Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026
A history of non-printed science. A select catalogue of the Waller Collection.
Publication Details
Uppsala, Sweden: Acta Universitatis Upsaliensis, 1993 CE.
Describes elements of the Waller Collection not covered in Sallander's 2-volume catalogue of the books. Erik Waller assembled the largest library of the history of medicine and science of any 20th century collector. The Waller Library consists of the following components, totaling over 108,000 items.
Books: 21,000
Uncatalogued pamphlets, booklets & offprints: 4000
Autographs & Letters: 30,000
Alba Amicorum: 36
Bookplates: 200
Iconography (Prints, etc.): 40,000
Manuscripts & Diplomas: 300
Medals: 600
Estimated total: 108,100
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #7041 |
| Permanent Link | https://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/9208 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | a-history-of-nonprinted-science-a-select-catalogue-of-the-waller-collection- |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Uppsala, Sweden