Book Arts Book Collection, bulk 1500-2021
Collection context
- Extent:
- 15000 Volumes ((counts from 1996/97 shelf estimates: 3793 Book Arts Dewey and 10,022 Book Arts LC volumes. LC part has been growing; Dewey only adds copies occasionally.)
- Language:
- English .
- Scope and content:
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The Book Arts Collection is both a major collection of examples of fine printing and book illustration, and a collection of books about various phases of bookmaking and related subjects. Book Arts was established in 1938, currently contains over 15,000 volumes and growing. The older part of the collection is shelved in Dewey classification. In 1975, we switched to a slightly-modified Library of Congress classification. Both Dewey and Library of Congress sets include BOOKART prefix). Additional cross-collection card catalogs of designers (654: 25A) illustrators (654: 25B-I) imprints (654 Mez: 62A-F), bindings (654: 24I-J, 654 Mez: 52C, 13V:1D) and presses (654: 26A-27H) are no longer maintained, but could still be useful.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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All books in this collection are cataloged, and should be requested individually in CLIO. This record is for informational purposes only.
- Location of this collection:
- Before you visit:
- Researchers interested in viewing materials in the RBML reading room must must book an appointment at least 7 days in advance. To make the most of your visit, be sure to request your desired materials before booking your appointment, as researchers are limited to 5 items per day.
- Contact:
- rbml@library.columbia.edu