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The Beauty of Books Season 1 Episode 1
The British Library in London is home to 14 million books, on shelves that stretch over 600km. Extraordinary vessels of ideas and knowledge, they testify to the love affair we have with books. This series explores the enduring appeal and importance of books from a 4th century bible to present day paperbacks.
Serie: The Beauty of Books
Episode Title: Ancient Bibles
Air Date: 2011-02-07
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