Oxford University's Bodleian Library drops $1.6 million on Jane Austen manuscript

In a perfect example of the huge financial power of one of the universities most important institutions, the Bodleian Library fought of international competition to buy Jane Austen's handwritten manuscript for "The Watsons". The story itself isn't complete and there are several interesting theories as to why this is (which can be found here, along with this lovely image above). But yes, you read that right; $1.6 million doesn't even buy you a finished story. Find out more about the library and its incredible collection on our tour! Yaaaaaay!

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