Graphic Arts Collection

Firestone Library

One Washington Road

Princeton, NJ 08544, USA

(609) 258-3184

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Housed in Firestone Library, the Graphic Arts Collection within the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections includes original prints, drawings, photographs, illustrated books, and printed ephemera from all parts of the world, along with a substantial reference collection on the history of printing and printed books.

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Fine Press Printing Ephemera Collection, 1898-2010 (mostly 1924-1948)

Consists of book prospectuses, invitations, greeting cards, and other items printed by private and small presses in the United States, and various countries throughout the world.

Collection ID: GC186

Mexican Ephemera Collection, 1890-2000

Consists of books, maps, scrapbooks, posters, and other materials.

Collection ID: RCPXG-5830371.2

Mexican Postcards Collection, 1890-2000

Consists of postcards relating to Mexican tourism.

Collection ID: RCPXG-5830371.1

Pre-Columbian Stamp Seals and Roller Seals Collection, Pre-Columbian era-1600 A.D

The Pre-Columbian Stamp Seals and Roller Seals Collection consists of approximately 150 clay stamp seals, roller seals, and flat seals with handles.

Collection ID: GC185