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It 'consists of about 4,500 Engravings bound in 2G large volumes. The value of this collection cannot be esteemed to highly, for they give a most perfect description of tho Danish Nation. The Library o f the University is arranged in a spacious saloon over Trinity Church, and contains about 100,000 volumes. * The Manuscripts presented to this library by Arne Magnussen are very numerous, and illustrate the Anti­ quity, Geography, History, and language of the Northern Nations; independant of His extensive bequest of books, he left to this University a considerable legacy , the interest of which is appropriated for the extension of literature. Count Moltke so well known in Danish History as Minister of State, and many other individuals have tended greatly to promote the diffusion of knowledge amongst all ranks of society; indeed this country can boast of men distinguished by cultivated intellect, great genius, and extraordinary learning. i , This library is much indebted to Professor Rask and Dr. Wallich', Knight of the order of Danncbroge for the fine collection of oriental works which are here deposited.