Collection building and care at Edinburgh Central Library

1. Central Library
Never too old

2. Finest Carnegie Library in
Scotland
We trust that this Library is to grow in
usefulness year after year and prove
one of the most potent agencies for
the good of the people for all time to
come.
Andrew Carnegie 9th June 1890

5. Central Library from George IV Bridge

9. What’s in the box

13. On O’Clock Gun
From the Calotype album. Men at work.

14. Chinese watercolour 1952
Richness of colour

17. Jewel in the Crown?

18. Maitland’s History of Edinburgh, [1753]
Owner’s inscription and notes. This book is famous for its cancellans or
replaced pages. Caused a stir in its day.

19. Notes
Marginal notes and ownership

24. Acquisition

25. Catalogue advert
Auction catalogue advert for the sale of the Bassandyne Bible. Bought
for £10 by Edinburgh Town Council and displayed for many years in the
City Chambers.

26. Bassandyne Bible
Published in 1576 this is Scotland’s oldest printed Bible. Whilst over 20
copies remain Edinburgh Central Library’s copy is thought to be in the
best original condition.

31. Dyer Collection
Japanese watercolours donated by Henry Dyer. Dyer Collection contains
items designated of national importance

36. Taking Care

37. Natural hazards
• INSECT DAMAGE
• Foxing; fading; woodworm

38. Damage
Sellotape Dirt

41. The Future

46. Cheers!