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Today, April 23, is Shakespeare’s birthday! Maybe. Supposedly. It was certainly the date of hi

Reveries of a BachelorThough very few modern readers would recognize the name of Donald Grant Mitche

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There’s a lot more to studying provenance than deciphering arcane inscriptions and other marks

Unlocking a 250-Year-Old AlmanacSpecial Collections has recently acquired an intriguing copy of Ride

Remember, remember, the fifth of November!Tonight is Guy Fawkes Night, an annual remembrance in the

If you’re in the habit of reading descriptions of old books—and why wouldn’t you b

Picture the scene: A bustling New England tavern, December 1785. Two patrons sit at the bar, swappin

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First published in 1796, American Cookery by Amelia Simmons is considered the first true American co

In preparing for the purchase of another title by the Italian Renaissance philosopher, Niccolo Machi

As part of our initiative to collect the first or earliest possible edition of books cited in the Li

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Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us! And while it can be a time of joy for many, for some it is

We’ve probably all done this before. While out and about, perhaps while traveling or shopping,

msulconservationlab: This poor book was full of mold, dirt, and accretions. (I urge you to click on

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