A gentleman's library Behind the Scenes of Parliament of Victoria's rare book collection.
Melbourne Rare Book Week
Established on 14 November 1851, the Victorian Parliamentary Library is the second oldest in Victoria. As one of Melbourne's hidden treasures, this is a unique opportunity to view a selection of the Parliamentary Library's extensive collection of rare books that reflect the cultural aspirations of Melbourne's fledgling colony.
A selection of Parliament of Victoria's rare books will be on display, including John Gould's The Birds of Australia; William Dampier's A Collection of Voyages, Engelbert Kaempfer's History of Japan, and Lord Kingsborough's Antiquities of Mexico.
This one hour presentation will expand on the development of Parliament of Victoria's gentleman's library and the books that were collected as part of this legacy.
Image credit: John Gould, Strix delicatulis, Plate 31, The Birds of Australia: In Seven Volumes, Vol 1.
Please note that this event is fully booked
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