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Bodleianalia - Curious Facts about Britain's Oldest University Library by Claire Cock-Starkey; Violet Moller
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Category: Reference
Which is the smallest book in the Bodleian Library? How many miles of shelving are there in its Book Storage Facility? What is fasciculing? Who complained when their secret pen name was revealed in the library's catalog? Why did the library refuse to lend a book to King Charles I? The answers to these q ...Show more
The Book Lovers' Miscellany by COCK-STARKEY, CLAIRE
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Category: Bodleian Library
How is ink made? What is the bestselling book of all time? What are the oldest known books in the world? And how does one make sense of the colors found on Penguin paperbacks? The answers to these questions and many more await readers in The Book Lovers' Miscellany.The Book Lovers' Miscellany is a cornu ...Show more
The Library Lovers' Miscellany by Claire Cock-Starkey
$19.99 AUD
Category: Bodleian Library
What can be found in the Vatican's Secret Archive? How many books did Charles Darwin's library aboard the Beagle hold? Which library is home to a colony of bats?Bursting with potted histories, quirky facts, and enlightening lists, this book explores every aspect of the library, celebrating these remarka ...Show more
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