Media in category thomas fisher rare book library the following 30 files are in this category, out of 30 total. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto, toronto, on. Hugh amory, senior rare book cataloger in the houghton library, emeritus, an 18thcentury book club. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. A university of toronto library card is not necessary to access the collections, but onsite registration is required. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto toronto. The thomas fisher rare book library is the largest rare book library in canada, holding over 800,000 books and 6,000 linear metres of manuscript material. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto 2020 all you. The book collections of the library of congress were reestablished, after their destruction in 1814, by the purchase of the private library of thomas jefferson 17431826. As one of the leading research libraries in north america, the fisher acquires, makes accessible and preserves comprehensive research collections of national and international significance. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto all you need. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Rare bookstores in las vegas abebooks interviews booksellers.
The thomas fisher rare book library is a library in the university of toronto, constituting the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and. Please search for secondhand rare books and maps through the search above or browse by catalogue facilities. Cloistered by a shell of stone, the 1963 beinecke rare book and manuscript library in yale, us, is one of the worlds foremost collections of rare manuscripts. Among the collections items are the nuremberg chronicle 1493, shakespeares first folio 1623, newtons principia. Take a tour of sacred books in the thomas fisher rare book. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto all you need to. New resources are being sought to continue to build the legacy of the thomas fisher rare book library for future generations of students and scholars. The fisher, as its commonly called, is the largest rare book library in canada and its open to the public. Discover thomas fisher rare book library in toronto, ontario. Apr 23, 2018 kevin takes us on a tour of the thomas fisher rare book library building at u of t, looking at reads that are over 500 years old. Thomas prince and the old south church, november 8, 2000 roger gaskell, bookdealer in rare early science literature, u. Placed on deposit in the princeton university library in 1972, and received as a bequest in 1985, the robert h.
The thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and special collections including books, manuscripts and other materials, and the. Memory gallery a american treasures of the library of. It is named in honour of thomas fisher 17921874, who came from yorkshire to upper canada in 1821 and settled by the humber river. Thomas fisher rare book library arguably one of the most fascinating libraries in canada, the thomas fisher rare book library houses the rare and special collections of the university of toronto. One of canadas most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands of gorgeous. This collection features approximately 4500 full page plates and other significant illustrations of human anatomy selected from the jason a. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto 2020 all you need. Our rare holdings include a 1690 folio of the works of ben jonson, fifty tragedies and comedies by beaumont and fletcher from 1690, and a 1656 quarto edition of the old law, or a new way to please you, a tragicomedy attributed to thomas middleton, william rowley, and philip massinger on the books. Thomas fisher rare book library gets an inventory american. The university of torontos thomas fisher rare book library is undertaking an inventorythe first in 40 yearswhich aims to go through many of the librarys 800,000 books in two weeks. The collection covers the period of about 100 years starting in the late 1800s, and documents changes in tastes, design sensibilities and culture during this time, including changes in advertising trends and societal attitudes. We were amazed by the number of rare books, we really enjoyed visiting and getting a sense of this nice library.
Canada in print has been created from the library s own collections of donated libraries and purchases. To be put into a group of books from the library of noted bibliographer joe kraus. The thomas fisher rare book library is a library in the university of toronto, constituting the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. Its the largest rare book library in canada with about 800,000 books. Kraus objected to his full first name joseph being used instead of his cutomary joe.
Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto on. Toronto january 27, 2015 a unique 10thcentury manuscript of an 8thcentury compendium of jewish law and a 2014 facsimile of a scroll of esther these are the two chronological bookends of the thomas fisher rare book librarys latest exhibition that spans a thousand years of jewish manuscript and print view on wordpress. Apr 15, 2016 the fisher, as its commonly called, is the largest rare book library in canada and its open to the public. Hannah and academy of medicine collections in the history of medicine at the thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto 2020 all you need to. Home to the rarest books in canada, the library is closed for this period, and librarians and archivists are gently removing books and manuscripts off continue reading thomas fisher rare book library.
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Thomas fisher rare book library university of toronto. The beinecke rare book and manuscript library has acquired the papers of david sedaris, noted american humorist, author, and essayist. A book of family records and personal reminiscences alla serenis. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto the. The thomas fisher rare book library, canadas largest, is essential for scholars of many disciplines who seek the broadest collection of materials relevant to their research. At the time of the purchase, jeffersons collection contained 6,487 volumes in the fields of politics, history, science, law literature, fine arts, and philosophy and was recognized as one of the finest private libraries in the united states. The university of toronto libraries system is the largest academic library in canada and consists of 44 libraries located on three university campuses. Within the walls of the thomas fisher rare book library, there are roughly 700,000 books and many large collections of literary and historical manuscripts, including the university of toronto archives.
Situated within robarts library at the university of toronto, over 700,000 volumes. The department of rare books and special collections and the university archives didnt have a permanent home until 1973 when the thomas fisher rare book library was opened. Pearce carefoote is an anglican priest and interim head of the thomas fisher rare book library at the university of toronto. Rare book library summons tales of worlds oldest monsters. Thomas fisher rare book library worldcat identities. Carefoote, interim head of rare books and special collections at the university of toronto. The rare book department, among the largest in american public libraries, maintains collections of. Houghton library is committed to supporting and promoting research, teaching, and learning, while at the same time preserving our rare and unique collections. In the margins of this book of hours which he had with him in the tower of london, more has written a prayer which is his farewell to the world. In this letter to his friend and president of the united states james madison, jefferson seeks his support for the sale, which members of congress were then debating. More than,000 students, visitors and scholars from around the world come to the fisher library each year to research, study and attend lectures and exhibitions, and. University libraries thomas cooper library, university. Fisher rare book library the thomas fisher rare book library fosters the search for. Thomas fisher rare book library 12 photos libraries 120 st.
