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April 25, 2002


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Date sent:              Thu, 25 Apr 2002 15:57:14 +0200
From:                   Hans Mulder <[log in to unmask]>
Organization:           Utrecht University Library
To:                     [log in to unmask]
Subject:                Theft in Utrecht

Dear all,

In the night of 20 – 21 March thieves have broken into the library of
Plant Systematics of Utrecht University Library. The following item
has been stolen:

Redouté, Pierre Joseph, Les Liliacées (Paris : Didot Jeune, 1802-
1816.) 8 vols. (Bibliographical reference : Stafleu/Cowan no. 8747 en
Nissen, Botanische Buchillustration, no. 1597)

This eight-volume work (in folio) contains 486 stipple engraved
plates printed in colours and  finished by hand. The work was in good
condition.

The theft was carefully planned. No other books are missing. It is
clear that the thieves were after the Redouté. And although it is
nearly impossible to prevent these kinds of thefts, again steps have
been made by the University Library to ensure the safety of its
collections. This announcement is, of course, also meant as a
warning: please keep a close eye on your collections.

Hans Mulder
Curator of printed books
Utrecht University Library
Tel. : +31.30.2536634
E-mail: [log in to unmask]





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