Detroit Public Library - Rare Book Room

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DETROIT PUBLIC LIBRARY 5201 Woodward Ave. Detroit, Michigan 48202 RARE BOOK ROOM Black ebony doors incised in gold carry the names of renowned printers. The bronze fleur-de-lis grilles designed by the architect, Francis J. Keally, simulate the binding of a rare book. A collection of rare and historical landmarks in all fields of knowledge is housed in this room. 21347-C Your Photographer, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. O Allen Stross HERE