Handbook to the library of the British Museum: containing a brief account of its formation, and of the various collections of which it is composed; descriptions of the catalogues in present use; classed lists of the manuscripts, etc.; and a variety of information indispensable for the 'readers' at that institution . with some account of the principal libraries in London

Sims, Richard

Published by John Russell Smith, London, 1854

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First edition, 12mo, pp. xii, 418, [2] ads; folding frontispiece map, original blindstamped red cloth lettered in gilt on spine; joints cracking, spine soiled; good and sound.

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• Title: Handbook to the library of the British Museum: containing a brief account of its formation, and of the various collections of which it is composed; descriptions of the catalogues in present use; classed lists of the manuscripts, etc.; and a variety of information indispensable for the 'readers' at that institution . with some account of the principal libraries in London
• Publisher: John Russell Smith, London
• Publication Date: 1854
• Edition: 1st Edition
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