— The Duke of Devonshire possesses, as an heirloom, Claude Lorraine's "Book of Truth," which is said to be one of the, rarest, and most valuable volumes m Europe. It is worth six times as much as tho "Mazarin" Bible, the most costly book that'the British Museum can boast. The late Duke refused an offer of £20,000 for it..
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 16506, 5 October 1915, Page 2
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58Page 2 Advertisements Column 4 Otago Daily Times, Issue 16506, 5 October 1915, Page 2
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