Catalogue of the William Loring Andrews Collection of Early Books in the…
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"Catalogue of the William Loring Andrews Collection of Early Books" is a scholarly catalogue produced in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed inventory of early printed books housed in the Yale University library, specifically focusing on the collection donated by William Loring Andrews. The catalogue aims to illustrate the development and significance of early printing, showcasing selected works that represent this pivotal period in the history of literature and
publishing. At the start of the catalogue, the preface introduces the collection formed to showcase the first century of printed books, emphasizing the educational value and uniqueness of the originals compared to reproductions. The preface also highlights the intent to serve both casual observers and serious students of the early printing art, with a well-organized display of the collection's items. The initial sections detail the manuscripts and printed volumes included, providing historical context and bibliographic data, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of early book printing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Van Name, Addison |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 13026411 |
| Title | Catalogue of the William Loring Andrews Collection of Early Books in the Library of Yale University |
| Credits |
Produced by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (www.archive.org/details/toronto), Jason Isbell, Julia Miller and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Incunabula -- Connecticut -- New Haven -- Bibliography -- Catalogs |
| Subject | Rare books -- Connecticut -- New Haven -- Bibliography -- Catalogs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16844 |
| Release Date | Oct 9, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 502 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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