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


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]


Size: 6754px × 6769px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,Greater London,London,City of Westminster,Westminster
Photo credit: © The Print Collector/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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