Literary manuscripts submitted to the Bulletin in 1918–20, personal papers, 185 books related to Australia, some very rare, plus 30 books published in Tahiti by the London Missionary Society in 1817–37.

Oral history recordings, manuscripts and papers relating mainly to Australian folklore and Lowenstein's books Weevils in the flour and Under the hook.

Explore the history and diversity of Australian romance books in our collection.

Small collection of German and Austrian books, mostly early twentieth century, including poetry, plays, novels, essays, fairytales, folklore, art books, memoirs, and books on the theatre and opera.

Papers including letters, newspaper cuttings, published caricatures, original cartoons, letters and literary manuscripts, mostly related to Australian and New Zealander writers, journalists, composers and artists.

Books on music and printed music published in Britain from the mid-17th century to the 20th century.

553 books from the 19th to mid-20th century with a particular strength in botany and gardening, among many other subjects.

About 360 titles, particularly strong in first editions of English poetry and novels published in the nineteenth century and early twentieth century.

If you are considering independently publishing your book, learn how to get your published book into the Library's collection.

Books, pamphlets, broadsides, posters, periodicals, newspapers and some manuscripts mostly relating to Federation and political and constitutional history.

About 200 books and 260 pamphlets, plus personal papers and photographs mainly related to Australian history, politics, law, literature and religion from Sir Ernest Littleton Groom.

Dive into the works of great female writers held in the Library's rare books collection.