Book Launch and Public lecture: Incunabula in Maltese Libraries

The book Incunabula in Maltese Libraries will for the first time describe in detail all known pre-1501 books in Maltese libraries.

The project was led by a team of Italian scholars, with the collaboration of Maltese librarians and experts in the area.

The launch will include a Powerpoint presentation by the eminent Professor Cristina Dondi, one of the leading authorities in early printing history.

Publication compiled and edited by:
Rosalia Claudia Giordano, Marco Palma, Anna Scala.

With contributions by:
Charlò Camilleri, Joe Cini, Krystle Farrugia, Paul Gatt, Martin Micallef, Chanelle Mifsud Briffa, Rachelle Mizzi, Arthur Saliba, Joseph Saliba, Joseph Schirò, Rosalba Tripoli, Lawrence Zahra, Prof. William Zammit.

Translated by:
Stephen Parkin

Published by:
Viella Editrice (Rome)

Exhibition curated by:
Anna Scala

In collaboration with:
The National Library of Malta.

The exhibition will run from 10 to 16 April 2026.