Hinkle recounts that the "Prince of Preachers," "had what is regarded as the world’s finest library of Puritan literature in existence. The library contains many personal works as well as volumes of literature, theology, religion, travel, biography, science, hymnody, history and humor."
"Most of Spurgeon’s original library was distributed among family members and friends after his death in 1892. The Midwestern collection is comprised of volumes that were not retained by the family. It contains books with personal notes and comments, as well as books given to Spurgeon from many 19th century authors." Also, "The collection features one volume dated to the 14th century and one copy of the Geneva Bible dated to the 16th century. A considerable portion of the collection is pre-19th century."
(HT: Scott Lamb)
