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In the second episode of our three-part series on the history of marginalia, Des Cowley (Principal Librarian of History of the Book and Arts) and Anna Welch (Senior Librarian of History of the Book and Arts) examine a heavily censored 1566 edition of Nicholas Copernicus's 'On the revolutions of the heavenly sphere'.
To support our rare book collection, visit https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/get-involved/support-our-programs/collection-conservation-fund
If you require a descriptive transcript for this video, please email us at websupport@slv.vic.gov.au.
In the second episode of our three-part series on the history of marginalia, Des Cowley (Principal Librarian of History of the Book and Arts) and Anna Welch (Senior Librarian of History of the Book and Arts) examine a heavily censored 1566 edition of Nicholas Copernicus's 'On the revolutions of the heavenly sphere'.
To support our rare book collection, visit https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/get-involved/support-our-programs/collection-conservation-fund
If you require a descriptive transcript for this video, please email us at websupport@slv.vic.gov.au.










