The King's Library, Buckingham House, Westminster, London, 1775 (1878). Artist: Unknown.

The King's Library, Buckingham House, Westminster, London, 1775 (1878). Artist: Unknown.

2-637-441 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

The King's Library, Buckingham House, Westminster, London, 1775 (1878). Assembled by George III, the King's Library contained over 65,000 volumes and pamphlets from the Age of Enlightenment. The collection was given to the nation by George IV. It was housed in the British Museum from 1827 to 1997 before relocating to the present British Library. From Old and New London Illustrated, Vol IV, by Edward Walford. [Cassell Petter & Galpin, London, Paris & New York, 1878]


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  1. Unknown:
People Related
  1. Edward Walford: British: Writer
  2. King George III: English, German: King of Great Britain

Medium
  1. Engraving

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World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 6754x6769
File Size : 44,647kb


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  1. 0580041935
  1. 2-637-441
  1. 2637441

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