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UBC Library’s Kelmscott "Chaucer"

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This Rare Volume in UBC’s Collection is Considered One of the Most Beautiful Books Ever Printed

“It puts UBC in the ranks of some of the great libraries in the world.”

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Letters to Joan Gillis

Stories of friendship.

Written between 1942 and 1946, a unique compilation of letters provides insight into one of the darkest chapters of Canadian history.

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UBC Library’s Susannah Weynton Journal

A different time.

It is considered to be the earliest woman-authored account of British Columbia.

UBC Library’s Kelmscott "Chaucer"

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UBC Library’s Kelmscott “Chaucer”

Required reading.

Printed in 1896, the 18-by-12-inch book holds the complete works of the cornerstone medieval poet and, purchased for a cool $202,000 USD, is now one of the most valuable pieces in the university’s Rare Books and Special Collections section.