Scattered among the Rosenbach’s collection of 15th-century, printed
books known by bibliophiles as _incunabula_ are among the first
books printed in the Hebrew language. Each has its own visual beauty
and its own story to tell about early printing in Europe, local
cultural tensions, change, and continuity. Whether you are a reader of
Hebrew or not, you can engage with these volumes and learn about early
works of philosophy and faith, see what makes an Italian prayerbook
unusual—as well as rare, in this case—and recognize the difference
between an achievement in printing and a triumph. We’ll then venture
slightly towards modernity to see how Hebrew books fared in the 17th
and 18th centuries. We’ll look at books that originated in
modern-day Italy, Portugal, Germany, and the Netherlands, as well as
the United States.ABOUT HANDS-ON TOURSCreated especially for
visitors who seek an in-depth and focused look at our collection,
HANDS-On Tours allow you unparalleled access to rare and important
items that are not usually on view to the public. Depending on the
tour, you will have the chance to handle historic items, be it by
turning the page of a rare book, testing the weight of a delicate
teacup, or reading from a manuscript. Click here for a list of all
themes and an up-to-date schedule
[http://www.rosenbach.org/learn/programs/handsontours].
ADVANCE REGISTRATION
HANDS-On Tours are offered almost every Friday at 3:00 p.m. Advance
registration is strongly recommended, as there are a limited number of
spots on each tour and TOURS WITHOUT REGISTRANTS 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE
WILL BE CANCELLED. To register, purchase via Eventbrite, call
(215)732-1600, ext. 100 or e-mail rsvp@rosenbach.org.
DROP-IN VISITORS
Any open spots on a tour will become available to drop-in visitors on
a first-come first-served basis at noon on the day of the tour. If
you plan to drop-in for a Hands-On Tour, please call (215)732-1600 and
dial “0” to confirm that the tour is being offered.
MORE HANDS-ON TOURSCLICK HERE [http://rosenbach.org/handsontours] FOR
THE UPCOMING SCHEDULE.
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