Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
April 4, 2013
October 25, 2012
October 24, 2012
7th CENTURY “CUTHBERT BIBLE” SAVED FOR THE NATION ~~~ PRICE TAG? $14.7 MILLION US DOLLARS~~~ THAT’S A BARGAIN FOR THE OLDEST INTACT BOOK IN EUROPE!
THE BRITISH LIBRARY has acquired the CUTHBERT BIBLE for the nation. It is a national treasure; whatever the price, it had to be saved. Look at this history:
This was the announcement about the beginning of the fund drive to raise the necessary money to purchase the treasure. It has been achieved, and the CUTHBERT BIBLE has been saved for the nation.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
June 6, 2012
THE BRITISH LIBRARY: KING GEORGE III’s GREAT LIBRARY
In the 18th century, President John Adams went to King George III’s Buckingham House while he lived in London to see King George III’s great library, one of the greatest libraries ever assembled. The American President who also had a great library himsself was very impressed with the King’s collection. The Royal Library at Buckingham Palace was given to the country by King George III’s son, King George IV. Today, that royal library is still together at the new BRITISH LIBRARY. Yesterday, Stephanie and I decided that we wanted to see the Caxton CANTERBURY TALES Exhibition, the MAGNA CARTA (both copies), and the King’s Library. The fabulous collection of early documents and illuminations is fascinating. We had an appointment in the West End in the early afternoon, so we had to choose the items we wanted to see, but we had a fabulous visit. I stood before the “layers upon layers” of the King’s collection, enjoying the glorious bindings with the King’s initials. What kind of man loves books so intensely? I know I would enjoy his company. I stood before his marble bust, positioned in front of his great and extensive library, and I thought to myself that this king had a unique mind. He may have “lost” the American Colonies, but he was a scholar in many, many areas: botany, porcelain, farming, scientific experiments, art, architecture, royal societies, on and on. Fascinating.
Thomas Moore email: TMooreSr@me.com Telephone: 801.791.9918
