Spring is in the air and our books are blooming!

Just in time for Earth Day, we invite you to leaf through a stunning selection of rare books on botany, herbariums, and more…

Theatrum Sanitatis
Ububchasym of Baldach
Barcelona: M. Moleiro Editor, S.A., 1999
RS79 T46 1999

Join us the afternoon of April 24 and April 25 between 4:00-6:00 pm as we dig into centuries of botanical knowledge, unearthing the wisdom of herbalists, gardeners, naturalists, and artists. From blossoming illuminations in medieval Materia medica to the carefully cultivated pages of Renaissance-era herbals, these books offer a garden of delights for book lovers, historians, and nature enthusiasts alike.

Commentarii Secvndo Avcti…
Pietro Andrea Mattioli (1501-1577)
Venetiis: in officina Erasmiana, Vincentij Valgrisij, 1558
QK41 M3 1558

Explore how early botanists put down roots in the study of medicinal plants, how artists captured the fleeting beauty of flowers in full bloom, and how printed books helped spread the seeds of knowledge about the natural world.

English Botany
James Sowerby (1757-1822)
London: Printed for the author by J. Davis, etc., 1790-1814
QK306 S73 vols. 1-36

Like the changing seasons, these rare and remarkable volumes remind us of the delicate balance between humanity and nature. Whether you’re a seasoned bibliophile or just beginning to sprout an interest in rare books, this free community event promises to be a breath of fresh air. Come and get lost in a forest of fascinating history.

A New Family Herbal
Robert John Thornton (1786?-1837)
London: R. Phillips, 1810
QK99 A1 T56

No green thumb required, but space is limited. Register here or contact Lyuba Basin lyuba.basin@utah.edu for more information.