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Limited edition of the Montegrappa Pen on the occasion of the BA inauguration

The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, was inaugurated in a solemn ceremony on 16 October 2002. This new Library is the result of a joint initiative by President Mubarak of Egypt and Unesco, the cultural arm of the United Nations. Monte grappa, the oldest Italian manufacturer of writing instruments, has had ...

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The Official Inauguration of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Egypt and the international community will celebrate the official inauguration of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Next Wednesday, 16th October 2002, an international celebration will be held in the library especially for this occasion. ...

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Bibliotheca Alexandrina open to the public (20th October 2002)

On the 20th of October 2002, Bibliotheca Alexandrina opens its doors to the public for the use of all its collections, resources, and facilities. ...

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Göteborg University Library specialists visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina

Mrs. Angelica Schneidler-Larsson, Senior Librarian and International Programme Coordinator (Göteborg University Library), visited the BA last week to discuss future cooperation between Göteborg University Library and the BA, through a grant from the Swedish International Development ...

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Exhibition "Treasures of Earth in the Land of the Pharaohs" temporary closed

The Exhibition "Treasures of Earth in the Land of the Pharaohs" will be temporary closed for public visits for internal works and upgrading in the period from Friday 16th to the 23rd of August 2002. It will be re-opened on Saturday 24th of August 2002. ...

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