• Library of Michigan Rare Book Room
Books and materials of a rare, unusual or unique character are currently held in this Library of Michigan collection, offering users a diversity of subject coverage and an array of physical formats.

• Information about the Rare Book Collections

• The Martha W. Griffiths Michigan Rare Book Room has window cases and a separate exhibit room for display of numerous items from the Rare Book Collection. Virtual presentations of selected previously exhibited material are accessible below.

• Seymour Bower (1855-1924),
for 25 years the superintendent of fisheries in Michigan, was one of the foremost authorities on fisheries. This collection includes works of scientific as well as antiquarian interest. J.E. Averbach assembled an equally impressive array of titles in the field. Shown here are some 19th- and early 20th-century items from our Rare Book Collction.

• 'Little Helen, or, a day in the life of a naughty girl'
Images from the book.

• A little pretty pocket-book
Images from the book.

• Second part of Jack and the giants
Images from the book.

• The Little Teacher, or, Child's First Book
Images from the book.

• Wild Cat, Jackal, Antelope, Chamois, and Armadillo
Images from the book.

• Tom and His Cat
Images from the book.

• The Children in the Wood
Images from the book.

• The Fables of Mr. John Gay
Images from the book.

• Adventures of a Bible, or, The advantages of Early Piety
Images from the book.

• The Little Deserter, or, Holiday Sports
Images from the book.