Library of Alexandria

Library of Alexandria is a land card in Magic: The Gathering inspired by the historical Great Library of Alexandria in ancient Egypt, renowned as the largest library of the ancient world, symbolizing vast knowledge; in the game, it allows players to draw an extra card each turn if they have seven or more cards in hand, making it a powerful mana source with significant gameplay impact.

First released in the Arabian Nights set on December 15, 1993[5].

• One of the most iconic and powerful lands in MTG history due to its ability to provide card advantage
• Printed in the second MTG expansion set, Arabian Nights, which had a notoriously small print run
• Card number approximately #76 in the set[4]

Condition. Check for centering issues common in 1993 printings, edge wear, surface scratches, and print defects like color bleeding; NM-MT examples show clean surfaces with minimal wear[3].

Storage. Store in sleeves within top-loaders or semi-rigid holders, keep in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent fading; use graded slabs for high-value copies.

Authenticity. Verify Wizards of the Coast copyright and Arabian Nights set symbol; check for correct card stock thickness and black borders; fakes rare but inspect under UV light for printing inconsistencies; population reports show graded 8.5 pop of 187[4].