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17th Century Book Found in University Donation Bin
- A rare 17th-century book titled Theologia Moralis was discovered in a donation bin at Michigan State University's thrift shop, according to a store employee who noted, 'It stood out right away.'
- The book, produced in 1672 by Guillaume Ouwerx in Liège, is a text on moral theology by Paul Laymann, which became a cornerstone text for Catholic seminaries.
- Michigan State University placed the book in its Special Collections for preservation and did not sell it, as it was an exceptional find.
- Store employees have previously found other rare items, including early volumes of Uncle Tom's Cabin and a first edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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The Independent (US)Incredibly rare 17th-century book found in Michigan State University donation bin
The pigskin covered book was written in Latin by a popular Catholic moralist
·London, United Kingdom
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17th century book found in university donation bin
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The people who help run the Michigan State University Surplus Store come across thousands of donated books each month. Every once in a while, they come across a big find, but few like one donated last year. The store has received some iconic first editions and plenty of signed copies, including a bowhunting guide from Michigan’s own Ted Nugent. But a find from last October takes the cake: The Surplus Store received a…
Every week employees of the Surplus Store at Michigan State University review the donated books. Sometimes real treasures are among them – like an ancient book in pigskin.
·Berlin, Germany
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