1934 Cambridge University Library: With a Description of the New Building Opened by His Majesty the King And an Account of the New Science Buildings of Agriculture, Botany, Physiology, and Zoology
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First Edition, Illustrated, Pleasing Copy, Publishers' Original Binding
The first edition of this charming work illustrating the history of the library at Cambridge University from 1400 to 1934.
With a description of the building opened in that year by the King, and an account of the science buildings of agriculture, botany, physiology, and zoology.
This work is illustrated with eleven collotype reproductions made from photographs taken by Messrs Turner of Trinity Street, Cambridge, and plans in text throughout.
With a plan of the new science buildings and the opening of the library.
Condition
In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally lovely with minor shelf wear only. Tipped in, a plan of the new science buildings and the opening of the library. Internally, the hinges are only slightly loose to the occasional leaf, otherwise firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with eleven collotype reproductions made from photographs taken by Messrs Turner of Trinity Street, Cambridge, and plans in text throughout.
Near Fine
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