{"product_id":"stories-from-the-stacks-selections-from-the-rare-materials-collection-national-library-singapore-9789811444999","title":"Stories from the Stacks: Selections from the Rare Materials Collection, National Library Singapore","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Rare Materials Collection at the National Library, Singapore, contains over 11,000 items and spans six centuries of history. This book presents a diverse selection of nearly 50 of the rarest and most priceless items in the collection, such as the Mao Kun Map, a recently-acquired Munshi Abdullah edition of the Sejarah Melayu, 19th-century lithographs, Japanese reconnaissance maps, correspondence from Raffles, and a football rule book in Jawi. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 132 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 June 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe National Library of Singapore's Rare Materials Collection is a treasure trove of historical artifacts that spans six centuries. With over 11,000 items, the collection offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Singapore's past. From books and manuscripts to maps, photographs, correspondence, and more, these invaluable resources provide a deep understanding of the country's history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this captivating book, readers are treated to a diverse selection of nearly 50 of the rarest and most precious items from the collection. Among them are the Mao Kun Map, a recently acquired Munshi Abdullah edition of the Sejarah Melayu, 19th-century lithographs, Japanese reconnaissance maps, correspondence from Raffles, and even a football rule book in Jawi. Each item is meticulously described and analyzed in an insightful essay, accompanied by stunning illustrations that bring these stories from the library's stacks to life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough this captivating collection, readers are invited to explore new avenues of historical understanding and discover the fascinating tales that lie hidden within the pages of the Rare Materials Collection. Whether you are a history enthusiast, a researcher, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of historical artifacts, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to delve deeper into Singapore's past.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 x 225 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789811444999\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Singapore National Library","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44099589341434,"sku":"9789811444999","price":11.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646264199145_book.jpg?v=1646935222","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/stories-from-the-stacks-selections-from-the-rare-materials-collection-national-library-singapore-9789811444999","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}