Although non-numismatic, here's something to warm the hearts of all bibliophiles - a blockbuster donation to Princeton
University's library. -Editor
Princeton University has been gifted an astonishing trove of rare books valued at nearly $300 million that includes the first six printed editions of
the Bible and the original printing of the Declaration of Independence.
The Ivy League school in New Jersey said Tuesday that the book-loving philanthropist William Scheide, a Princeton alumnus who died aged 100 in
November, had bequeathed the university some 2,500 rare printed books and manuscripts. The collection's enormous value makes it the largest gift
in the university's history.
"I cannot imagine a more marvelous collection to serve as the heart of our library," Princeton president Christopher Eisgruber said.
"We are grateful for Bill Scheide's everlasting dedication to Princeton and his commitment to sharing his breathtaking collection with
scholars and students for generations to come."
The vast collection includes the first six printed editions of the Bible, starting with a 1455 Gutenberg Bible; the original printing of
America's Declaration of Independence; handwritten music by Beethoven; and Shakespeare's first, second, third and fourth folios.
To read the complete article, see:
Princeton
University gifted $300 million book collection by philanthropist William Scheide
(http://artdaily.com/news/76592/Princeton-University-gifted--300-million-book-collection-by-philanthropist-William-Scheide#.VOp9m_kVi5U)
Wayne Homren, Editor
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