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A critical and historical account of all the celebrated libraries in foreign countries, : as well ancient as modern, and particularly the Vatican. With general reflections upon the choice of books, and the method of furnishing libraries. ... Second edition. By a gentleman of the Temple

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Type: Rare Books(Opens in new tab)
Publication date: 1740.
Call number: 351822
Creator: Le Gallois (1632-1707)(Opens in new tab)
Dimensions: (12mo)
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