A Classification and Subject Index for Cataloguing and Arranging the Books and Pamphlets of a Library.

A Classification and Subject Index for Cataloguing and Arranging the Books and Pamphlets of a Library.
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by [DEWEY Melvil]
Amherst, Mass., 1876. [Actually New York: Brick Row Book Shop, 1941. . Large 8vo, purple stiff wrappers, printed in black: front reads in part "An Historic Pamphlet...."; spine a trifle faded. LIMITED TO 200 copies. Institutionally common, scarce in trade. Facsimile of the original preliminary classification pamphlet sent by Dewey in 1876 to Dr. Ernest Cushing Richardson for his suggestions and criticism. Amusing to read Byrne Hackett's note in the Foreword "The present publication is strictly limited to 200 copies and will not be reprinted." (Inventory #: 2791)
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