The Research Library is a dedicated resource for collectors, historians, and enthusiasts who appreciate antique books, manuscripts, letters, maps, and ephemera from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Here, you’ll find:
Expert Guides
Learn how to authenticate antique manuscripts, interpret historical handwriting, and evaluate the condition and value of rare books.
Historical Insights
We explore historical printing techniques, ink chemistry, paper manufacturing, seals, watermarks, and how these details help date and authenticate documents.
Maps & Ephemera Features
Discover the hidden stories behind antique maps, letters, diaries, proclamations, and everyday printed materials preserved through centuries.
Preservation & Care
Understand best practices for storing, protecting, and displaying fragile parchment, vellum, and early paper items.
✉️ New articles are added regularly.
If you collect or study historical documents, this section will be your essential reference.