Catalogue of the William Loring Andrews Collection of Early Books in the Library of Yale University

"Catalogue of the William Loring Andrews Collection of Early Books in the Library of Yale University" by Addison Van Name is a detailed guide that presents an overview of the treasured early printed books at Yale University, a collection gifted by William Loring Andrews. The primary goal of this handbook is to highlight the importance of printing in it's beginning phases, displaying key items from that era of literature and publishing. At the front of the book, the introduction sets the stage by expressing the importance of the collection, which was made to display the initial one hundred years of printed books, and focuses on the educational value and unique nature of these originals. The purpose is to assist to both informal viewers and committed learners of the early printing process, through a structured display of the collection. The opening parts list the manuscripts and printed books included in the collection, providing historical context and book information, which supports an investigation into the early days of book printing.