Treasures of The Mitchell

Detail from illustration by David Roberts

Over the years The Mitchell has acquired many exceptional items, either by donation or purchase.

The oldest treasures in The Mitchell are medieval manuscripts, including some Books of Hours. 

 

Other notable items:

 

Incunabula (books printed before 1500) Bibles
   
17th & 18th century printing Photographs
   
Chapbooks Prints
   
Modern Manuscripts Maps

 

Treasure of the Month

 

 

Reid Memorial Angling Collection

 

A small display of items from this unique collection of material donated to The Mitchell in 1939 by the widow of Dr. William Loudon Reid.  Includes notebooks, newspaper cuttings and books related to fishing and angling.

 

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The Mitchell

Portrait of Robert Burns
the world's largest collection of material relating to the poet
Detail of illustration of Isle of Arran from Daniel & Ayton's 'Voyage Around Britain'
View some of the The Mitchell's photogaphic collections
Detail from Book of Hours