Rare Books Collection
A collection of items which need special care, due to their age, value, condition or content.
This collection includes several thousand books and periodicals, including:
- early printed works;
- first editions;
- limited editions; and
- illustrated works, with an emphasis on Australiana.
It is particularly strong in natural history, and in the early atlases and voyages relating to the European exploration of the Australian continent.
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Location: Rare Books Room, on Level 1 of Dixson Library.
Access conditions
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If we approve your request, we will retrieve the items for you to view and read in Dixson Library. Please submit your request at least 3 working days before your visit to Dixson Library.
Direct access to the Rare Book Collection is not available. Learn more about the conditions of access.