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Image title: Bookcases and Desks
Source: Andrews, William: “Curiosities of the Church: Studies of Curious Customs, Services and Records” (1891)
Place shown: Leiden, The Netherlands
Keywords: books, old books, pictures of books, libraries, greyscale
Status: public domain in the USA, out of copyright in Canada, hence royalty-free stock image for all purposes and no usage credit required

Notes:

In the Library of the University of Leyden, from a print dated 1610

[modern spelling: Leiden]

“It will be observed [...] that those who consulted the books were obliged to stand.” (p. 130)

Two Dutch scholars stand reading at the shelf marked mathematici (mathematics). They wear hats and long cloaks. The Philosophi (Philosophy) shelf is also visible.

Dimensions: 97 x 86mm (3.8 x 3.4 inches)
Filename: 130-bookcases-and-desks-q61-680x590.jpg
Scanner dpi: 600
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