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Author: British Library Publisher: ISBN: Category : Libraries Languages : en Pages : 288
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"This handsome volume tells the story of the Bristish Library and considers its treasures not just individually but as landmarks in the history of Britain's national library, from its origins in some of the great royal, noble and monastic collections of the Middle Ages to present day"--Book jacket.
Author: Michael Leapman Publisher: ISBN: Category : National libraries Languages : en Pages : 262
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As well as holding some of the world's most prized cultural treasures, the British Library is the repository of the nation's collective memory. Owing its origin to the generosity and far-sightedness of a handful of 18th-century scholars and booklovers, and built up over 250 years, the Library's very extensive collections--of books, manuscripts, maps, music, newspapers, photographs, sound recordings, stamps, and digital media--offer keys to the understanding of human achievement in literature, art, music, politics, journalism, exploration, and much else, from ancient times to the present day. In this highly illustrated book, Michael Leapman tells the Library's story, highlighting the most significant and beautiful items in its care, as well as exploring some of the lesser known, more surprising artifacts housed in its iconic building in the heart of London.
Author: British Library Publisher: ISBN: Category : Libraries Languages : en Pages : 288
Book Description
"This handsome volume tells the story of the Bristish Library and considers its treasures not just individually but as landmarks in the history of Britain's national library, from its origins in some of the great royal, noble and monastic collections of the Middle Ages to present day"--Book jacket.
Author: Giles Mandelbrote Publisher: ISBN: 9780712350358 Category : British Library Languages : en Pages : 0
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"Dispersed along the shelves of the British Library today are many volumes that once stood side by side in private libraries. These essays explore some of the most important printed collections which were brought together to form the British Museum Library and cast new light on the individuals whose personal interests and taste they reflect.--Dust jacket.
Author: Luxmoore Newcombe Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1000506789 Category : Language Arts & Disciplines Languages : en Pages : 111
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This book, first published in 1937, examines the principles and practicalities of inter-library loans of books – making available to readers elsewhere otherwise idle books. Initially done on an ad-hoc basis, modern ideas and developments have led to a modern generation of librarians whose first aim is to see that their readers get the books they need.
Author: British Library
Author: Michael Leapman
Author: British Library
Author: William Oldys
Author: William Thomas LOWNDES
Author: Giles Mandelbrote
Author: William Oldys
Author: William Thomas Lowndes
Author: William Thomas Lowndes
Author: British Library
Author: Luxmoore Newcombe