Book Arts housed in the Bentley Special Collections includes materials with Fore-edge paintings and highly decorative covers and spines.

Some examples are shown below. Click on the image to see it enlarged.

Cary, H. F. Poetical Works of Alexander Pope. London: William Smith, 1841. 478 p.	Taylor, Jeremy. Rule and Exercifes of Holy Living. London: M. Flefher, 1686. 2 v. in 1; fold. plate, 20cm.
The Holy Bible, containing the Old Testament and the New. By His Majesties special commandment. London: Printed by the Company of Stationers, 1650. [774] p. 17cm.	New Testament of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. London: printed by the assigns of Thomas Newcomb and Henry Hills, deceased, 1711. 1 v. (unpaged) 19cm.
Goldsmith, Oliver. The vicar of Wakfield: a tale. London: Printed by M. Allen for West and Hughes, and E. Harding, 1801. 230 p., [6] plates: ill.; 19cm.	Moore, Thomas. The poetical works of Thomas Moore. New York: Thomas Crowell & Co., 188?. 670 p.:ill.; 19cm.

Location

The Rare Book Gallery, designed to replicate an eighteenth century library, is located on the lower level of the Sturgis Library. To reach the gallery enter the Sturgis Library and take the elevator to the lower level, the book gallery is to the left of the art gallery.

Appointments

The Rare Book Gallery is open for research and is available to the public Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The gallery can be booked for class lectures and group meetings by appointment only. To make an appointment either call 770-423-6434 or e-mail Dianne Bridges with your request. Please make appointments at least one week in advance. Confirmation of requested appointments is necessary to avoid scheduling conflicts.