Oxford College sells Shakespeare First Folio to pay bills

Charles Davis passed along This One
that says One of English literature\’s most valuable works – a First Folio of William Shakespeare\’s plays – has been sold by Oxford University\’s Oriel College for an estimated £3.5 million to pay for building repairs and textbooks.
The book, which was printed in 1623 and has been
kept in the college\’s library for more than two
centuries, was bought by Sir Paul Getty, the
philanthropist, in a private deal concluded in New
York.

March 3, 2003 by Uncategorized 0

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