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Materials in the Rare Books and Manuscripts section are available to anyone who needs to use them and who agrees to abide by its regulations. Patrons must present picture identification: either a UT ID card or for visitors, a drivers license, passport, or similar identification. Materials may be used only in the section's reading room. Pencils or computers are permitted for taking notes; ... any kind of ink pen is prohibited. Patrons may photocopy materials in good physical condition with permission of staff.
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Ok then . . . his second most valuable book is a rare first edition by the famous American author, Mark Twain. We’ve all read Huckleberry Finn and some of Twain’s other books. This book is now valued at $60,000; he obtained it a few years ago at a West Virginia thrift store, and guess what he paid--$7.50! That’s right, a book that is now worth $60,000 that he could quickly sell to collectors (there are about 150,000 rare book collectors in the United States alone) cost him $7.50! Now, that’s exciting!
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Since 1781, Asprey has been known for its silver and leather goods, exclusive porcelain, crystal, rare books and equally rare gems. Asprey today will epitomize the Ultimate Authentic British Luxury Lifestyle. The new Asprey will define this lifestyle by introducing an innovative approach to all elements of prestige products. In addition to the timeless pieces of jewellery, silverware and leather for which Asprey is renowned, Asprey will become a complete luxury lifestyle brand by expanding its portfolio to include watches and pens, silk, china and crystal, ready-to-wear, shoes and fashion accessories. All product categories are designed in house by a team of over 40 designers directed by Hussein Chalayan, Thierry de Baschmakoff and Alessandra Gradi. The Asprey New Bond Street flagship store will be completely renovated to 20,000 sq ft by April 2004.
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These are materials held in RBSC that serve as examples of the types of materials related to the Enlightenment available in the Rare Book Room. Students have an opportunity to practice the proper handling of early materials, as well as gain an understanding of the experience of reading during the Enlightenment. To request a class visit, please email the Curator.
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[I]n many ways, Herron's expertise is as rare as the books she investigates. These skills include the ability to read Latin and French as well as decipher titles and phrases in languages such as Greek, Hebrew, Italian and Spanish. She ... has the uncanny talent for dating handwriting by century. Extensive knowledge of binding procedures and early book construction techniques are other tools Herron uses to identify and date books.
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The Rare first printed account of the Lewis & Clark expedition. The book describes the U.S. Government-backed expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase undertaken from 1804 to 1806 by ascending the Missouri to its source, crossing the Rocky Mountains, and reaching the Pacific Ocean. In total, the expedition covered some eight thousand miles in slightly more than twenty-eight months.
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