{"id":45,"date":"2026-08-26T06:03:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T06:03:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.knls.ac.ke\/index.php\/rare-collections\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T06:03:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T06:03:56","slug":"rare-collections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.knls.ac.ke\/rare-collections\/","title":{"rendered":"Rare Collections"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<main class=\"service-rich-main rare-collections-main\" id=\"main-content\">\n<section class=\"page-hero service-rich-hero rare-collections-hero\" style=\"--service-hero-img: url('assets\/images\/facilities-slideshow\/facility-03-national-reference.webp');\">\n<div class=\"container page-hero__inner service-rich-hero__inner\">\n<div class=\"service-rich-hero__copy\">\n<p class=\"kicker\">Preservation &amp; Conservation<\/p>\n<h1>Rare Collections<\/h1>\n<p>Preserving Kenya\u2019s cultural, historical and literary memory for present and future generations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\" class=\"breadcrumbs\">\n<a href=\"\/\">Home<\/a>\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n<a href=\"\/services\/\">Our Services<\/a>\n<span aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n<span>Rare Collections<\/span>\n<\/nav>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section rare-collections-showcase\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"section-title reveal\">\n<p class=\"kicker\">Rare collection highlights<\/p>\n<h2>Explore notable works and manuscripts<\/h2>\n<p>Discover examples of culturally and historically significant works preserved through rare-collection pathways.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rare-collection-grid\">\n<article class=\"rare-collection-card reveal\">\n<figure class=\"rare-collection-card__image\">\n<img alt=\"An open Gutenberg Bible page\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/facilities-slideshow\/facility-03-national-reference.webp';\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/external-wikimedia\/gutenberg-bible-lenox-copy.jpg\"\/>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"rare-collection-card__body\">\n<span class=\"rare-collection-card__number\">01<\/span>\n<h3>Gutenberg Bible<\/h3>\n<p>One of the earliest major books printed using mass-produced movable metal type in Europe, the Gutenberg Bible is a cornerstone of printing history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"rare-collection-card reveal\">\n<figure class=\"rare-collection-card__image\">\n<img alt=\"A page from Codex Sinaiticus\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/facilities-slideshow\/facility-03-national-reference.webp';\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/external-wikimedia\/codex-sinaiticus-matthew.jpg\"\/>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"rare-collection-card__body\">\n<span class=\"rare-collection-card__number\">02<\/span>\n<h3>Codex Sinaiticus<\/h3>\n<p>Dating from the 4th century, this manuscript contains the oldest complete copy of the New Testament, offering invaluable insights into early Christian texts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"rare-collection-card reveal\">\n<figure class=\"rare-collection-card__image\">\n<img alt=\"Illuminated manuscript page from the Book of Kells\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/facilities-slideshow\/facility-03-national-reference.webp';\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/external-wikimedia\/book-of-kells-chi-rho.jpg\"\/>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"rare-collection-card__body\">\n<span class=\"rare-collection-card__number\">03<\/span>\n<h3>Book of Kells<\/h3>\n<p>An illuminated manuscript Gospel book in Latin, the Book of Kells is renowned for its intricate artistry and is a masterpiece of medieval illumination.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"rare-collection-card reveal\">\n<figure class=\"rare-collection-card__image\">\n<img alt=\"Diamond Sutra printed scroll\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/rare-collections\/diamond-sutra.webp\"\/>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"rare-collection-card__body\">\n<span class=\"rare-collection-card__number\">04<\/span>\n<h3>Diamond Sutra<\/h3>\n<p>Printed in 868 AD, the Diamond Sutra is the world&#8217;s oldest known dated printed book, showcasing the early use of woodblock printing in China.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"rare-collection-card reveal\">\n<figure class=\"rare-collection-card__image\">\n<img alt=\"Magna Carta manuscript\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;this.src='\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/facilities-slideshow\/facility-03-national-reference.webp';\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/external-wikimedia\/magna-carta.jpg\"\/>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"rare-collection-card__body\">\n<span class=\"rare-collection-card__number\">05<\/span>\n<h3>Magna Carta (1215)<\/h3>\n<p>A seminal document in the development of constitutional governance, the Magna Carta established the principle that everyone is subject to the law.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article><article class=\"rare-collection-card reveal\">\n<figure class=\"rare-collection-card__image\">\n<img alt=\"Dead Sea Scroll fragments\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/wp-content\/themes\/knls-wordpress-gutenberg-editable\/assets\/images\/rare-collections\/dead-sea-scrolls.jpg\"\/>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"rare-collection-card__body\">\n<span class=\"rare-collection-card__number\">06<\/span>\n<h3>Dead Sea Scrolls<\/h3>\n<p>Discovered in the mid-20th century, these ancient Jewish texts include some of the earliest known manuscripts of the Hebrew Bible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"section rare-copy-section\">\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"rare-copy-panel reveal\">\n<div class=\"rare-copy-panel__copy\">\n<p class=\"kicker\">Looking for a Copy?<\/p>\n<h2>Look No Further.<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ve come to the right place. From digital scans to guided access through library networks, we provide trusted pathways to rare collections. Don\u2019t hesitate \u2014 reach out to us and let\u2019s connect you to the knowledge you seek.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<form action=\"contacts.html\" class=\"rare-copy-form\" method=\"get\">\n<label>\n<span>Full Name*<\/span>\n<input autocomplete=\"name\" name=\"full-name\" required=\"\" type=\"text\"\/>\n<\/label>\n<label>\n<span>Email*<\/span>\n<input autocomplete=\"email\" name=\"email\" required=\"\" type=\"email\"\/>\n<\/label>\n<button class=\"btn btn--orange\" type=\"submit\">Submit<\/button>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/main>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Preservation &amp; Conservation Rare Collections Preserving Kenya\u2019s cultural, historical and literary memory for present and future generations. 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