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Oliver & Boyd

16th February 201816th February 2018 James Mitchell

Recent visitors to the National Library of Scotland may have noticed two stern visages gazing down on them as they ascend the front stair.

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Art Collections: Eduardo Paolozzi and Isaac Newton

10th May 201710th May 2017 James Mitchell

One would not automatically associate the National Library of Scotland with art collections. In fact, the Library has acquired a substantial number of  paintings, sculptures, busts and art prints through the centuries and continues to add to these collections. In addition to being a Curator of Rare Books, one of my other hats is Art […]

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