The Card Catalog: Books, Cards, and Literary Treasures (Gifts for Book Lovers, Gifts for Librarians, Book Club Gift)

by Peter Devereaux and Library of Congress

Book Overview

The Library of Congress brings booklovers an enriching tribute to the power of the written word and to the history of our most beloved books. Featuring more than 200 full-color images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers, and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this collection is a visual celebration of the rarely seen treasures in one of the world's most famous libraries and the brilliant catalog system that has kept...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1452145407
• ISBN13: 9781452145402
• Release Date: April 2017
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.9" x 9.3"