HAND-LIST OF BIBLIOGRAPHIES, CLASSIFIED CATALOGUES, AND INDE IBD

Sinopsis

This meticulously compiled 'Hand-List of Bibliographies, Classified Catalogues, and Indexes Placed in the Reading Room of the British Museum for Reference' offers a fascinating glimpse into the wealth of resources available to researchers and scholars at the British Museum during the late 19th century. Prepared by the Department of Printed Books, this hand-list provides a comprehensive overview of the bibliographic tools accessible in the Reading Room. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the organization and scope of the British Museum?s collection, offering insights into the research practices of the era.Researchers of library history, bibliography, and the history of scholarship will find this book to be an invaluable primary source. Its historical significance and detailed contents make it an essential addition to any collection focused on the history of libraries and information science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.