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.