(Bowman, John Gabbert).

AN INFORMAL CATALOGUE FOR AN EXHIBITION OF EIGHTY-SIX BOOKS SELECTED FROM THE HENRY CLAY FRICK FINE ARTS LIBRARY AND HELD IN MEMORY OF JOHN GABBERT BOWMAN 1879-1963, CHANCELLOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH 1921-1945.

Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh, 1964. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 52 pages. A bibliography with 86 entries, from the library of the University of Pittsburgh. Corners bumped, minor wear. READ MORE about AN INFORMAL CATALOGUE FOR AN EXHIBITION OF EIGHTY-SIX BOOKS SELECTED FROM THE HENRY CLAY FRICK...

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(Boyd, Julian).

JULIAN P. BOYD, A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL RECORD COMPILED AND OFFERED BY HIS FRIENDS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS TENTH ANNIVERSARY AS LIBRARIAN OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY.

Princeton: Princeton University, 1950. 12mo. cloth-backed decorated boards, glassine dust jacket. xv pages. Limited to 750 copies. Some illustrations.Well preserved copy. READ MORE about JULIAN P. BOYD, A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL RECORD COMPILED AND OFFERED BY HIS FRIENDS ON THE OCCASION OF...

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(Bradshaw, Henry). Stokes, Roy.

HENRY BRADSHAW, 1831-1886.

Metuchen: The Scarecrow Press, 1984. 8vo. cloth. v, 272 pages. First edition. Volume Six of the Great Bibliographers Series. Biography of this librarian - bibliographer followed by a bibliography of his writings and excerpts from his works. READ MORE about HENRY BRADSHAW, 1831-1886

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Breillat, Pierre.

THE RARE BOOKS SECTION IN THE LIBRARY.

A reprint from Unesco Bulletin for Libraries, July-August and September-October.
N.P. Unesco, (1965). 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 37, (3) pages. A reprint from Unesco Bulletin for Libraries, July-August and September-October. A guide for librarians in forming a rare books section, this article contains much information which would be useful for the private book collector. Editions, condition, and preservation of rare, fragile and valuable books are discussed. Illustrated. READ MORE about THE RARE BOOKS SECTION IN THE LIBRARY

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(Brigham, Clarence Saunders).

CLARENCE SAUNDERS BRIGHAM 1877-1963.

Worcester: American Antiquarian Society, 1963. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers, cord-tied. 14 pages. Reprinted from the Proceedings. READ MORE about CLARENCE SAUNDERS BRIGHAM 1877-1963

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(British Library). Wilson, Colin St. John.

THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRITISH LIBRARY.

(London): The British Library, 1998. square 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 95+(1) pages. Describes planning, construction and architecture of the new British Library building. Preface by Dr. John Ashworth, Chair of the British Library Board. Introduction, acknowledgements and appendix. Color and black and white illustrations throughout. READ MORE about THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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BRITISH MUSEUM. ACCOUNTS, ESTIMATE, AND NUMBER OF PERSONS ADMITTED.

(London: British Museum, 1818). 4to. self paper wrappers. (4) pages. Interesting accounting statement issued by the British Museum (Thomas Keith, Accountant) giving full details of the costs and income of the Museum. With month by month attendance records for seven years present in table form. Appears to be removed from some other document although the titling information is printed in a way that would appear as the front cover when folded. READ MORE about BRITISH MUSEUM. ACCOUNTS, ESTIMATE, AND NUMBER OF PERSONS ADMITTED

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(British Museum).

THE BRITISH MUSEUM, A GUIDE TO ITS PUBLIC SERVICES.

(London): The Trustees of the British Museum, 1970. small 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 80 pages. Illustrated views. Signed in corner "Dr. Rhodes." READ MORE about THE BRITISH MUSEUM, A GUIDE TO ITS PUBLIC SERVICES

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(British Museum). Ellis, Edward F.

THE BRITISH MUSEUM IN FICTION; A CHECKLIST.

Buffalo: Privately printed, 1981. 8vo. cloth. xiv, 193, (2) pages. First edition, one of 500 copies. This is an incredible bibliography listing fictional works in which the British Museum is mentioned. Entries are arranged alphabetically by author with an index by title. Each book is accompanied by a short statement or quote from the book as to its reference to the British Museum. Printed at The Anthoensen Press. READ MORE about THE BRITISH MUSEUM IN FICTION; A CHECKLIST

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(British Museum).

LIST OF ADDITIONS MADE TO THE COLLECTIONS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM.

9 volumes. With eight additional volumes for 1832, 1833, 1834, 1835, 1836-1838 (Printed Books), 1836-1839 (Natural Hisstory, Antiquities and Prints), 1841-1845 (manuscripts), 1854-1875, (manuscripts volume II of II only).
London: Printed by order of the Trustees, 1833-1877. 8vo. two volumes in original paper-covered boards, last volume in original publiusher's cloth, others in later library buchram. Various paginations. 9 volumes. With eight additional volumes for 1832, 1833, 1834, 1835, 1836-1838 (Printed Books), 1836-1839 (Natural Hisstory, Antiquities and Prints), 1841-1845 (manuscripts), 1854-1875, (manuscripts volume II of II only). Ninteenth century library markings. Boards detached with spines lacking on three volumes. READ MORE about LIST OF ADDITIONS MADE TO THE COLLECTIONS IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM

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(British Museum). Porter, G.W.

HAND-LIST OF BIBLIOGRAPHIES, CLASSIFIED CATALOGUES, AND INDEXES PLACED IN THE READING ROOM OF THE BRITISH MUSEUM FOR REFERENCE.

London: British Museum, 1881. small 8vo. original cloth (disbound). 105+(1) pages. With an introductory note by George Bullen. Covers detached; ex library copy. READ MORE about HAND-LIST OF BIBLIOGRAPHIES, CLASSIFIED CATALOGUES, AND INDEXES PLACED IN THE READING ROOM OF THE...

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BRITTLE BOOKS PROGRAMS.

Washington: Office of Management Services, Association of Research Libraries, 1989. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. ix, 121+(1) pages. SPEC Kit 152 (March 1989), on brittle books. Guidance on implementation and management of brittle books. Results of a survey of ARL members with responses from 64 of 118 members. Wrappers lightly soiled. READ MORE about BRITTLE BOOKS PROGRAMS

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(Brown, John Carter). Wroth, Lawrence C.

JOHN CARTER BROWN LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORTS.

8 volumes.
Providence: The John Carter Brown Library, 1972. 8vo. cloth. Averages 250 pages per volume. 8 volumes. Reprint of the actual reports with essays by Lawrence C. Wroth, a preface by Thomas R. Adams and an index by Dorothy G. Watts. Excellent reference set for those interested in the study of Americana because of the articles printed and the collations of books acquired by the library that are given. The index makes the set quite usable..... READ MORE about JOHN CARTER BROWN LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORTS

Price: $75.00 save 50% $37.50  other currencies  Order nr. 53783