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This is THE book for book lovers! Straight from the Library of Congress, it´s a charming treasure trove celebrating the magic and nostalgia of books and libraries.

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The Library of Congress brings booklovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than 200 full-colour images of original catalogue cards, first edition book covers and photographs from the library´s magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely seen treasures in one of the world´s most famous libraries and the brilliant catalogue system that has kept it organised for hundreds of years. Packed with engaging facts on literary classics - from Ulysses to The Cat in the Hat to Shakespeare´s First Folio to The Catcher in the Rye - this package is an ode to the enduring magic and importance of books.

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Carla Hayden is the Librarian of Congress.
The Library of Congress is an unparalleled world resource. Based in Washington, D.C., the library holds more than 165 million items.

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