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Three generations of Sowerbys contributed to the monumental "Thesaurus conchyliorum" (1847-1887). It is considered one of the rarest of all books. Explore it in via : https://t.co/DfPoyxmXFl

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2018-06-14

The library doesn’t have much botanical material, we transferred most of it to the at some point, so starting to struggle with posts! Here is gorgeous Merian’s ‘De Europische insecten’ (1730)

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2018-05-17

Audubon collection was acquired in 1861 through fundraising efforts of 92 donors who raised $1,030 to purchase this breathtaking wildlife art. Happy !

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2018-04-26

Good morning ! The complete collection of pictures & songs / by Randolph Caldecott ; engraved and printed by Edmund Evans ; with a preface by Austin Dobson. London ; New York : G. Routledge and Sons, 1887. https://t.co/Z4UulIE5CH

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2018-04-21

Leadbeater’s Possum was believed to be extinct for decades until naturalist Eric Wilkinson rediscovered the species in Marysville on this day in 1961. This print is from ‘Prodromus of the zoology of Victoria’ via Collections https://t.co/5pDhnMzQ5c

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2018-04-03

April 20 Symposium | The Eyes Have It: An Appreciation of Casey Wood's Contribution to & Library feat. scholars https://t.co/gMN4dbNS00

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2018-04-01

This coming Monday, 4/2 at noon, join us for a garden-themed First Mondays, showcasing our Details here (scroll down): https://t.co/hIATLdecSE

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2018-03-31

This coming Monday, 4/2 at noon, join us for a garden-themed First Mondays, showcasing our Details here (scroll down): https://t.co/hIATLdecSE

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2018-03-29

Asher Rare Books just sent out update on added to the website on Latin America, incl. atlas to "Aves do Brazil" by Emilio Goeldi. 48 plates showing of Amazon region:

https://t.co/cMgjHI3nnN

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2018-03-24

We are exhibiting at until the 18th of March, with a fine selection of and more, including works by and - Come and see us at Stand 231 or visit us online https://t.co/wJnDXGk3HU

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2018-03-12

As we usher in 2018, a special thank you goes out to the community & partners in teaching, research & learning. Enjoy these vintage postcards (early-mid 1900s). https://t.co/lrzjsfJz8R

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2017-12-31

Here's another highlight from our new catalogue. First edition of an extremely important ornithological work by Pierre Belon: L'Histoire de la nature des oyseaux (Paris, 1555). Full description:

https://t.co/MQ2kgUVhbp

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2017-12-02

This 'Great She Bible' is a highlight from our coming up on 17 May. Learn more & browse now: https://t.co/k9WVhsJszk

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2017-04-24

Check out our list for the Stuttgarter Antiquariatsmesse (Jan 27/9). Download here:
https://t.co/JsqdeWmUbZ
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2017-01-19

C is for compass, A is for arch: Details from the 1511 edition of Vitruvius from our collection

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2016-10-21

Our catalogue for New York is here! Stand 95 @ Park Avenue Armory (Oct. 22-26).
https://t.co/dfR85ouPYS

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2016-10-19