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Country House Library
Country House Library | Mark Purcell
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Beginning with new evidence that cites the presence of books in Roman villas and concluding with present day vicissitudes of collecting, this generously illustrated book presents a complete survey of British and Irish country house libraries. Replete with engaging anecdotes about owners and librarians, the book features fascinating information on acquisition bordering on obsession, the process of designing library architecture, and the care (and neglect) of collections. The author also disputes the notion that these libraries were merely for show, arguing that many of them were profoundly scholarly, assembled with meticulous care, and frequently used for intellectual pursuits. For those who love books and the libraries in which they are collected and stored, The Country House Library is an essential volume to own.
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LeahBergen
Country House Library | Mark Purcell
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#AFairytaleOfNY

“‘Mr. Morgan‘s Library‘ constructed 1902-1906 as part of a private residence, and then extended and opened as a public institution, The Pierpont Morgan Library, 1924, now The Morgan Library & Museum, 225 Madison Avenue, New York City.”

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Lmstraubie I was there this summer - it's beautiful 😍😍😍 5y
Billypar I love this place 5y
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Redwritinghood 😍😍 5y
Melissa_J That is my kind of library. 5y
CarolynM 😍😍😍 I have very happy memories of this place from my visit to New York a few years ago. It's fabulous. Love those hidden staircases. 5y
Chrissyreadit 🤩😍🤩😍 5y
TrishB How beautiful 💕 5y
LeahBergen @Lmstraubie @Billypar @CarolynM Isn‘t it wonderful?? I was there a few years ago, too, and thought I was going to hyperventilate. 😆 5y
LeahBergen @TrishB It‘s crazy! 😍 5y
TrishB On my list for when I get to New York! 5y
batsy Aaaah 😍 Gosh yes now I really have to get to NY 😁 @TrishB 5y
TrishB @batsy I‘ve told hubby I want to go for my 60th!! We have 9 years to save and get planned! 5y
batsy @TrishB 🙌🏽🤞🏽 5y
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LeahBergen
Country House Library | Mark Purcell
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Chippendale library steps, anyone?

@Redwritinghood @Melissa_J

HardcoverHearts Life goals!! 🤞🏻❤️ 5y
readordierachel Yes, please 😍 5y
Redwritinghood So beautiful! 5y
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CrowCAH Beautiful 😍 5y
Kalalalatja Some day, my beauty, some day 😍😍😍 5y
Sarah83 Awesome... Looks great 😍 5y
mabell Chippendale as in Chippendale?! 😳💲😍😍 5y
kspenmoll Gorgeous! 5y
LauraBeth 😍😍 5y
Melissa_J I love orderly libraries 🥰 5y
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LeahBergen
Country House Library | Mark Purcell
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The Tower Room was Vita Sackville-West‘s little library at Sissinghurst.

@Redwritinghood @Melissa_J

Moray_Reads Perfect... 5y
Leftcoastzen I want to be there going through the books, what‘s in those boxes? Letters from Virginia and Violet? 5y
RealLifeReading Gorgeous! 5y
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Redwritinghood 😍😍 5y
CrowCAH Cozy!!! 😍 5y
batsy Aaah 😍 5y
Gissy Beautiful room!📚😍 5y
kspenmoll Love it. Thanks for sharing these! 5y
LeahBergen @Leftcoastzen Right? I wouldn‘t be able to rein in my nosy nature. 😮 5y
Moray_Reads Might have known Vita would have something so lovely. Probably helps to have lived at Sissinghurst! 5y
Centique I would never want to leave the room! Perfect 😍 5y
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LeahBergen
Country House Library | Mark Purcell
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I almost forgot to share a few photos from this book for @Redwritinghood and @Melissa_J . 😄

The library at Alnwick Castle.

Lcsmcat Want! 5y
Bradleygirl Nnnnnnggghh 5y
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Redwritinghood Thank you for posting these! 💕💕 5y
CrowCAH These are gorgeous! 😍 5y
Melissa_J This is pretty much what my dream home library looks like. 5y
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LeahBergen
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I just bought this book (a lavishly illustrated survey of British and Irish country house libraries) and may be salivating a wee bit. Oh my.

#BooksAboutBooks

saresmoore What am I even doing with my life? 5y
Redwritinghood Please post some of the pictures! 5y
merelybookish Looks fabulous! 5y
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Lcsmcat Beautiful! And your shelves behind it are too! 5y
Melissa_J Share some pics!!! 5y
Blaire Beautiful!! What fun to page through. 5y
Reviewsbylola I can‘t decide if this would be a good read or pure torture. 😆 5y
KerriNTurner Oh my gosh I‘m jealous! Of the book, and the people who own the libraries in it 😄 5y
rubyslippersreads Gorgeous! 😍 5y
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