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| Image title: | Bookcases and Desks |
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| 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: | out of copyright (called public domain in the USA), hence royalty-free stock image for all purposes usage credit requested |
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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 |
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