The Vollbehr Collection of Incunabula
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| Author | : Ross Alexander Collins |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 12 |
| Release | : 1930 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105128066433 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (33 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Vollbehr Collection of Incunabula by : Ross Alexander Collins
Book excerpt: Speech in conjunction with H.R. 6147 which would appropriate $1.5 million to allow the Library of Congress to purchase Vollbehr's collection, which included 200 unique titles and a superb copy of the 3-vol. Gutenberg Bible printed on vellum. Provides some history of past allocations for other special purchases. Collins' efforts were successful and the 3,114-volume collection was acquired by the Library of Congress later in 1930.
