Leaves from Early European Printed Books, approximately 1475-1600
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Overview of the Collection
- Title
- Leaves from Early European Printed Books
- Dates
- approximately 1475-1600 (inclusive)14751600
- Quantity
- 1.6 linear ft. (1 box)
- Collection Number
- XOE_SC0064
- Summary
- Twenty-five leaves from incunabula and other early European printed books, approximately 1475-1600.
- Repository
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Western Washington University, Special Collections
Wilson 6th Floor
516 High Street MS9103
Bellingham WA
98225-9123
Telephone: (360) 650-3193
Fax: (360) 650-3044
speccoll@wwu.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- Latin, Greek, German, French
Content Description
Twenty-five leaves from incunabula and other early European printed books, approximately 1475-1600. The leaves are from Bibles, liturgical books, a book of hours, works of theology, and the Nuremberg Chronicle. The materials provide examples of Renaissance type design and other features commonly found in books of the period, including rubrication, two-color printing, hand-coloring, watermarks, glosses, marginalia, manicules, and printing on vellum. Detailed descriptions of each leaf are available in the collection.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Leaves from Early European Printed Books, Special Collections, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225-9103.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Initial donation by Tony Griffon in 2018, with additions in subsequent years.
Processing Note
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Books -- Religious aspects.
- Early printed books.
- European literature -- Renaissance, 1450-1600.
- Incunabula.
Form or Genre Terms
- Illustrated works.
- Religious materials.
