Fürstliche Bibliothek Corvey, Private library in Höxter, Germany
The Fürstliche Bibliothek Corvey contains fifteen halls with 200 wooden bookcases made of walnut, curly maple, and cherry wood.
Victor Amadeus and Elisabeth of Hesse-Rotenburg established this extensive collection in the early nineteenth century, gathering approximately 74,000 volumes.
The library holds an exceptional collection of English fiction published between 1798 and 1834, along with German and French literature.
Visitors can access the library through guided tours that include detailed presentations of the collections and architectural features.
The collection revealed over 400 previously unknown female authors, contributing to modern understanding of women's literature in the nineteenth century.
Location: Höxter
Address: Schloß Corvey, 37671 Höxter
Website: http://corvey.de
GPS coordinates: 51.77910,9.40981
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:08
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