The barrister bookcase is believed to have been popular among British lawyers who often experienced the need to expand their existing book storage capacity. These bookcases can be easily stacked and they look very attractive in a traditional home library. If you are looking for a period piece it is certain to be very pricey. However, if you want to build one, there are some excellent detailed plans. Popular Mechanics published plans for a barrister bookcase in June 1987. I normally wouldn't mention it, but this issue is currently available on Google books:Popular mechanics: Book keeper
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