Collection SC Rare - Rare Books collection

Identity area

Reference code

GB 249 SC Rare

Title

Rare Books collection

Date(s)

  • 1601-2011 (Creation)

Level of description

Collection

Extent and medium

55 metres of books + 14 metres of oversize books

Context area

Name of creator

Administrative history

Archival history

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Collection of books printed before 1840 transferred from main library stock. Also includes later special material such as first editions, limited editions, vulnerable plates and fine bindings.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

The repository continues to add materials to this collection occasionally.

System of arrangement

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

No access restrictions.

Conditions governing reproduction

Language of material

    Script of material

      Language and script notes

      Physical characteristics and technical requirements

      Finding aids

      All the books in this collection are catalogued on SUPrimo" the University of Strathclyde Library's integrated search service.

      Search "MLSPRA" to find a full list of titles in the Rare books collection

      Allied materials area

      Existence and location of originals

      Existence and location of copies

      Related units of description

      Related descriptions

      Notes area

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      Access points

      Subject access points

      Place access points

      Name access points

      Genre access points

      Description identifier

      Institution identifier

      Language(s)

        Script(s)

          Sources

          Accession area