Brief History of the Bodleian Library, A
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Brief History of the Bodleian Library, A by Mary Clapinson
Spanning over 400 years, this succinct account, illustrated with historical prints, portraits and photographs of some of the Librarys most treasured items, traces the development of the Bodleians superb collections and historic buildings from its foundation by Sir Thomas Bodley to the celebration of the quatercentenary of its opening.
Mary Clapinson was on the staff of the western manuscript department in the Bodleian Library for thirty-five years. Appointed Keeper of Western Manuscripts in 1986, she was the first woman to hold a Keepership in the Bodleian. She is a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and of the Royal Historical Society, and Emeritus Fellow of St. Hugh's College Oxford, her undergraduate college.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781851242733 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851242732 |
| Title | Brief History of the Bodleian Library, A |
| Author | Mary Clapinson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bodleian Library |
| Year published | 2015-01-16 |
| Number of pages | 218 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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