Rare Treasures: From the Library of the Natural History Museum

Synopsis

The Library Of The Natural History Museum Contains One Of The Most Exciting And Comprehensive Collections Of Natural History Literature And Artworks To Be Found Anywhere In The World. It Holds Over Half A Million Artworks, Comprising One Of Britain's Biggest Art Collections And Representing All The Great Natural History Artists, And Many Thousands Of Books, Including Some Richly Illustrated Volumes Of Great Historical Significance. Rare Treasures Is A Stunningly Illustrated Guide To A Special Selection Of Some Of Its Most Highly Valued Books, Chosen For Their Scientific And Artistic Merit. For Each Book There Is An Essay By A Museum Expert, Explaining The Role It Played In The Development Of Natural History.