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A Directory of Rare Book and Special Collections in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland - Hardcover

 
9781856040631: A Directory of Rare Book and Special Collections in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1856040631 ISBN 13: 9781856040631
Publisher: Library Association Publishing, 1997

Synopsis

This revised edition lists approximately 1200 libraries in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, some included for the first time, with details of their rare and special book collections. It covers mainly those printed before 1850, but includes manuscript and modern material where related. All major national and university libraries are included, as are collections in public libraries, schools, cathedrals, private societies and institutions. Accessible libraries of private indivdauls are included, plus an appendix on libraries in National Trust properties. Each entry is arranged by local government region and place, gives the name and information services available, followed by a description of the main collection, special or named collections held there, details of published catalogues and descriptive references.

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Publisher
Library Association Publishing
Publication date
1997
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1856040631
ISBN 13 
9781856040631
Binding
Hardcover
Edition number
2
Number of pages
672
Editor
Bloomfield B.C.