Washington University Libraries
Site Search

Save Time! Ask Us

Skip navigation
vertical bar

WU Libraries Rare Book Collections



The largest of the University's rare book collections, now numbering nearly 43,000 printed pieces, is administered within the Department of Special Collections.  Additional collections of rare materials are housed in the Art and Architecture, Music, East Asian, School of Medicine, and School of Law libraries.

Collections :: Overview
Henrietta Hochschild Collection of Children's Books
Philip Mills Arnold Semeiology Collection
Isadore Mendle Collection on the History of Printing
Triple Crown Collection
Urban Books Collection
Guides :: Book Arts
Early Modern Literature
Exhibitions & Events :: Our Favorite Books
Women Artists' Books
Department Events Page
Digital Exhibitions