08/04/2025
STCV cataloguers not only see interesting books, they also find themselves in fascinating places. We regularly visit the archives of the Church-of-Our-Lady in Aarschot, where we work under the watchful eye of this friendly guard. At the moment, we are cataloguing a set of eighteenth-century ordinances about issues ranging from devastating natural disasters to people deemed undesirable by the government, such as people without fixed abode (landtloopers ende ledighgangers) and deserters.
Copy of AOLV-Aarschot 21/5 - STCV 12920691
Copy of AOLV-Aarschot 22/10 - STCV 12928582
13/03/2025
(Un)orthodox use of square brackets: when you want to cite someone but also make clear that they are absolutely wrong. This book by Jean Hessels (1522-1566), professor of theology at the university of Leuven, reassures the reader that it will help keep them on the right path. The words of heretics have been put between [square brackets] so you can’t confuse them with the orthodox opinions. Or, how typography helps save your soul!
Copy of KU Leuven Bibliotheken Bijzondere Collecties CaaA1525/4
STCV 12928540 https://bit.ly/3XQvM6e
14/02/2025
Which rare book would you ask to be your Valentine? This year marks STCV's 25th anniversary! To start off the celebrations, we want to highlight your favourite rare books printed in Flanders. Whether you love the binding, the story, a quirk or another feature of the book, let us know! We will share your stories here and print them in a lovely leaflet.
Want to share your love story? Use the form in this link to send us your favourite: http://bit.ly/4bhmLJf
Happy Valentine’s Day to all our rare book lovers!
