Treasures

by New York Public Library

A lavishly illustrated book to accompany the New York Public Library's exhibition of the priceless treasures in its archivesInside the walls of its three research library buildings, The New York Public Library is a palace of wonders containing diverse collections of over 46 million objects including rare books, maps, paintings, prints, sculpture, photographs, films, recorded sound, furniture, ephemera, rare and important historical documents, and more.In honor of the NYPL’s 125th anniversary, the library is opening its first ever permanent exhibition in the exquisite Gottesman Hall on the first floor of its iconic 42nd Street The Polonsky Exhibition of The New York Public Library’s Treasures.Treasures is the official book to accompany the a sumptuous four-color volume that showcases the depth and breadth of the library’s holdings. Filled with the creations of history-makers and influencers who changed the world, Treasures includes such diverse items from NYPL’s collections as the Declaration of Independence written in Thomas Jefferson’s hand; the original Bill of Rights; Charles Dickens’s desk; George Washington’s handwritten farewell address; manuscript material from authors such as Maya Angelou, Charles Dickens, T.S. Eliot, Jack Kerouac, Vladimir Nabokov, Mary Shelley, Virginia Woolf, and many others; a Gutenberg Bible; Malcolm X’s briefcase; the original Winnie-The-Pooh dolls; the only existing letter from Christopher Columbus to King Ferdinand regarding his discovery, and a Sumerian cuneiform tablet ca. 2300 BC.Treasures is The New York Public Library’s gift to the world.

Genres: Nonfiction, History, Reference

Unknown Binding

Reviews

[Roo O'brien · Rating 5 out of 5]

The permanent Polonksy Exhibition at the New York Public Library is utterly wonderful and an absolute must for any booklover visiting the city (and it’s free!) It has everything from 3rd century BC clay tablets to a first edition of Utopia to Dickens’ cat paw paper knife. This lovely illustrated exhibition book is a keepsake and buying it helps support the library.

[Wendelle]

great photographic collection of the NY Library's house of historical artifacts, first editions, cultural mementos and artist and writers' personal effects

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent paper, excellent photography and imaging!

[Cathlina Bergman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A keepsake from my visit to the NYPL main branch and the Treasures exhibit. It's fun to be able to see these artifacts up close and read more about them with more time to enjoy.

[Christopher Obert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting book of some of the unknown treasures in the NYPL.