The Schulich-Woolf Rare Book Collection is focused on history and culture as expressed through early modern printing. At its core are the personal collections of Canadian entrepreneur, Seymour Schulich and Queen's Principal, Daniel Woolf. Through Mr. Schulich's continued support, W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections is actively adding to the initial 400 volume donation by acquiring 16th-century English printed books. Recently, Mr. Schulich gifted his collection of historic financial documents. The collection includes documents from Europe and Asia and span several centuries. A truly great addition to the Schulich-Woolf Rare Book Collection.
Featured Item
A display of heraldry
The fifth edition much enlarged with great variety of bearings, To which is added A treatise of honour military and civil, according to the laws and…
Recently Added Items
The history of the royal family, or, A succint account of the marriages and issue of all the kings and queens of England, from the conquest
Dedication signed: Tho. Walker.
With an advertisement leaf following the preface and an index.
Some copies have a leaf signed E3 extra to the…
Pacata Hibernia
Dedication signed: Tho: Stafford.
Sometimes attributed to George Carew, Earl of Totnes.
Engraved frontispiece portrait of George Carew, Earl of…
Featured Collection
Schulich Historical Financial Documents Collection
A collection of historical financial documents from the 17th century to the 20th century. The documents are primarily from Europe, but also include…
Featured Exhibit
James Cole's 18th-century Canterbury Cathedral Engravings
This 3D model was created for the Digital Humanities Assistantship at the W.D. Jordan Rare Books and Special Collections Library....