Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Society of Foliophiles
- Abstract:
- The History of the Written Word: Pages from the Past, 2400 BCE-1920 CE, consist of a collection of original leaves from rare books and manuscripts in limited portfolio sets.
- Extent:
- 1 linear foot (4 volumes)
- Language:
- Egyptian (Ancient) , Sumerian , Portuguese , Latin , Hebrew , Arabic , Greek, Ancient (to 1453) , German , English , Spanish; Castilian , French , Dutch; Flemish , Italian , Greek, Modern (1453-) , Persian .
- Preferred citation:
[Item], History of the Written Word: Pages from the Past, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The Society of Foliophiles formed in the early 1920's to discuss special collections and book collecting. In an attempt to make collecting more financially attainable, the Society began to collect manuscript leaves and fragments and assemble them into thematic portfolios for sale.
- Scope and Content:
The set includes examples of early printed leaves, manuscript leaves, as well as a Babylonian clay tablet and cylinder seal, Egyptian papyri, etc. Each leaf is mounted on a black sheet of heavy paper (51 x 33 cm.). Leaves are housed in four black leather, drop-front clamshell cases.
"This is collection no. ... in Portfolio Set I: History of the Written Word: Only 20 numbered sets have been issued. When this edition is completed, it obviously ends this series for all time"--limitation leaf (laid-in volume 1).
Lilly Library's set numbered 14 and signed by Foliophiles director, Alfred Stites, on the limitation leaf Lilly Library's copy lacking the prospectus with descriptive table of contents.
- Acquisition information:
- Acquisition information unknown
- Arrangement:
The collection is arranged roughly chronologically.
Indexed Terms
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
Many collections are housed offsite; retrieval requires advance notice. Please make an appointment a minimum of one week in advance of your visit.
- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], History of the Written Word: Pages from the Past, Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@iu.edu