Overview
The Bodleian Library is home to treasures from every corner of the globe that mark major milestones in cultural history. This book contains twenty-six pull-out postcards--one for each letter of the alphabet--each featuring a rare or beautiful manuscript from the library's outstanding collections. From Shakespeare's First Folio to the Gutenburg Bible, the Magna Carta, an early Jane Austen manuscript, and anatomical drawings by sixteenth-century physician Andreas Vesalius, the works showcased represent the maths, music, medicine, literature, and more. Whether you're one of the more than one million visitors who enjoy a selection of treasures on display at the library each year or a history buff, bibliophile, or dedicated librarian, these beautiful postcards are perfect either to display or send to friends.
Details
- ISBN-13: 9781851244041
- ISBN-10: 1851244042
- Publisher: Bodleian Library
- Publish Date: December 2014
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.9 x 0.5 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.48 pounds
- Page Count: 26
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