Apponiovci a ich knižnica v Oponiciach
The Apponyi Family and Their Library in Oponice

Summary/Abstract: The article deals briefly with the history of the family that significantly influenced the history of Oponice (Appony), a local castle and Renaissance manor that later became the home of the famous family library of Apponyi. It was founded in Vienna by Count Antal György Apponyi in 1774. The author studies the history of its collections, as well as the most important persons related to its maintenance and survival. It was not only the Apponyi family members that contributed to its high quality, but also professional and lay librarians (e.g. Carl Anton Gruber). The most attention is paid to the library collection, with the prints from the 16th century described in detail by their topics and place of origin. Currently, these prints have been converted into digital form and they are due to be published in book form. The library was moved to Martin in the 1970s and later to the manor in Diviaky. Today, part of this collection can be viewed in the mansion at Oponice.

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