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The 45th Edition of this photographic volume documents some of the oldest and finest libraries in the world, focusing on their architectural and historical character. Ranging from medieval to 19th-century institutions, it encompasses private, monastic, and public collections with richly detailed photography. The book presents a cultural-historical survey of these repositories of knowledge, tracing the stories embedded in their architecture and collections.
