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2 unusual facts about John Payne Collier


John Payne Collier

It obtained for him the post of librarian to the Duke of Devonshire, and, subsequently, access to the chief collections of early English literature throughout the kingdom, especially to the treasures of Bridgewater House.

Royal Commission on the British Museum

John Payne Collier acted as secretary (which was before his activities as forger had come to light).



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