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STCV cataloguers often find themselves in fascinating places such as the Church-of-Our-Lady in Aarschot, where we work under the watchful eye of this friendly guard. At the moment, we are cataloguing a set of 18th-c ordinances about topcis such as natural disasters & deserters.

When you want to cite someone but also make clear that they are absolutely wrong. This book by Jean Hessels (1522-1566), professor of theology at the university of Leuven, puts the words of heretics between [brackets] to avoid confusion. Or, how typography helps save your soul!

We're new here but STCV exists 25 years! To start off the anniversary celebrations, we would like to know which rare book you would ask to be your Valentine. Whether you love the binding, a quirk or another feature, let us know! Click here to send us your love story: bit.ly/4bhmLJf