Explore the foundational history of the American library system with this 1971 reprint of the seminal 1876 Special Report from the U.S. Commissioner of Education. This specific volume is Part I, Volume Two, and provides comprehensive insights into the condition and management of libraries during the nation's Centennial era.
Published by Rowman and Littlefield, this sturdy hardcover is filled with historical statistics, bibliographies, and management reports that are invaluable to historians and library science scholars. This copy features a unique institutional history, having served as a reference volume at the Brooklyn Public Library Grand Army Plaza. While it bears the marks of a dedicated library book, the binding remains strong and the interior pages are crisp and legible. It is a vital resource for anyone studying the evolution of public education and document preservation in America. A unique piece of educational history and institutional provenance.
Item condition: Good. This is a withdrawn ex-library copy with standard markings including stamps from Brooklyn Public Library, call numbers on the spine, and interior labels. The blue cloth binding is solid with minor edge wear. Pages show light age-toning but are clean and free of major damage.
