Appendix to the Catalogue of the Library in Red Cross Street, Cripplegate: Founded Pursuant to the Will of the Reverend Daniel Williams, D.D., Who Died in the Year 1716 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Dr. Williams's Library

9780266221715: Appendix to the Catalogue of the Library in Red Cross Street, Cripplegate: Founded Pursuant to the Will of the Reverend Daniel Williams, D.D., Who Died in the Year 1716 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266221718 ISBN 13: 9780266221715

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

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A rare window into a Victorian-era library catalog
This edition records the Appendix to a 19th‑century library catalog founded by Daniel Williams, D.D., who died in 1716.

It preserves a curated list of authors, titles, and subjects that illuminate how a major philanthropic library organized knowledge in London, 1854.

Readers gain a sense of scholarly networks, the range of religious and historical works, and the careful cataloging practices of the time. The collection described here spans many centuries and disciplines, offering a snapshot of bibliographic ambition and the kind of reference material researchers rely on today.

Structured entries that reveal authors, dates, and formats common to the period
A cross-section of religious, historical, and classical works frequently used by scholars
Insight into 19th‑century library administration and catalog production
Context for understanding how libraries shaped access to knowledge in the Victorian era

Ideal for researchers of library history, book collectors, and readers curious about how a historic foundation compiled its knowledge base.

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