Rules for a Dictionary Catalog

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Volume of cataloging rules created prior to the widespread availability of Library of Congress cataloging. Includes definitions and instructions on entry and style. Additional articles describe cataloging of special publications such as manuscripts, music, and maps and atlases.

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173 p. ; 23 cm.

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Cutter, Charles A. (Charles Ammi), 1837-1903 1904.

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Volume of cataloging rules created prior to the widespread availability of Library of Congress cataloging. Includes definitions and instructions on entry and style. Additional articles describe cataloging of special publications such as manuscripts, music, and maps and atlases.

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173 p. ; 23 cm.

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First issued as pt. 2 of the 1876 Special report; 2d edition, 1889; 3d edition, 1891.

"No liberties whatever have been taken with the manuscript left by the author. The Appendix has been shortened by the omission of all rules [except those for imprint] and of the list of reference books. The articles on the cataloging of special material have been added [1. Manuscripts, by W.C. Ford. 2. Music, by O.G. Sonneck. 3. Maps and atlases, by P. Lee Phillips]"

"Whole Number 340"

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Cutter, Charles A. (Charles Ammi), 1837-1903. Rules for a Dictionary Catalog, book, 1904; Washington D.C.. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1048/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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