The Rare Printed Collection groups together several of the Library's collections - Australian Rare Books, Children's Literature Research, M. V. Anderson Chess, Maps, and Rare Books. These collections are strong in areas that the Library has traditionally emphasised and continues to give priority to.
Together with the Australian Manuscripts and Pictures collections, these heritage collections form a body of material of international significance, and are regularly drawn upon for Library and touring exhibitions.
The Library continues to acquire rare printed materials as resources permit.
One of the most complete collections of early and rare Australian imprints and works relating to Australia.
Children's books from the 16th to the 21st century.
Contains books, pamphlets, tournament reports and magazines for chess players and historians.
Cartographic information in a range of formats, including maps, atlases, gazetteers, and more.
Rare books with interesting illustrations, fine bindings, imprints, typography and paper.
