Dr Bent Juel-Jensen, a former Medical Officer to the University of Oxford, was one of the principal book collectors of his generation and a generous benefactor to the Bodleian Library, to which he made outstanding gifts of books in his lifetime. His will stipulated that the Library could acquire books, manuscripts and maps from his remaining collection at half their commercial valuation. The books chosen by the Library include many pre-1641 English books new to Bodley's collections, and rare Continental imprints including early books from Greenland presses, and scarce early editions of Hans Christian Andersen. The selection also includes fine bindings, historic maps and manuscripts dating from the 17-19th centuries.
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Dr Bent Juel-Jensen