300th Anniversary National Library of Spain
When
12 – 14 December 2011
Where
Madrid, Spain
Description
The library was founded by King Philip V of Spain in 1712 as the Palace Public Library (Biblioteca Pública de Palacio). The Royal Letters Patent that he granted, the predecessor of the current legal deposit requirement, made it mandatory for printers to submit a copy of every book printed in Spain to the library.
Last update: 4 October 2012