ADAM LONICER (1528-1586) Kreuterbuch, kunstliche Conterfeytunge der Bäume, Stauden, Hecken, Kreuter, Getreyde, Gewürtze. Printed in Frankfort by Christian Egenolph, 1587. 382 numbered leaves (764 pages) with color illustrations. 31 cm tall. We know from other sources that Lonicer (also referenced as Lonitzer, Lonicerum, Lonicerus, or Loniceri) worked as a proofreader for his father-in-law, aContinue reading “Loncier, Kreuterbuch… | 1587 German Herbal | March 2021 Book of the Month from the John Martin Rare Book Room @Hardin Library”
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You cannot judge a book by its cover. The title page is another story.
by Duncan Stewart, MA, MLIS, Rare Materials Cataloger, University of Iowa Libraries, Adjunct Faculty, School of Library and Information Sciences, University of Iowa The John Martin Rare Book Room (JMRBR) is filled with books of great medical historical value. But do you know how all those books get into the JMRBR? A book’s journey toContinue reading “You cannot judge a book by its cover. The title page is another story.”
Hardin Library 24-Hour Study
Hardin Library has a 24-hour study that is available when the library is closed. The study is available to all University of Iowa affiliated: students in any major residents staff faculty fellows Access the 24-hour study with your Iowa One-Card or UIHC Badge when the library is closed. If you are at the library nearContinue reading “Hardin Library 24-Hour Study”