Rare Books

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Located in the Southwest Collection/Special Collections Library, Rare Books is a rich resource for research and creative activities.    Within its 38,000 volume holdings are rare and early printed books, many of which are limited edition, illustrated or finely-bound. These are complemented by collections of artists' books, manuscripts and maps. Areas of strength include the history of science and medicine, American and European literature, book history and book arts, Russian and European history and culture, Mesoamerican and medieval European manuscript facsimiles, Greek and Roman classical authors and dowsing.

 

Koger History of Science Collection

American and European Literature

Book History and Book Art

Classical Greek and Roman Authors

Dowsing

Coronelli 1688 Terrestrial Globe

  

For additional information, please contact:   

Rob E. King

rob.e.king@ttu.edu  

(806) 834-0397