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