Tag Archives: incunabula

Special Collections in the News: Illumination Magazine

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

Incunabula and fine printing from Special Collections are featured in this semester’s Illumination, “Ink Indelible: Ellis Exhibit Features Masterworks from Printers Past.”  The feature also includes a multimedia presentation on YouTube.

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Student Spotlight: Lauren Young

Posted on April 3, 2012 by

Lauren Young is a senior majoring in art history and magazine journalism and minoring in music. She will graduate from the University of Missouri in May.  During the fall 2011 semester Lauren researched and studied Ellis Library’s copy of the … Continue reading →

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Jenson in Venice, or Contra Gentiles beati Thome de Aquino

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

This post highlights Summa Contra Gentiles by St. Thomas Aquinas published in Venice in 1480 by Nicolas Jenson, one of the most renowned printers.  The book is of special importance to all with an interest in theology, history of book printing, and rare … Continue reading →

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