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The madman's library : the strangest books, manuscripts and other literary curiosities from history / Edward Brooke-Hitching

This illustrated historical survey explores eccentric and extraordinary books from around the world. It documents unusual literary artefacts including volumes written in blood, works bound in human skin, and undeciphered ciphers.
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Accession Number: 16555
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