The card catalog : books, cards, and literary treasures : the Library of Congress / foreword by Carl...
The card catalog : books, cards, and literary treasures : the Library of Congress / foreword by Carl...
The card catalog : books, cards, and literary treasures : the Library of Congress / foreword by Carla Hayden.
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Publisher
[Washington, DC] : Library of Congress ; San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2017]
Call Numbers
G 2020/1708
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Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Content type
text
still image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Origins of the card catalog -- The enlightened catalog -- Constructing a catalog -- The nation's library and catalog -- The rise and fall of the card catalog.
Publication information
Publisher
[Washington, DC] : Library of Congress ; San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2017]
Place of Publication
District of Columbia
Date Published
[2017]
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Scope and Contents
Summary
The Library of Congress brings booklovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than 200 full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely s...
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The card catalog : books, cards, and literary treasures : the Library of Congress / foreword by Carla Hayden.
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Notes
General note
Includes bibliographical references (page 221) and index.
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Date Copyright
©2017
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Call Numbers
G 2020/1708
Record Identifier
74VKaDrVjkey
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKaDrVjkey
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ISBN
9781452145402
DDC
025.313
MMS ID
991024298609702626
