Wonderful Things from 400 Years of Collecting: The Bodleian Library 1602-2002

A timeless selection of Wonderful Things, this book highlights the tremendous range of the Bodleian Library's collections. From the sixth-century Laudian Acts --a manuscript probably used by Bede himself--to modern treasures such as one of Tolkein's own illustrations for The Hobbit , the objects chosen show the extent, variety, and quality of the Library's holdings and how they came to the Bodleian. Each work is sumptuously displayed in full-page color with facing-page descriptions. Collectively, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the principles, history, and future of collecting by a world-class institution.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1851240772
• ISBN13: 9781851240777
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Bodleian Library
• Length: 172 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 10.5"