--- product_id: 5549170 title: "The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World" brand: "guillaume de laubier" price: "NT$6106" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5549170-the-most-beautiful-libraries-in-the-world store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World **Brand:** guillaume de laubier **Price:** NT$6106 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World by guillaume de laubier - **How much does it cost?** NT$6106 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5549170-the-most-beautiful-libraries-in-the-world) ## Best For - guillaume de laubier enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted guillaume de laubier brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World ## Images ![The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61wdMBweokL.jpg) ![The Most Beautiful Libraries in the World - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nhHV+19DL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful photos of libraries around the world *by Z***S on Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2013* This hefty coffee table book presents the origins of some of the most distinguished and beautiful libraries around the world. There are only 23 libraries featured in here but I found the selection to be well-made, though it focuses almost exclusively on the great libraries in Europe, one in Russia, and several from the United States.Bibliophiles will particularly appreciate the beautiful color photographs of these amazing repositories of knowledge and learning, showcasing old structures that reflect Gothic and other styles. Aside from the photographs (most of which are full page), the book also details each library's history. I was fascinated to learn how the renowned Bodleain Library in Oxford came about. Up until 1598, Oxford University did not really have a library to speak of, due largely to mismanagement, censorship in the form of purging of any text with references to Catholicism, and more. It was only in 1598 that a man named Thomas Bodley came upon the scene and spent years creating a proper library in Oxford.The libraries featured here are:National Library of Austria - Vienna, AustriaThe Benedectine Abbey Library of Admont - Admont, AustriaThe Monastic library at Wiblingen - Ulm, GermanyThe Benedictine Abbey Library of Metten - Metten, GermanyThe Herzogin Anna Amalia Library - Weimar, GermanyThe Vatican Library - Rome, ItalyRiccardiana Library - Florence, ItalyThe Mazarine Library - Paris, FranceThe Institute Library - Paris, FranceThe Senate Library - Paris, FranceThe Cabinet Des Livres of the Duc D'Aumale - Chantilly, FranceThe Abbey Library of St. Gall - Saint Gall, SwitzerlandBodleaian Library - Oxford, EnglandWren Library, Trinity College - Cambridge, EnglandThe John Rylands Library - Manchester, EnglandTrinity College Library - Dublin, IrelandThe National Library - Prague, The Czech RepublicThe Library of the Royal Monastery of El Escorial - San Lorenzo del Escorial, SpainThe National Palace Library in Mafra - Mafra, PortugalBoston Athaenaeum - Boston, USAThe Library of Congress - Washington, DC, USAThe New York Public Library - NY, USAThe National Library of Russia - St. Petersburg, Russia ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Actually, I wasn't crazy about it (no fault of its own) *by E***O on Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2008* I got this book as a special holiday treat one year, and it is a marvelous book full of luscious photographs and histories of places that most of us will never see. In general though, the libraries, being Western European treasures of a certain age, are extremely ornate. As it happens, my taste in decor must be more serene -- I found too many of the photos to be unappealing(!) Or rather, the photos were beautiful, but the places were unappealing. The biggest exception to that surprising observation was the John Rylands Library, in Manchester, England, which I hope one day to visit.I love books, and think that a book project of this nature is a fine thing, and it is a well made book. But I was left feeling unsatisfied.I would have given it 3 stars, because I am sad that it leaves me so hungry, but truly it is no fault of this book. Buy it if you like it, only do please consider whether you really want it. It's a gorgeous coffee-table book, but, by the same token, it's a big, expensive thing to have laying about if you don't quite love it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing Book *by S***V on Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2014* I buy a lot of books like this for specific room purposes. We were going to build, bought instead and are remodeling. Most books of this kind I expect to be impressed by, if I'm lucky, 50% of what's presented. Not so with this book. I was extremely impressed with nearly every library depicted with the exception of the US libraries (hmmm, I wonder what that says about us?). Of course, with monarchies who can divert monies wherever they like, this is the result you'll find in European / Eastern block libraries. Regardless of my snarky attitude, the results of what can be done with unlimited architecture, fine artisans and time is very well represented here. I also bought the book for my mother who is a librarian and she was equally impressed. If you like libraries and their architecture, I feel certain you will enjoy this book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5549170-the-most-beautiful-libraries-in-the-world](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5549170-the-most-beautiful-libraries-in-the-world) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-08-26*