Natural histories rare books from the amnh library

Rare book selections from the american museum of natural history library. Research library american museum of natural history. See more ideas about natural history, illustration and history. Inspired by the book, the current exhibit at the museum, natural histories. This is your chance to see some of the amazing scientific illustrations housed in our rare book collection. E973 creatorof laufer collection american museum of natural history collection of books acquired by berthold laufer during the schiff expedition to china. You can encounter some of the worlds oldest books at the. Amnh research library digital special collections rare. You can encounter some of the worlds oldest books at the thomas fisher rare book library.

Natural histories allows readers a privileged glimpse of these seldomseen, fully illustrated. Rare book selections from the american museum of natural history library by melanie l. Below are a couple of photographs i took at the natural histories exhibition in the american museum of natural history, in new york. The exhibition was held at the american museum of natural history in 202014. The librarys rare book and rare folio collection developed from a need to protect and preserve the librarys aging research materials. Extraordinary rare book selections from the american museum of natural history, provides insight into a selection of spectacularly illustrated volumes from the amnhs rare book library. National postal museum library contains more than 40,000 books, journals, catalogs, and documents, and is among the worlds largest postal history and philatelic research facilities. Database biodiversity heritage library search bhlopen access digital repository of biodiversity literature. Discover the librarys rich rare book and rare folio collection consisting of over 14000 volumes. The american museum of natural history is committed to making its. For the animal lover on your shopping list, this collection from the amnh is sure to please. Thomas fisher rare books library a beauty of a library, full of beasts the contents of this collection are almost beyond comprehension, and include not only one of the only surviving copies of shakespeares first folio but also an edition of the first english translation of machiavellis political works and a breathtaking collection of.

Featuring beguiling illustrations from scientific works published from the 1500s until the early 1900s, natural histories was edited by tom baione, the museum librarys. Contact us natural history books 1025 keokuk street iowa city, ia 52240 voice. All information in the repository is freely accessible to scholars around the world to support their research. May 19, 2014 explore 400 years of scientific illustration from the museums library. For the first time, natural histories allows readers a privileged glimpse of seldom seen, fully illustrated scientific tomes from the american museum of natural historys rare book collectiona collection of over 450,000 volumes.

Visit the amnh accessibility page for more information. In advance of his wednesday evening lecture about natural histories, baione recently talked with us about the librarys rare book collection, how he chose which 40 books to feature in natural histories, and which rare books hes planning to bring to tomorrows lecture so the audience can see the art for themselves. Amnh research library digital special collections natural. Extraordinary rare book selections from the american museum of natural history library is, as noted in the title, quite extraordinary, including the 40 prints taken from. Extraordinary rare book selections from the american museum of natural history library by american. Central park west at 79th street new york, ny 100245192 phone. For the first time, natural histories allows readers a privileged glimpse of seldomseen, fully illustrated scientific tomes from the american museum of natural historys rare. Amnh research library digital special collections cover. The amnh library digital repository is an archive maintained by the research library for amnh scientific publications, amnh scholarly output and other original and published materials. Rare book collection amnh american museum of natural history. The amnh library digital repository is an archive maintained by the research library for amnh scientific publications, amnh scholarly output and other original and published materials digitized by the library.

Inside the american museum of natural history is an eightstory libraryone of the largest naturalscience libraries in the western hemispherethat contains over 450,000 volumes of monographs, pamphlets, reprints, and original rare books. Rare book collection american museum of natural history. The library s rare book and rare folio collection developed from a need to protect and preserve the library s aging research materials. The work, edited by tom baione, the harold boeschenstein director of library services at amnh and bhl institutional council. American museum of natural history and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Stiassny, the axelrod research curator, department of ichthyology in the division of vertebrate zoology at the american museum of natural history. The work, edited by tom baione, the harold boeschenstein director of library services at amnh and bhl institutional council member, features.

Oct 18, 20 the exhibition was held at the american museum of natural history in 202014. Tom baione, who oversees amnhs library and who edited the. For the first time, natural histories allows readers a privileged glimpse of seldomseen, fully illustrated scientific tomes from the american museum of natural historys rare book. Natural history nerds, dont miss a special lecture tomorrow night with tom baione, the museum librarys director and editor of natural histories. The images of the rare book collection highlight some of the art, illustrations, engravings, maps, and sketches from the over 14,000 rare materials housed at the library. Natural histories features scientific illustrations spanning five centuries from the rare book collection of the american museum of natural historys library. Asia, fishes, fishes pictorial works, ocean life publisher. This image collection commences with all of the artwork showcased in natural histories. Natural histories, published by sterling signature, is available at the american.

