Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Book lover's dream

Courtesy Peter's Paris

I think I had a physical reaction to this picture the first time I saw it.

The National Library of France (Bibilothèque nationale de France – “BnF”) has its origins from the 14th century, then Royal. Since 1537 there is an obligation, still in force, that a copy of all printed matters must be deposited.
 

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