Incunables

The library contains a valuable collection of manuscripts, explained in a printed 4to volume, several rare incunables, and above 4000 vols., for which there is not sufficient accommodation. ❋ C. B. Black (N/A)

Pellechet, M. Catalogue général des incunables des bibliothèques publiques de France. ❋ Addison Van Name (N/A)

Among its more remarkable manuscripts are Anglo-Saxon writings of the tenth century, illuminated "Heures" of the fifteenth century, the "M.ssel" of Georges d'Amboise; there are also several "incunables d'imprimerie de Rouen," and other rare works; by the help of M. Noël, M. Beaurain, and their capable assistants, no student of civic or departmental history can fail to find all he desires. ❋ Theodore Andrea Cook (1897)

Areas of exceptional strength include incunables, early children's books, fine bindings, and illustrated books. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Back at the Ritz, with his plunder unloaded from his wheelchair onto the bed, he told his dealer friend Christopher Gibbs, "Tomorrow, musical instruments, women's clothes and incunables!" ❋ Unknown (2010)

Areas of strength include incunables, early children’s books, fine bindings, and illustrated books. ❋ Unknown (2009)