Treasures of the British Library
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In this illustrated account, Nicolas Barker reveals the history of the British Library's treasure house of books and manuscripts, which cover collections spanning almost three millennia, from the establishment of the British Museum to the foundation of the British Library and to the present day.
Main title:
Treasures of the British Library / compiled by Nicolas Barker and the curatorial staff of the British Library.
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Imprint:
London : British Library, 1988, c1996 (1996 [printing])
Collation:
272p. : ill. (some col.), facsims. (some col.),maps (some col.),music,ports. (some col.) ; 30cm.
Notes:
Repr. with amendments.Bibliography: p272. _ Includes index.
ISBN:
9780712304092 (pbk)
Dewey class:
027.541
Local class:
027.541 BRIT
Language:
English
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BRN:
1391174