Included in the exhibit is a page from the original 1456 Gutenberg Bible, early New England tracts, and other rare books. Although the Rotunda exhibit is no longer on display, a companion exhibit on the Library's web site includes a virtual exhibit , including scanned images from many of the items which were a part of the original exhibit. Visit our virtual exhibit , highlighting first edition books of poetry and fiction by Paul Laurence Dunbar from the Library's Special Collections. First Book Banned in Boston Visit our online exhibit commemorating William Pynchon , founder of Springfield and author of the first book banned in the New England colonies. Included are links to other web sites celebrating the freedom to read.
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