The latest in the JSS series from The Book Collector, this time read by James Fleming. John recalls the destruction of two country house libraries - Dropmore and Hampden in 1939 - in this article from The Book Collector's Spring 2009 issue.

The Destruction of the Country House Library, by John Saumarez Smith

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The Destruction of the Country House Library, by John Saumarez Smith