The British Library Souvenir Guide

The British Library houses the world's most important collection of books and manuscripts, including such outstanding items as the Lindisfarne Godpels, Magna Carta, the Gutenberg Bible, Shakespeare's First Folio and the world's oldest printed book, the Diamond Sutra. It also contains many modern cultureal treasures, including the original manuscript of Alice's Adventures Under Ground and Jane Eyre. The Guide introduces these and many other treasures from the collection - including illuminated manuscripts, historical documents, maps, literary and music manuscripts - which can be seen on display in the Library's exhibition spaces...