Beautiful libraries

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You don't have to be a bibliophile to enjoy this compendium of beautiful libraries

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You don't have to be a bibliophile to enjoy this compendium of beautiful libraries.

But if you happen to be one, mmmmmm!!! Can't wait to show this to my partner, but that will have to wait until after reading time with our five year old budding bibliophile.