Riches of the Rylands explores and celebrates the outstanding
Special Collections of The University of Manchester Library. These
collections of rare books, manuscripts, archives, maps and visual
materials are extraordinarily rich and diverse. They span 5,000
years and six continents, and include almost every format ever used
for written communication. Many derive from the superlative
collections purchased by Enriqueta Rylands for the magnificent
library she founded as a memorial to her husband John. The book
features over 150 key items from across the collections. Thirteen
thematic chapters contain short essays on individual items by over
sixty contributors - curators and experts in particular fields.
Every item is beautifully illustrated in full colour and an
extended introduction charts the history and context of the
collections. Riches of the Rylands will appeal to a broad
readership - lovers of books and libraries, and anyone interested
in literature, art, history, the history of ideas and collecting.
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