus'? Rupert Baker investigates.
A proverb in the hand…
history of scienceºìÌÒÊÓƵ Library has acquired a copy of 'A collection of English proverbs' by John Ray FRS. Library Manager Rupert Baker puzzles over the contents.