‘What Makes a Book Rare?’: Librarian Learns Answer at Rare Book School – WSU Libraries

A rare book isn’t necessarily expensive, old, or fragile. Some are truly unique, while others might exist in dozens of other libraries. The common ground that unites them, if any, is that they are remarkable in some way: for the information they contain, their role in the history of printing and bookmaking, or their place in the pantheon of the literature of a particular genre or place. But how “rare” a book is depends quite a lot on the particular knowledge and interests of the beholder.

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November 5, 2026 by Blake Books 0

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