Part 5: Literature and Languages Library
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Make your way into the Literature and Languages Library, commonly known as the Reading Room, which is on the East side of the building at the top of the stairs. Take note of the stained glass windows featuring printers’ marks. A printer’s mark usually appears on a title page of a book, and acts as […]
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Part 5: Literature and Languages Library
Make your way into the Literature and Languages Library, commonly known as the Reading Room, which is on the East side of the building at the top of the stairs. Take note of the stained glass windows featuring printers’ marks. A printer’s mark usually appears on a title page of a book, and acts as […]