Detroit Public Library, 5201 Woodward Ave

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RARE BOOK ROOM JOHANN GUTENBERG JOHANN FROBEN ++ CA1397-1468 1460-1527 +++ +++ NICOLAUS JENSON CA1420-1480 GEOFFROY TORY 1480 1533 68x5 WILLIAM CAXTON CA1422-1491 ROBERT ESTIENNE 1503-1559 -ALDUS MANUTIUS CA1449-1515 CHRISTOPHE PLANTIN 1514 1589 ++++

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21347-C 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. Allen Stross Your Photographer, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.A. HERE