Heritage of the Printed Book database

Heritage of the Printed Book database

Heritage of the Printed Book database

Access information: Access on and off campus.
Description:

The Heritage of the Printed Book Database (previously called the Hand Press Book Database) is a steadily growing collection of files of catalogue records from major European and North American research libraries covering items of European printing of the hand-press period (c.1455-c.1830) integrated into one file. This makes it possible for information to be retrieved in one single search across all files.  Updated annually.

Coverage: Over 6 million records from the beginning of printing to mid 19th century.  A list of contributors can be found at https://www.cerl.org/resources/hpb/content