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The card catalog : books, cards, and literary treasures /

"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 arch...

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Main Author: Devereaux, Peter (Author)
Corporate Author: Library of Congress (Editor)
Other Authors: Hayden, Carla Diane, 1952- (writer of foreword.)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2017]
Subjects:
Library of Congress > History.
Library of Congress > Catalogs > History.
Card catalogs > History.
Card catalogs > United States > History.
Catalog cards > United States > History.
Library catalogs > History.
Cataloging > History.
Classification > Books > History.
ISBN:9781452145402
1452145407
Table of 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.

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