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The Society XXVII of the Lovers of Books was acting in Kaunas in 1930-1940. The aim of this society was to develop fondness for a nicely edited books, as well as keeping ties with other bibliophile societies. Most of the Society members were deeply connected of the society there were persons deeply connected with books: editors, graphic designers and known Lithuanian politicians and public figures. Number of members varied from 12 to 23, and the most active were: Vytautas Steponaitis, Viktoras Cimkauskas, Paulius Galaunė, Vaclovas Biržiška, Marija Urbšienė, Petras Jakštas, Vilhelmas Burkevičius, Juozas Balčiūnas-Švaistas and Vytautas Kazimieras Jonynas. The society explored the history of Lithuanian book, published two volumes of annual editions „XXVII Knygos Mėgėjų Metraštis” and several books, organized readings, exhibition of books, tours to the exhibitions and libraries, and gathered a reference collection. The Society contributed to the increased love of books in the Lithuanian society.
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