Martyn 1791, 209 (Q426)
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excerpt on the Vatican Library
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Martyn 1791, 209 |
excerpt on the Vatican Library |
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The Vatican Library [...] The collection of books consists of the ancient library of the Popes; that of the dukes of Urbino, of Heidelberg, and of queen Christina. Clement XI enriched it with syriac and arabic manuscripts: and Benedict XIV, gave the manuscripts of Ottoboni, and Marchese Alessandro Capponi (English)