Early printed books from Ukraine: Treasures from the Bodleian
The first Ukrainian book was printed in 1574, and by the end of the seventeenth century more than 750 books had been printed at over 40 presses on the territory of what is now Ukraine. The Bodleian possesses a number of these, some extremely rare; its holdings cover a wide variety of material, from a complete Bible to small books intended for teaching reading. This presentation reflects both on their significance as specimens of printing from Eastern Europe and as part of one of the oldest and most extensive English collections.

Organised in partnership with the Oxford University Ukrainian Society.
Date: 30 October 2023, 13:00 (Monday, 4th week, Michaelmas 2023)
Venue: Weston Library, Broad Street OX1 3BG
Venue Details: Sir Victor Blank Lecture Theatre
Speaker: Professor Ralph Cleminson
Organising department: Bodleian Libraries
Organiser: Oxford University Ukrainian Society
Organiser contact email address: bookcentre@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
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Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Belinda Clark