The world’s most gorgeous libraries & bookstores

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Library of Parliament

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Seattle Central Library

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Abbey Library of Saint Gall

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Stuttgart City Library

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George Peabody Library

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Stiftsbibliothek Admont (Admont Abbey)

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Biblioteca do Convento de Mafra

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Stuttgart City Library

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George Peabody Library

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