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Recreated Library Speaks Volumes about Jefferson

Fri, 04/11/2008 - 11:39 — Buster

For the past decade, a small group of rare book experts has sought to re-create Jefferson's library, scouring antiquarian book collections on two continents to acquire thousands of volumes. The entire collection of more than 6,000 volumes -- some originals and some replacements -- will go on display tomorrow at the Library of Congress, looking much as it would have 200 years ago Reports The Washington Post

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