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The london rare books school lrbs is a series of fiveday, intensive courses on a variety of bookrelated subjects taught in and around senate house. In response to the evolving public health challenge caused by covid19 we have made the decision to postpone our summer schools. Several organizations offer opportunities for continuing education and professional development in the fields of rare books and manuscripts through formal instruction, workshops, lectures, and programs. London rare books school, institute of historical research tuesday 25th june 2019 simona stoyanova, university of nottinghamics.
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