home : text version : partners : learning zone : timelines : introduction to print Search: Select search area: Britain in Print web site Timeline Belfast Public Libraries – Central Library Durham University Library Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh Edinburgh University Library Glasgow, Mitchell Library Nottingham University Library Sheffield University Library Southampton University Library University College London Library Senate House Library, University of London Birmingham Libraries University of Birmingham Edinburgh City Libraries & Information Services Leeds Library and Information Services The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust Glasgow University Library Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh   Partners Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh     About the Library The Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh has provided library services since 1682. Many rare and unique items of scientific interest and historical importance are housed in the College, which regards its Collection as a national and international resource. Collection Highlights Collection 1: The College Collection contains 50,000 printed monographs on subject areas that include medicine, botany, science and travel, including twenty-two incunabula, and 700 pre-1600 imprints. Medical classics in the Collection include the first edition of Harvey's De motu cordis (1628). Among the special named collections are the Sibbald (early medicine and natural history) the Simpson (obstetrics) and the Kinnear Wilson (neurology). Contact details 0131 225 7324 Online http://www.rcpe.ac.uk/library     ©2004 Britain in Print : all rights reserved : sitemap : site help : contact : copyright : site credits