The Most Elusive of Rare Books

By Kristin Masters. Jul 13, 2011. 2:08 AM.

Topics: American History, Rare Books, Book Collecting

Book collecting is an incredibly accessible pastime—. Collectors can spend as much or as little as they’'d like, and there is plenty of information available to inform their choices. Some rare books, however, are so scarce that only the most elite can afford them. Here’'s a look at some of the rarest books in the world.

     
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IU Lilly Library marks 50 years with rare items

By Joachim Koch. Jan 18, 2010. 11:00 PM.

Topics: American History, Rare Books

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana University's Lilly Library in Bloomington will host an exhibition of rare books and manuscripts to mark its 50th anniversary.

     
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Happy Martin Luther King day

By Joachim Koch. Jan 17, 2010. 11:00 PM.

Topics: American History

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a United States holiday marking the birthdate of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., observed on the third Monday of January each year, around the time of King's birthday, January 15. It is one of four United States federal holidays to commemorate an individual person.

     
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