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George II Donates the "Old Royal Library" to the British Museum

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George II 1755 1767

George II, painted by John Shackleton, circa 1755-1867. Buckingham Palace collection.

King George II donated the 'Old Royal Library' of the sovereigns of England to the British Museum. With that gift the British Museum obtained the privilege of acquiring books by copyright receipt.

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