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Ref No	GSL/OB/62
Title	'Wooden book'
Date	19th century
Date Note	Could date from the move to Burlington House in 1874
Level	Item
Extent	1 item
Format	Object
Description	Wooden block in the shape of a book, used as a book end/stop on the Library's shelves, 19th century.
Administrative History	The item, which is much worn, is the last surviving example. The 'spine' of the block is rounded with five 'cord' grooves which mimic a leather binding.
Provenance	Transferred from Library, February 2023
Access Conditions	Access is by appointment only, Please contact the Archivist for further information.
Language	English
ArchNote	Description by Caroline lam

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