Special Collections

1st editions of published creative works by Bath Spa University alumni, many of them signed by the authors.

Teaching collection of artists' books which supports Bath School of Art & Design courses.

Collection of books from the library at Bath Academy of Art (at Corsham Court from approx 1946) transferred to Somerset Place in 1986. Assumed to be representative of material available to students and staff of Bath Academy of Art. Some rare and valuable items. Books added since 1986 if of value and for Reference only.

Collection of journals from the library at Bath Academy of Art (at Corsham from approx 1946) transferred to Somerset Place in 1986. Assumed to be representative of material available to students and staff of Bath Academy of Art.

Collection of prospectuses from Bath Academy of Art 1946-86 and Bath School of Art & Design 1986 onwards.

Collection of degree show student postcards and yearbooks from Bath School of Art & Design.

Degree show and other exhibition posters and flyers from Bath Academy of Art and Bath School of Art & Design.

Print copies of official Bath Spa University Christmas cards with designs produced (in the main) by Bath School of Art & Design students.

A handling collection of early printed books which supports Bath Spa University BA English degree modules which focus on Early Modern printed books (pre-1700).

Books and papers representing winners and nominees of the annual V&A Illustration Awards, many of them personally signed, donated by Mr Jack and Mrs Audrey Ladevèze.

Artist's lay figure once owned by Walter Sickert (1860-1942). Probably late 18th Century.

Print copies of Bath Spa University PhD theses from 1999 onwards.

Music scores autographed by the composer - assorted works by Michael Tippett, Peter Maxwell Davies, one work by William Walton (limited ed. signed), one work 'commissioned for Bath Spa' by Francis R Shaw.