Amnh research library american museum of natural history. This set book and prints gives us a look at the beautifully drawn renditions of mammals, fish, birds, and constellations found in some of the many books in the american museum of natural history library as well as a short biography of sorts of the men and women who created these masterpieces. Inside the american museum of natural history is an eightstory libraryone of the largest naturalscience libraries in the western hemispherethat contains over 450,000. The american museum of natural history is one of the worlds preeminent scientific, educational and cultural institutions. An active member of the grolier club, tom divides his time between manhattan and long island. American museum of natural history research library artist. Essays and plates of rare book selections from the american museum of natural history library natural histories 9781454906599 by sweet, paul. Extraordinary rare book selections from the american museum of natural history library 9781402791499 by american museum of natural history. Natural histories postcards of 60 rare book illustrations by the american museum of natural history. Day roraima expedition of the american museum of natural history 19271928 phelps venezuelan expedition 19371938 tate, g. Extraordinary rare book selections from the american. Extraordinary rare book selections from the american museum of natural history library. Information can be accessed about the rare book from the librarys catalog records, and the exhibit can be explored by selecting authors, artists, titles, and subjects.

Natural histories, rare book selections from the american museum of natural history library di sweet, paul, capainolo, peter. The special collections department arranges, describes, houses, and provides access to the rare books, manuscripts, and special collections held in the dibner library of the history of science. Database congo expedition 19091915 the amnh expedition to the belgian congo with herbert lang leading the expedition and james p. The museum library s rare book collection includes field diaries and scrapbooks, richly illustrated fragile and uniquely bound materials. Forty essays from the museums top experts in a variety of natural science disciplines, from anthropology to zoology, enhance and discuss each rare work. The american museum of natural history is committed to making its web site accessible to all visitors, including those with disabilities. Research library library catalog search public access. Natural histories, published by sterling signature, is available at the american museum of natural history bookshop and wherever books are sold. As the library grew and more time passed, a sizable number of books could be designated as rare. Extraordinary rare book selections from the american museum of natural history library 9781454912149. The museums rare book collection includes some of the most extraordinary publications about the natur. Library catalog amnh american museum of natural history. The beauty of natural science to share and display.

Forty essays from the museums top experts in a variety of natural science disciplines, from anthropology to. Postcards of 60 rare book illustrations nhbs gifts. Watch tom baione, harold boeschenstein director of the museums library discuss natural histories and give a peek inside the librarys rich archive. Extraordinary rare book selections from the american museum of natural history.

George henry hamilton, tyler duida expedition of the american museum of natural history 19281929. American museum of natural history 200 central park west new york, ny 100245102 phone. For the first time, natural histories allows readers a privileged glimpse of seldom seen, fully illustrated scientific tomes from the american museum of natural historys rare. Extraordinary rare book selections from the american museum of natural history, provides insight into a selection of spectacularly illustrated volumes from the. Stiassny, the axelrod research curator, department of ichthyology in the division of vertebrate zoology at the american. Extraordinary rare book selections from the american museum of natural history library 9781402791499 by american museum of natural history and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This online exhibit is based on the book natural histories. The special collections department arranges, describes, houses, and provides access to the rare books, manuscripts, and special collections held in the dibner library of the history of science and technology and the joseph f.

The national museum of natural history nmnh library consists of the main location in nmnhs east court and 11 specialized collections throughout the nmnh building. Published late in 2012, natural histories offers a rare glimpse of seldomseen, fully illustrated essays from the american museum of natural historys rare book collection. A 176page monograph containing over two hundred illustrations and forty essays on notable masterworks spanning four hundred yearsinsert. Nhbs tom baione, american museum of natural history amnh, sterling. American museum of natural history field book project whitney south sea expedition of the american museum of natural history 19201941 publication info. For the first time, natural histories allows readers a privileged glimpse of seldomseen, fully illustrated scientific tomes from the american museum of natural historys rare book collection. Extraordinary rare book selections from the american museum of natural history library introduces natural science and art lovers alike to a selection of seldomseen and. American museum of natural history research library.