Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript LibraryLiterary treasures
121 Wall St
New Haven, CT
06511
Neighborhood: Yale
Phone: +1 203 432 2972
Fax: +1 203 432 4047
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One would never guess that a Gutenberg Bible, rare prints by the famed ornithologist, John Audubon, and other remarkable manuscripts and journals are located in this library in the heart of the Yale campus. Beinecke houses one of the largest rare-book collections in the world, including more than 500,000 printed volumes and several million (yes, million) priceless manuscripts. The building is a rarity itself, designed to protect its holdings from solar damage with translucent marble "windows" that allow in only minimal light.NYC Best Hotel Deals: 50% Savings In New York! Experience New York At It's Finest!JustClickLocal.comAlaska – it’s HOT! Get a FREE Official Alaska Travel Guide today.TravelAlaska.comdisabled access.
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In a great masterpiece of a building are housed some of the greatest printed materials of all time. ...
Reviewed by:StephenM from on Oct 31 2007