Enhance your collection with this 1939 first edition of A Comparative Study of Cataloging Rules by J. C. M. Hanson. Published by the University of Chicago Press, this work is a cornerstone of library science history. Hanson, a legendary figure who helped shape the Library of Congress Classification and the original Anglo-American code, provides an expert analysis of international cataloging standards.
This specific volume covers complex entries for corporate bodies, anonymous classics, and religious texts, offering a fascinating look at the evolution of bibliographic control. Complete with its original dust jacket, this is an exceptional find for academic historians, specialized library collections, or bibliophiles interested in the foundational mechanics of the modern library.
Item condition: This vintage volume is in good condition. It features the rare original dust jacket, which is currently protected by a clear archival sleeve. The jacket shows some shelf wear, including minor tears at the top and bottom of the spine and light toning. The maroon cloth binding underneath is solid. Internal pages are clean, free of major markings, and show only light natural age-toning. Binding remains tight and square.
