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History of the Book

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Detail of a printed text shows an illustration of four naked Natives surrounded by trees. One holds a cross bow and another holds a large stick. Text in Dutch is also visible.

Van der nieuwer werelt

Amerigo Vespucci
1509
Detail of a blockbook shows woodcut illustration of biblical scene in the garden of eden. A woman holds an apple and is talking to a large snake. Text in Latin also visible.

Biblia pauperum

1460-1470

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photograph of Tess Clifton J.M stuart fellow at the John Carter brown library
Our Fellows

Tess Clifton, J.M. Stuart Fellow

February 6, 2018
photograph of Barbara Mundy, professor of art history at Fordham university
Our Fellows

Barbara Mundy, R. David Parsons Fellow

December 5, 2017

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