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The collection comprises over 14,000 works, classified in the following archives:

Archive of Antique and Rare Books (XV-XVIII centuries)
European incunabula, bibles, mass books, pontifical books, maps, manuscripts, choir books and patents of nobility.

Quijote Archive (XVI-XX centuries)
Close to 800 editions of the book El ingenioso hidalgo don Quijote de La Mancha by Miguel Cervantes Saavedra, in 18 languages, the majority from before 1905.

Conventual Archive (XVII-XIX centuries)
Ecclesiastical manuscripts bound in parchment, some of which are branded to prove ownership.

Musical Scores (XVII-XIX centuries)
Italian, French, Mexican and German musical scores, many of which are of operas.

Historical Documents (XVI-XIX centuries)
Testimonies, title deeds, warrants and fiscal reports, among others.

General Archive (XIX-XX centuries)
Books specializing in decorative arts, particularly those on genres that make up the collection: furnitire, silverware, pottery, porcelain, glassware, watches, textiles and the restoration and conservation of XIX-Century Mexican works of art.

Periodicals
Specialized in decorative arts, design, antiques, architecture, the study of museums and restoration.

Catalogs
From auction houses and museum exhibitions.