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Orders

  • Please print and complete the Osler Library Order Form.
  • For security reasons, this form must only be faxed or mailed to the Osler Library.
  • Fax it to:
    (514) 398-5747
  • Or send the order form by mail to:

Rare Books Reference Guide

Liaison Librarian

Rare books

  • AbeBooks Glossary. Terminology used in the antiquarian book trade to describe books.
  • Book History Online. This is a database of books and articles on the history of the printed book and libraries worldwide.

Marginalia

Marginalia

Marginalia is a series of short guides to collections and material in the holdings of Rare Books and Special Collections. Individual copies of Marginalia are available from the Rare Books and Special Collections (address below).

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Past exhibitions

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  • 100 Years of Canadian Children’s Books: 1830 to 1930 (July - September 2010) 

    What were Canadian children reading in their homes and schools?

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Fontanus

The Fontanus Monograph Series and the annual journal Fontanus are devoted to the exploration and presentation of the collections of the McGill libraries, archives and museums.

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Events & Exhibitions

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