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James Lenox

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New York City philanthropist (1800-1880)

United StatesLived 1800 to 1880 · aged 79
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James Lenox was an American bibliophile and philanthropist. His collection of paintings and books eventually became known as the Lenox Library and in 1895 became part of the New York Public Library.

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Gutenberg Bible of the New York Public Library. Purchased by Lenox in 1847, it was the first copy to be brought to the US.Gutenberg Bible of the New York Public Library. Purchased by Lenox in 1847, it was the first copy to be brought to the US.

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United States
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deceased
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Lived 1800 to 1880 · aged 79
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