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Anthony Askew

Portrait of Anthony Askew, M.D., by Thomas Hodgetts (active 1801–1846), National Portrait Gallery.[1]
Image of Biblioteca Askeviana, 1775, Dr. Anthony Askew

Anthony Askew (1722–1774) was an English physician and is best known for having been a book collector. His collection was purchased by the British Museum and books purchased by George III of Great Britain were added to the King's Library.

  1. ^ "Anthony Askew". National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved 15 June 2013.

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