Libraries within the Library: The Origins of the British Library’s Printed Collections
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: 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.
DOI: 10.23636/167
Authors: Mandelbrote, Giles, Taylor, Barry
Language: English
Subfield: History
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W421960558