William Henry Miller (book Collector)

William Henry Miller (book Collector)

William Henry Miller (1789 – 31 October 1848) was a Scottish book collector and parliamentarian. He sat in the House of Commons from 1830 to 1837.

Read more about William Henry Miller (book Collector):  His Life, Britwell Court Library

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