Book Application Postcard from Edinburgh Libraries

Category

Library Item

Item no

35575

Title

Book application for inter-library loan postcard from Edinburgh Libraries

Description

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Your application for the above book is still outstanding according to our records. We would be obliged if you would inform us as to whether the book has been received, or if not whether you wish us to re-apply to the Scottish Central Library on your behalf.

Yours faithfully
Inter-exchange assistant

Artist / maker

Unknown

Date

1950

Size

8.8 x 14.0 cm

Type

Document

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

Edinburgh Central Public Library is, strictly speaking, located on the Cowgate. It rises up four floors from this level to its main entrance on George IV Bridge. It was designed by George Washington Browne, and built in 1887-90. It was built with money donated by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Central Library acts as the community library for the centre of the city. It also has several subject dedicated sections: the Art & Design Library; Music Library; Scottish and Edinburgh Collection and Central Reference.

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Book application postcard from Edinburgh Libraries