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Incunabula and early printed book leaves collection
6199
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Language of Material:
Latin
Contributing Institution:
USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Incunabula and early printed book leaves collection
Identifier/Call Number: 6199
Physical Description:
1.73 linear feet.
1 box
Date (inclusive): circa 1470s-20th century
Abstract: This collection consists primarily of individual leaves from incunabula, the majority of which are Bibles, German in origin,
and dating from approximately 1470 to 1499. Also included are colored leaves from a printing of the Nuremburg Chronicles,
and some single leaf examples of 18th, 19th and early 20th century fine printing.
Container: 1
This collection consists primarily of individual leaves from incunabula, the majority of which are Bibles, German in origin,
and dating from approximately 1470 to 1499. Also included are colored leaves from a printing of the Nuremburg Chronicles,
and some single leaf examples of 18th, 19th and early 20th century fine printing.
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE. Advance notice required for access.
All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Manuscripts Librarian.
Permission for publication is given on behalf of Special Collections as the owner of the physical items and is not intended
to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained.
[Box/folder no. or item name], Incunabula and early printed book leaves collection, Collection no. 6199, Special Collections,
USC Libraries, University of Southern California
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Printing -- History -- Specimens
Printing -- Specimens -- Archival resources
Incunabula
Leaves (gathered matter)