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Cover of Treasures: The Special Collections of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Treasures: The Special Collections of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David

by John Morgan-Guy

Book Details

Publisher:University of Wales Press
Published:2022-07-15
Pages:381
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9781786839039

Reading Info

About This Book

Many of the selected volumes are extremely rare, and in some cases believed to be unique survivors. The selected volumes cover over seven hundred years of the β€˜history of the book’. It is published to mark the bicentenary of the University of Wales Trinity Saint David, 1822-2022.

Our Review

This volume offers a rare glimpse into seven centuries of book history through a curated selection of volumes, many of which are extremely rare or believed to be unique surviving copies. Spanning from medieval manuscripts to early printed works, this collection showcases the physical evolution of books as artifacts, celebrating the material culture of reading and publishing across different eras. The curation reflects deep archival research and presents tangible pieces of literary heritage that have endured through time.

What makes this collection particularly compelling is its connection to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David's bicentenary, positioning these books within an institutional legacy of preservation and scholarship. Readers with interests in bibliography, material culture, or the history of publishing will find this volume especially valuable, as it provides access to rare items that would otherwise be inaccessible to the public. The result is a thoughtful tribute that honors both the artifacts themselves and the institution dedicated to safeguarding them for future generations.

Themes

History

Subjects

History