(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...

Price: $15.00  other currencies  Order nr. 1026

(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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Breed, Clara E.

TURNING THE PAGES.

San Diego Public Library History 1882-1982.
(San Diego): Friends of the San Diego Public Library, (1983). 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. xii, 236 pages. San Diego Public Library History 1882-1982. First edition, a fine copy inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper. Introduction by Lawrence Clark Powell, designed by Ward Ritchie and printed by Kingsport Press. Text on back of jacket by Jake Zeitlin. The centennial history of the San Diego Public Library includes 30 black and white illustrations and..... READ MORE about TURNING THE PAGES

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BRIDWELL LIBRARY, MAY 1, 1976 (THE).

(Dallas): The Bridwell Library, (1976). folio. stiff paper portfolio with paper cover label enclosing the keepsakes. A very large Keepsake produced by this noted library on the occasion of a visit by the Grolier Club. The Bridwell Library is the "bibliographic arm of the Perkins School of Theology of Southern Methodist University." Includes four loosely inserted keepsakes including one large broadside devoted to Caxton. Some wrinkling of the outer portfolio. READ MORE about BRIDWELL LIBRARY, MAY 1, 1976 (THE

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(British Library).

INDEX TO THE ADDITIONAL MANUSCRIPTS, WITH THOSE OF THE EGERTON COLLECTION, PRESERVED IN THE BRITISH MUSEUM AND ACQUIRED IN THE YEARS 1783-1836.

London: Printed by Order of the Trustees [of the Museum], 1849. large 4to. all but disbound. (iv), 514 pages. Between the publication of the 1782 Ayscough catalogue and the inception of the Index to the Additions in 1836, the British Museum acquired about 5,000 manuscripts or manuscript sets. The Index to the Additions was not retroactive, and manuscript acquisitions from 1783 through 1835 had, therefore, no coverage in any printed catalogue until this gap was..... READ MORE about INDEX TO THE ADDITIONAL MANUSCRIPTS, WITH THOSE OF THE EGERTON COLLECTION, PRESERVED IN THE...

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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. Full page presentation from author on title page. Four page advertising brochure loosely inserted. READ MORE about THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRITISH LIBRARY

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(British Museum).

BRITISH LIBRARY CATALOGUE OF ADDITIONS TO THE MANUSCRIPTS 1756-1782.

London: British Museum Publications Ltd., (1977). large 8vo. cloth. x, 706 pages. First edition. Lists the manuscripts acquired since those bequeathed by Sir Hans Sloane in 1753, from 1756 to 1782, including numbers 4101 to 5017. Also provides an extensive index for these manuscripts. READ MORE about BRITISH LIBRARY CATALOGUE OF ADDITIONS TO THE MANUSCRIPTS 1756-1782

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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

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