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On view at the National Library are rare books and valuable manuscripts dating to the pre British and Raj period. There are also original letters and notes written by eminent personalities. Also displayed is the Ashutosh Collection with its limited and illuminated " editions dating to the 16th century, manuscripts, rare book jacket covers and paintings which include water colours and paintings on mica.

National Library
Rare Books Section
Alipore, Kolkata

Timing: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm
Closed on Sundays.





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