Thomas fisher rare book library arguably one of the most fascinating librariesin canada, the thomas fisher rare book library houses the rare and special collections of the university of toronto. Taylor collection consists of over 4,000 rare books and 3,300 manuscripts illustrating the scope of english literature from the fourteenth century to the 1920s. This is a quick, memorable spot to bring any visitor to. Dark wood with glass windowed cabinets displays first edition and rare books, tall bookcases stand on each side of the store, and a library sits behind glass doors where prospective buyers can peruse books in peace. The doy leale mccall rare book and manuscript library. The thomas fisher rare book library at university of.
Selected special collections thomas jeffersons library th. Small, classic volumes, which will fit perfectly in the hands of thomas youngest fans, these are the thomas tales as originally written by the reverend w. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto home. The library is named in honour of thomas fisher 17921874, who immigrated from yorkshire, settled along the humber river in 1822, and became a successful merchant. The beinecke library s robust collections are used to create new scholarship by researchers from around the world. From the start, our gallery has received high praise as a truly unusual addition to the roster of las vegas attractions, and we have done our part to fit into the festive atmosphere by being open twelve hours a day, seven. Sedaris, who grew up in raleigh, north carolina, and graduated from the school of the art institute in chicago in 1987, is the author of works including naked, me talk pretty one day, and calypso. It is the largest and most diverse research resource of its kind in canada. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto april 2, 2019 daniel wakelin, jeremy griffiths professor of medieval english palaeography, university of oxford, delivered the 2019 george kiddell lecture on the history of the book. The library is also home to the university archives which, in addition to institutional records, also contains the papers of many important canadian literary figures including margaret atwood and leonard cohen. Purchase items using paypal or creditdebit cards via the add to shopping cartcheckout and use our sagepay secure process.
About thomas fisher rare book library, uoft flickr. The items in this collection come from a donation of more than 3000 canadian beer labels and related ephemera given to the thomas fisher rare book library in 2011. Some content is available directly from university libraries while other items may need to be requested. Rare book library summons tales of worlds oldest monsters the monsters have arrived at torontos thomas fisher rare book library monster of rome from image of. Bauman rare books opened in the grand canal shoppes at the venetian palazzo in february 2008. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is.
Opened in february 2008, this rare bookstore seems at odds with its immediate surroundings. During university semester, students and their lecturers provide a more intellectual backdrop to a magical setting. Nestled within the university of toronto library, the thomas fisher rare book library welcomes visitors to view current exhibitions. Thomas fisher rare book library staff our collection of rare books, manuscripts and other materials is strongest in the fields of british, european, caribbean and canadian literature. Explore thomas fisher rare book library, uofts 6,309 photos on flickr. This catalog is wellresearched and presents thoughtfully. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Send documents from your computer directly to library printers. Celebrate canada 150 in a treasure of a rare book library located on the st george campus of the university of toronto, a wonderful exhibition of canadas history titled struggle and story. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto, ontario atlas obscura. Since its founding in 1978, the mission of the doy leale mccall rare book and manuscript library has been to collect and preserve recorded evidence of the history of the people of southwest alabama and to promote its use for original research by students, faculty and the public. Rare book department of the free library of philadelphia. The resources of the thomas fisher rare book library may be used by all scholars and researchers, whether or not they are members of the university of toronto community. Prints and photographs division, library of congress.
Beginning in 1945, with a new title almost every year, the reverend wrote 26 books, over 100 stories, about thomas and all of the engines on sodor. The thomas fisher rare book library at university of toronto. Originally, the rare books collection was stored on special shelving in dwight hall, which served as a library until the late 19th century. The unique materials of the rare book and special collections division of the library of congress, now totaling over 800,000 items, include books, broadsides, pamphlets, theater playbills, prints, posters, photographs, and medieval and renaissance manuscripts.
Among the collections strengths are civil warera letters and diaries, family papers and the. U of ts thomas fisher rare book library houses a collection of rare historical books and artifacts. After the british burned the capitol in 1814, destroying the congressional library, thomas jefferson offered to sell his books to congress at a price they could name. Houghton library is not available as a background setting for noneducational, noncollectionrelated projects or promotions.
Thomas fisher rare book library, viewed on december 11, 2018 thomas fisher rare book library. The thomas fisher rare book library is the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. University of torontos thomas fisher rare book library awards. Thomas fisher rare book library toronto, ontario atlas. Thomas fisher rare book library staff university of toronto. Jan 27, 2020 the thomas fisher rare book library is the largest repository of publicly accessible rare books and manuscripts in canada. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The quality and variety of the collection makes the visit worthwhile.
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One of canadas most incredible rare book collections holds hundreds of thousands of gorgeous tomes that the general public can touch. Rare book division princeton university library special. Lincoln writ housed in the law library of congress rare book vault duration. This collection includes significant theological and historic texts related to roman catholic church. Thomas fisher rare book library, university of toronto. Discover books, articles, movies, music, and much more. During university semester, students and their lecturers provide a.
It is named in honour of thomas fisher 17921874, who came from yorkshire. Search hundreds of subscription databases and the university libraries catalog simultaneously. Rare book and special collections reading room library of. The irvin department of rare books and special collections is currently closed in accordance with the closure of all university of south carolina campuses for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester. In the spring of 2015, the saint paul seminarys rare book collection was transferred to the department of special collections from the archbishop ireland memorial library. The thomas fisher rare book library at university of toronto, with support from the mclean foundation, has launched a project to make its collection of early italian opera libretti freely available online and for download through the internet archive. The thomas fisher rare book library houses the department of rare books and special collections including books, manuscripts and other materials.