A Catalogue of the Library of the London Institution, Systematically Classed, Vol. 3: Preceded by the Charter of Incorporation, the Act for Providing an Increase of Annual Income, and a List of the Of - Hardcover

William Upcott

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0366285831 ISBN 13: 9780366285839

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore a key 19th-century library catalog that organizes a vast collection by topic and author, with charter history and practical reference tools.

This edition presents the London Institution’s charter, a record of its incorporation, and the framework for its governance. It also highlights the General Library, its additions and revisions, and the important indexes that help readers locate works by author and by subject. The material is framed for researchers and students who value historical library organization and documentary context.

• Learn about the institution’s origins and governance
• See how the library’s catalog was structured and updated
• Discover the author and subject indexes that guide exploration
• Benefit from accompanying lists and donor notes that illuminate library history

Ideal for readers of archival history, librarians, and anyone researching 19th‑century English literature and libraries.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0366285831
• ISBN 13: 9780366285839
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 866