Rare Book Collection
The principal collection of over 40,000 books includes those published before 1840 (1900 for ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n works), fine and limited editions, works vulnerable because of their size or format, and selected publications of anticipated long-term research and reference value.
Areas of particular strength and/or interest include:
- ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥na
- ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Aboriginal languages and cultures
- Early printing (including Incunabula)
- English literature of the 18th and 19th centuries
- Illustrated books
- Medicine (including herbals and pharmacopoeias)
- Natural history (notably birds and flora, including orchids)
- Pacific voyages and exploration
- Private press and fine editions, including The Folio Society
- South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n colonial history
- Women
Works in the Rare Books collection are identified in the Library catalogue by the location type 'Rare Books & Manuscripts Rare Books Collection'.