Collection Close-up
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This is a past event
Get up close and personal with the treasures of the Special Collections Centre. Featuring the Hortus sanitatis or "Garden of Health", an illustrated medieval manuscript of 1491.
For 20 minutes only you can view one of the most beautiful and rare books held by the University of Aberdeen. A member of staff will be on hand to turn the pages for you and answer your questions about the book. A unique opportunity not to be missed!Part of Book Week Scotland 2014 celebrations.Drop-in, no booking required. Limited numbers at any one time. FREE.
Find out more about the Hortus sanitatis in this Collection Highlights post on the Special Collections Centre's blog.
- Hosted by
- Special Collections Centre
- Venue
- Lower Ground Floor Seminar Room, Special Collections Centre, The Sir Duncan Rice Library
- Contact
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e: scc.learning@abdn.ac.uk t: (01224)273047