Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science, Volumes 1 - 24
Kent, Allen; & Harold Lancour; Jay E. Daily; William Z. Nasri (editors)
From About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
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From About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since February 5, 2021
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New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1968. SEE PHOTO. Consecutive run of the first 24 volumes of this important reference: #1 - #24, 1968 - 1978. Very Good - Fine condition. Hinges are perfect. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. Probably from the private reference library of a librarian as the number "020.3" (i. e. Melvil [Dewey] Classification Number for Library and Information Sciences, Encyclopedias] is inked on the front free endpapers of vols 9-24. Otherwise all pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked. No underlining. No highlighting. No margin notes. These volumes are arranged alphabetically from A to Associac (Vol. 1) through Printers & Printing to Public Policy, Copyright (Vol. 24). Illustrations. Bibliographical references. All volumes are uniformly bound in the original sturdy blue buckram, gilt stamped over two red spine panels. From the publisher: "This thorough reference set -- written by 1300 eminent, international experts -- offers librarians, information/computer scientists, bibliographers, documentalists, systems analysts, and students, convenient access to the techniques and tools of both library and information science. Impeccably researched, cross referenced, alphabetized by subject, and generously illustrated, THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE integrates the essential theoretical and practical information accumulating in this rapidly growing field." Includes a wealth of useful and important articles and biographies. For example: Vol. 7 has DESCRIPTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY by Roy Stokes. In Volume 18 you will find MINIATURE BOOKS by Romano Almagno. Hardcover. This very heavy 24 volume set will require extra postage for Priority and International shipments. But for media mail, you pay only our standard charge for 1 volume and we ship the other 23 volumes at no extra cost. . First Printings of the First Edition. Hardcover (heavy 24 vol. set). Very Good - Fine condition/No jackets, as issued. Illus. by NOT a library discard. 24 consecutive volumes. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 025532
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Title: Encyclopedia of Library and Information ...
Publisher: Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York
Publication Date: 1968
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: NOT a library discard
Condition: Very Good - Fine condition
Dust Jacket Condition: No jackets, as issued
Edition: First Printings of the First Edition.
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