from the Russian Academy of Sciences Library (BAN), St. Petersburg
The oldest and most valuable items of Early Bulgarian book printing
This unique collection includes more than 210 books and periodicals published
in the period of National Renaissance - from the very first print till the liberation
of Bulgaria from the Ottomans. BAN's Bulgarian collection - which is famous throughout
the world - is the largest one abroad. It consists of religious literature (including
translations of the Bible), literature on history, archaeology and art, educational
materials, children's literature, folklore, and linguistic publications. This project
will be of interest to specialists in Balkan and Bulgarian history, literary, and
culture, and to specialists in the history of the Orthodox Church.
| Number of titles | 210 | | Number of microfiches | 702 |
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