Ex Libris: Treasures from the LuEsther T. Mertz Library

Welcome to Ex Libris, the Library’s fall 2009 exhibition that highlights some rarely seen items that reveal the extraordinary beauty and depth of the Library’s collections. On display are visually stunning examples of some of the greatest flower books ever published, beautiful books on fruit, sumptuously illustrated mycological works, and a gallery of images drawn from the Library’s holdings of original botanical artwork.

Ex Libris also pays tribute to the art of the book with a glimpse of intricate frontispieces and elaborate title pages along with a number of remarkable, highly decorated book covers of the 19th century.

The exhibition is on view in the Library's William D. Rondina and Giovanni Foroni LoFaro Gallery through January 10, 2010.

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