Bibliograph

The card catalog, books, cards, and literary treasures, the Library of Congress ; foreword by Carla Hayden

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Label

The card catalog, books, cards, and literary treasures, the Library of Congress ; foreword by Carla Hayden

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The card catalog

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

953599088

Responsibility statement

the Library of Congress ; foreword by Carla Hayden

Sub title

books, cards, and literary treasures

Summary

The Library of Congress brings booklovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than 200 full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely seen treasures in one of the world's most famous libraries and the brilliant catalog system that has kept it organized for hundreds of years. Packed with engaging facts on literary classics — from Ulysses to The Cat in the Hat to Shakespeare's First Folio to The Catcher in the Rye — this package is an ode to the enduring magic and importance of books

Table Of Contents

Origins of the card catalog -- The enlightened catalog -- Constructing a catalog -- The nation's library and catalog -- The rise and fall of the card catalog

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