Established in 1818 by Rev. William Carey and his associate. J. Marshman
and W. Ward. Has a good collection of manuscripts and examples of early printing
in India and abroad in various Indian and Asian scripts and languages, also
includes manuscript copies of Hindu scriptures like the Vedas and the Upanishads,
made under the behest of William Carey.
Also contains the pulpit, chairs and tables used by Carey. The library has a
unique collection of early printed books in Indian and other Asian languages
printed at Serampore.
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