Free Library Of Philadelphia Rare Book Room

This is a photograph of a writing table that was used by charles dickens from 1837 up to his death in 1870 now housed in the elkins room of the rare book department.

Free library of philadelphia rare book room. The free library s parkway central location 1901 vine street on logan square has been serving philadelphia residents since 1927 and is a member of global philadelphia association. Its rare book department among the largest in american public libraries exists to serve the people of philadelphia as well as the students scholars and researchers who use its collections. Sotheby wilkinson hodge catalog 29 march 1912.

Living room of marianne. Rosenbach of the free library of philadelphia patrick. Monday through saturday with tours of the general collections beginning daily at 11 00 a m.

Website for the free library of philadelphia its programs resources and services. Overall the library is just a lovely place to go work for an hour or enjoy its offerings. Room 108 is a flexible meeting space with a high ceiling and audio visual capabilities.

1901 vine street philadelphia pa 19103 215 686 5416. Tour of the rare book department has been in operation. In particular the free library of philadelphia opened its doors so that festival goers could get a first hand look at the rare books the library has to offer.

Don t miss the 11 o clock tour of the rare book room week days. Hawksley an accomplished author contributed an article to the. Even today grip continues to garner a lot of attention.

The free library of philadelphia offers a vast collection of rare books including one of the world s most comprehensive anthologies of charles dickens work in. Rare book department of the free library of philadelphia philadelphia pennsylvania. One of the largest public library systems in the world flp has established its internet presence to enhance and extend its services to the citizens of philadelphia the delaware valley and beyond.