The main foundation of the library's collections acquired in 1892 was the "Althorp Library" of Lord Spencer regarded as one of the finest library collections in private ownership with 43,000 items-4,000 of which originate from before 1501.
The main foundations of the library's collections were the "Althorp Library" of Lord Spencer acquired in 1892. It was regarded as one of the finest library collections in private ownership with 43,000 items, 3,000 of which originated from before 1501.