It is mandatory for producers and publishing houses to place free copies at the disposal of the national library. There are near to 3 million posters and small prints. The collection of some two million books includes such rarities as the first book printed in Hungary, the Chronica Hungarorum which was printed and published in 1473. With its 8500 copies of works published before 1711, the Collection of Ancient Books is the richest collection of old Hungarian books in the country. It has 1700 incunabula dating from the first century of book printing.
Materials are available for use in the reading rooms only.
A readers card or day card may be obtained by any person over the age of 18 who has valid identification, accepts and respects the rules of the Library. There is no charge for librarians and archivists. Online Information Services Online Public Access Catalogue Hungarian National Bibliography. Return to top of page.