Originally published in 1928, this book was based upon the Sandars Lectures for 1926. The text is formed around a discussion of the principles of bibliography, focusing on the sources of the bibliography of English literature. In a departure from the usual topics of the Sandars Lectures, the subject matter was aimed at undergraduates and novice readers, as well as more advanced library users. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in bibliography and librarianship.
Contents
Note; Introduction; 1. The need of bibliography; 2. World bibliography; 3. Manuscripts; 4. General bibliographies; 5. General catalogues of great libraries; 6. Booksellers' and collectors' guides; 7. Book-trade lists of current books; 8. Works on different periods; 9. List of the products of various localities: Scotland, Ireland, English towns and counties, Wales; 10. Lists of works in particular literary forms: drama, the novel, translations, character-books, law, sciences, ballads, newspapers; 11. Lists of the works of members of religious bodies; 12. Bibliographies of single authors; 13. Dictionaries of anonyma and pseudonyma; 14. Catalogues of private libraries to 1887; 15. Indexes of book-sales; 16. Some recent private libraries; 17. Lists of bibliographies of English literature; Index.
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