Manuscripts Collection
Manuscripts Collection
In the Manuscripts Collection, the National Library holds fully preserved medieval manuscripts (dating from the 7th century to 1638), partially preserved medieval manuscripts, and medieval manuscripts that were written to accompany printed books. There are also about some 600 manuscript call numbers from the second half of the 17th to the late 20th centuries. The documents in the collection may only be viewed in the Rare Books Reading Room, upon written request.
Documents in the spotlight
Our staff members have written thematic studies on various documents from our collections.
Documents in the spotlight
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Comment faut-il cuisiner le hérisson ?
BnL, Ms 95L’auteur anonyme de ce manuscrit écrit vers 1393 veut donner « une instruction générale et facile » à sa femme adolescente ou tout simplement mettre à sa disposition un manuel de la parfaite épouse.
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Sous le signe de l’écu
Quels éléments composent un blason ?Chaque blason combine émaux, partitions, pièces et meubles héraldiques, organisés par des règles héraldiques qui structurent sa composition unique et reflètent identité et alliances familiales. Explorons en détail ces éléments.
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A Text Uncovered
The Giant Bible of Saint MaximinThe Giant Bible recently acquired by the National Library is an extraordinary artifact. Its monumental size alone – it weighs about 25 kilograms –, combined with amendments written over several centuries, makes it a unique piece.
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Responsable du service des collections spéciales (m/f)
Si vous êtes intéressé par cette fonction, portez-vous candidat jusqu’au 09/03/2026 avec CV, diplôme et lettre de motivation.
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The BnL makes available online two manuscripts bearing witness to the history of Luxembourg
As part of its programme to digitise Luxembourg’s written heritage, the National Library is making available online two millennial manuscripts of exceptional historical value: the Codex Mariendalensis and the Giant Bible of Saint Maximin.
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The National Library launches a crowdfunding campaign
Help the BnL save a thousand-year-old medieval manuscript for future generations.
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