Book Arts & Rare Book Collections
Peruse rare tomes like poetry bound in pearls or books with branches and berries growing out of their spines.

šŸ“œ The University of Washington houses a vast collection of unusual, delicate, and special books.
šŸ” Features 21,000 titles from the 11th to 21st century, including 7,000 for young readers.

Why Go

šŸ“š Peruse rare tomes, unique book arts, and historical pieces.
šŸ“– Explore typography, papermaking, calligraphy, and book design.
šŸ‘¶ Discover a large collection of books for young readers.
šŸ›ļø Experience a significant historical preservation.

Why Avoid

āš ļø Appointments are required to access the collections.
šŸš« Not traditionally browsable in university stacks.

šŸ’” Tips

šŸ“ž Call ahead to request an appointment with a curator or staff member.
šŸ–ļø Handle all pieces with extreme care due to their fragility.

šŸ“ Address

4000 15th Ave NE Seattle, Washington United States

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