Libri Walliae Archives,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 LIBVES
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls003844701
      (alternative) ANW
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1973-1987 /
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 0.086 cubic metres (2 boxes)
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

Libri Walliae Archives, 1973-1987, comprising mainly papers relating to the compilation and publication of Libri Walliae (Aberystwyth, 1987) in the National Library of Wales, including proofs, related correspondence and papers.

Administrative / Biographical History

Libri Walliae is the most comprehensive catalogue of Welsh books and books printed in Wales ever compiled. Most of the work was undertaken by Eiluned Rees, an assistant keeper at the National Library of Wales. Libri Walliae lists over five thousand books, pamphlets and single sheets printed in England, Wales, Ireland, France, Italy and America, published between 1546-1820.

Access Information

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.

Acquisition Information

Transferred from the Department of Printed Books per Eiluned Rees, in 1991.

Note

Libri Walliae is the most comprehensive catalogue of Welsh books and books printed in Wales ever compiled. Most of the work was undertaken by Eiluned Rees, an assistant keeper at the National Library of Wales. Libri Walliae lists over five thousand books, pamphlets and single sheets printed in England, Wales, Ireland, France, Italy and America, published between 1546-1820.

Title supplied from contents of fonds.

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Minor Lists and Summaries 1991, p.44, at the National Library of Wales. The catalogue can be accessed online.

Archivist's Note

May 2003

Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: NLW, Minor Lists and Summaries 1991.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Appraisal Information

Action: All records have been retained.

Accruals

Accruals are expected.

Additional Information

Published

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales