Old Books - A Modern Treasure Hunt

Have you ever wondered how material comes to be held in library collections? Join us as we welcome Christian White, a dealer of rare books. Discover the thrill of the chase and a life spent hunting down unique and coveted books and manuscripts.

Hear about, and imagine, the excitement of finding a volume of early eighteenth century theology that belonged to the library of Sir Isaac Newton!

Discover the story behind the purchase of a 1611 copy of George Chapman’s translation of Homer. This r

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Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery, Parkinson Building, University of Leeds, West Yorkshire LS2 9JT

Thu 23 May 2019

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