disbound
1860 · London
by Corney, Bolton
London: (F. Shoberl, Printer), 1860. disbound. Panizzi, Antonio. 8vo. disbound. 16 pages. An edited transcript of Panizzi's testimony concerning the removal of the natural history collection to make space for a growing number of books which the Museum was acquiring. Bolton Corney had added his highly critical notes of Panizzi's testimony which illuminate the stiff opposition at that time of Panizzi's tenure as principal librarian and leader of the Museum.
(Inventory #: 57623)