British Museum: Historical And Descriptive (1850)

""The British Museum: Historical And Descriptive"" is a book written by David Mather Masson and published in 1850. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the British Museum, one of the world's largest and most significant museums. It covers the history of the museum, from its origins as a private collection to its current status as a public institution. The book also describes the various collections held within the museum, including antiquities, coins, prints, drawings, and manuscripts. Throughout the book, Masson provides detailed descriptions of key artifacts and highlights the significance of the museum's holdings. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the British Museum or the cultural heritage of the United Kingdom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.