All books in this collection are cataloged, and should be requested individually in CLIO. This record is for informational purposes only.
The "B" collection is particularly strong in British and American literature and history, including a large group of nineteenth-century gift books. Other strong areas include editions of Greek & Roman authors, cometology, and polar exploration (thanks to Bassett Jones's Libris Polaris collection).
Before about 1979, general rare book collection was classified in the Dewey scheme preceded by "B" (e.g., B823 Sh24). Items added after the switch are given Library of Congress call numbers and are shelved separately (see "B-LC General Rare Book Collection).
You will need to make an appointment in advance to use this collection material in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library reading room. You can schedule an appointment once you've submitted your request through your Special Collections Research Account.
All books in this collection are cataloged, and should be requested individually in CLIO. This record is for informational purposes only.
Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library