A comprehensive history, survey, and assessment of the role of the bibliographer. Contents include: -- Introduction (Emunerative bibliographies, bibliography in general, the need for bibliographies, the history of bibliographies, the nature of bibliographical work. Scope ( Topics, literature, readers, adopting and adapting, eliminations, peripheries.) Citation Style (Elements, sequence, design, manuals.) Annotation (Function, content, style). Organisation (Alphabetical sequence, chronological sequence, classification, secondary arrangement, references and indexes). Collecting entries (Compilers resources, file organisation, sources, research activities). Presentation (Title, introduction and other features, layout, publication, evaluation). Appendix A: Criteria for evaluating a bibliography. Appendix B: Bibliographies as evidence of intellectual eminence. Appendix C: Awards to bibliographies for graphic excellence. Bibliography: major writings on the compiling of bibliographies, 1883 -- 1983. Index.
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Seller: Reliant Bookstore, El Dorado, KS, U.S.A.
Condition: acceptable. This book is a well used but readable copy. Integrity of the book is still intact with no missing pages. The dust jacket is missing. May have notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer. Seller Inventory # RDV.0720116872.A
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. Second Printing. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP30403247
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_429496668
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0720116872I4N01
Seller: George Ong Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. x, 192 pp., 8vo, green cloth, dustjacket. Very good overall; light spotting to top edge of textblock, contents otherwise fine; light wear to dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 5696
Seller: JuddSt.Pancras, London, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2nd Edition. Seller Inventory # c16189
Seller: About Books, Henderson, NV, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. First Edition. London: Mansell Publishing Limited, 1984. BRAND NEW in a BRAND NEW dust jacket. Perfect condition. NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NO rubbing. NO fading. Protected since DAY 1 by a removable Brodart clear-plastic sleeve. Sharp corners. Fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked - obviously never read. First Edition, with "First published 1984" so stated. This useful reference received favorable reviews from ANTIQUARIAN BOOK MONTHLY REVIEW (March 1985); THE LIBRARY (March 1985); and BULLETIN OF BIBLIOGRAPHY (June 1986). Bound in the original dark green cloth, stamped in bright gold on the spine. Complete with pristine dust jacket. Contents: List of reference sources. Preface. Introduction (Emunerative bibliographies, bibliography in general, the need for bibliographies, the history of bibliographies, the nature of bibliographical work. Scope (Topics, literature, readers; Adopting and adapting; Deliminations: Peripheries. Citation Style (Elements, sequence, design, Style manuals.) Annotation (Function, content, style). Organisation (Alphabetical sequence, chronological sequence, classification, secondary arrangement, references and indexes). Collecting entries (Compiler's resources, file organisation, sources, research activities). Presentation (The title, introduction and other features, layout, publication, evaluation). Appendix A: Criteria for evaluating a bibliography. Appendix B: Bibliographies as evidence of intellectual eminence. Appendix C: Awards to bibliographies for graphic excellence. Bibliography: major writings on the compiling of bibliographies, 1883 -- 1983. Index. First Edition. Hardcover. New/New. 8vo. x, 192pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping. Seller Inventory # 023001
Seller: Rare Book Cellar, Pomona, NY, U.S.A.
Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. Owner personalization on FEP. Light rubbing along panel edges. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall. Seller Inventory # 174000
Seller: Anybook.com, Lincoln, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,450grams, ISBN:0720116872. Seller Inventory # 5769654
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