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Not a Kindle in sight! Nine of world's most beautiful libraries

  • The gorgeous Mafra Palace Library has floor tiles of rose, grey and white marble, as well as 35,000 leather-bound volumes. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
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    The gorgeous Mafra Palace Library has floor tiles of rose, grey and white marble, as well as 35,000 leather-bound volumes. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)

    The gorgeous Mafra Palace Library has floor tiles of rose, grey and white marble, as well as 35,000 leather-bound volumes. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
    Will Pryce/Thames Hudson
  • The Abbey of St Gall Library in Switzerland houses one of the country's oldest literary collection. It holds 2,100 manuscripts dating back to the 8th century. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
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    The Abbey of St Gall Library in Switzerland houses one of the country's oldest literary collection. It holds 2,100 manuscripts dating back to the 8th century. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)

    The Abbey of St Gall Library in Switzerland houses one of the country's oldest literary collection. It holds 2,100 manuscripts dating back to the 8th century. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
    Will Pryce/Thames Hudson
  • Admont Abbey in Austria, the largest monastery library in the world, named by Dr Campbell as his favourite library. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
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    Admont Abbey in Austria, the largest monastery library in the world, named by Dr Campbell as his favourite library. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)

    Admont Abbey in Austria, the largest monastery library in the world, named by Dr Campbell as his favourite library. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
    Will Pryce/Thames Hudson
  • This stunning Baroque design is the Biblioteca Joanina, in Coimbra, Portugal (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
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    This stunning Baroque design is the Biblioteca Joanina, in Coimbra, Portugal (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)

    This stunning Baroque design is the Biblioteca Joanina, in Coimbra, Portugal (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
    Will Pryce/Thames Hudson
  • The imposing Altenburg Abbey Library in Austria, built in 1740, has a Baroque interior which rises up three floors. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
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    The imposing Altenburg Abbey Library in Austria, built in 1740, has a Baroque interior which rises up three floors. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)

    The imposing Altenburg Abbey Library in Austria, built in 1740, has a Baroque interior which rises up three floors. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
    Will Pryce/Thames Hudson
  • The George Peabody Library in Baltimore, which was completed in 1878, features a black and white marble floor and stunning ornamental balconies. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
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    The George Peabody Library in Baltimore, which was completed in 1878, features a black and white marble floor and stunning ornamental balconies. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)

    The George Peabody Library in Baltimore, which was completed in 1878, features a black and white marble floor and stunning ornamental balconies. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
    Will Pryce/Thames Hudson
  • The Tripitaka Koreana, Haeinsa Temple, in South Korea. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
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    The Tripitaka Koreana, Haeinsa Temple, in South Korea. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)

    The Tripitaka Koreana, Haeinsa Temple, in South Korea. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
    Will Pryce/Thames Hudson
  • Dr Campbell did include a British entry in his list of beautiful libraries - the grand Codrington Library in Oxford, completed in 1751. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
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    Dr Campbell did include a British entry in his list of beautiful libraries - the grand Codrington Library in Oxford, completed in 1751. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)

    Dr Campbell did include a British entry in his list of beautiful libraries - the grand Codrington Library in Oxford, completed in 1751. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
    Will Pryce/Thames Hudson
  • The National Library of China in Beijing has a clinical but distinctive interior. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
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    The National Library of China in Beijing has a clinical but distinctive interior. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)

    The National Library of China in Beijing has a clinical but distinctive interior. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
    Will Pryce/Thames Hudson
The gorgeous Mafra Palace Library has floor tiles of rose, grey and white marble, as well as 35,000 leather-bound volumes. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
The Abbey of St Gall Library in Switzerland houses one of the country's oldest literary collection. It holds 2,100 manuscripts dating back to the 8th century. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
Admont Abbey in Austria, the largest monastery library in the world, named by Dr Campbell as his favourite library. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
This stunning Baroque design is the Biblioteca Joanina, in Coimbra, Portugal (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
The imposing Altenburg Abbey Library in Austria, built in 1740, has a Baroque interior which rises up three floors. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
The George Peabody Library in Baltimore, which was completed in 1878, features a black and white marble floor and stunning ornamental balconies. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
The Tripitaka Koreana, Haeinsa Temple, in South Korea. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
Dr Campbell did include a British entry in his list of beautiful libraries - the grand Codrington Library in Oxford, completed in 1751. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
The National Library of China in Beijing has a clinical but distinctive interior. (Will Pryce/Thames Hudson/BNPS/REX)
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These stunning images illustrate the world's greatest libraries. Some of the spectacular literary institutions from around the globe date back to the 15th century, while others are much more modern facilities.
Academic Dr James Campbell of Cambridge University visited more than 80 libraries in 20 countries for his book titled 'The Library', which is the first complete history of library buildings ever to be written.
Feast your eyes on the lavish libraries of the world - from gold leaf-covered designs to medieval masterpieces.