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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Books Forming the Library of Clarence H. Clark, Chestnut-Wold, Philadelphia (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Thomson

 
9780266618072: A Descriptive Catalogue of the Books Forming the Library of Clarence H. Clark, Chestnut-Wold, Philadelphia (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A Descriptive Catalogue of the Books Forming the Library of Clarence H. Clark, Chestnut-Wold, Philadelphia is a detailed, period-perfect guide to a private library from the late 19th century.

It catalogs items alphabetically by author, with notes on scope, publication dates, and notable features.

This edition assembles hundreds of entries, each with bibliographic details and context. It also highlights illustrations, editors’ notes, and special copies, giving readers a window into how a curated collection was documented and organized in 1888.
  • Alphabetical author listings with concise notes on each work
  • Bibliographic details, dates, and notes on scope and illustrations
  • Guidance on the book’s provenance and edition information
  • Cross-references and a general index to help with research
Ideal for serious readers, librarians, and collectors interested in 19th-century cataloging and private libraries.

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