I'll be focusing (of course!) on the Library's founder, Enriqueta Rylands (1843-1908), who not only purchased some important extra-illustrated books, but also set about creating one of her own. Her ambitious project was never finished, and survives as a work-in-progress.

Hannah will be talking about some of the Early Modern examples, featured in her fascinating digital exhibition: www.digitalexhibitions.manchester.ac.uk/s/extra-illu...