The St. Anthony's Rare Book Collection, Special Collections

The St. Anthony's Rare Book Collection, numbering c. 280 items, formed part of the library of St. Anthony's Franciscan College which was acquired by UCG in 1992. The collection contains many rare and interesting works on topics ranging in scope from theology and apologetics to bardism and Norse mythology. The centrepiece of the collection is part of a 1497 commentary on the Gospels by the printer of the Nuremberg Chronicle, Anton Koberger. Our copy is embellished with hand-painted initials and is bound in C16th blind-tooled alum-tawed pigskin. The tome is in remarkable shape for an item of its age.

If you would like to view/ consult either item, please submit an online request or contact the staff of the Special Collections Reading Room in the Hardiman Research Building at specialcollections@nuigalway.ie.

Hand-painted initial

Colophon


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