Biblioteca Palafoxiana : de lo sagrado a lo profano /

Illustrated catalogue of selected antique and rare books from the collection of the Palafoxiana Library of Puebla (Biblioteca Palafoxiana), a colonial library that holds thousand of unique and invaluable books and manuscripts extending from 1473 to 1821. The originally ecclesiastic library was found...

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Corporate Author: Puebla (Mexico : State). Secretaría General del Gobierno
Other Authors: Horz de Sotomayor, Elena, Salas, Ricardo
Format: Book
Language:Spanish
Published: Puebla, Puebla [México] : Gobierno del Estado de Puebla : [Biblioteca Puebla Palafoxiana], 2007.
Edition:1. ed.
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Summary:Illustrated catalogue of selected antique and rare books from the collection of the Palafoxiana Library of Puebla (Biblioteca Palafoxiana), a colonial library that holds thousand of unique and invaluable books and manuscripts extending from 1473 to 1821. The originally ecclesiastic library was founded in 1646 and was the first public library in America. The present library is still located in the same building since 1646 and preserves the original bookcases and classification of books.
Physical Description:71 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographic references.
ISBN:9685122857
9789685122856