Magnus Collection

The Magnus Collection was acquired from a former mayor of Berlin, Ernst Magnus. It consists of approximately 300 French and German books, most of which are signed by their famous authors. A highlight of the Magnus Collection is the signed copy of Manuel D’Artillerie (1836) by Napoleon-Louis Bonaparte III.

Items from this collection can be found in the APU Library Catalog.

Collection Highlights

Napoleon Bonaparte III Signature (1836)

Access to the Collections

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