An edition of The best books (1887)

The best books

a reader's guide to the choice of the best available books (about 100,000) in every department of science, art, and literature, with the dates of the first and last editions, and the prize, size and publisher's name (both English and American) of each book; a contribution towards systematic bibliography

3d ed., (entirely rewritten).
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An edition of The best books (1887)

The best books

a reader's guide to the choice of the best available books (about 100,000) in every department of science, art, and literature, with the dates of the first and last editions, and the prize, size and publisher's name (both English and American) of each book; a contribution towards systematic bibliography

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G.P. Putnam's sons
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The best books: a reader's guide and literary reference book, being a contribution towards systematic bibliography
1969, Gale Research Co.
in English - 3d ed., entirely rewritten. London, G. Routledge, 1910-35.
Cover of: The best books
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Table of Contents

pt. I. Class A, Theology. B, Mythology and folklore. C, Philosophy. 1910.
pt. II. D, Society. E, Geography. 1912.
pt. III. F, History and historical biography. G, Archaeology and historical collaterals. 1923.
pt. IV. H, Natural science. H*, Medicine and surgery. I, Arts and trades. 1926.
pt. V. K, Literature and philology. 1931.
pt. VI. Index, including synopsis of classification, etc., by Frances H.S. Stallybrass. Preface by W.T.S. Stallybrass. List of British publishers, learned societies, etc., by Lawrence H. Dawson. 1935.

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Paged continuously.

Part 2, has no t.-p. Part 5 has cover-title only.

Title-page of part 6 varies slightly: The best books; a reader's guide and literary reference book, being a contribution towards systematic bibliography.

None of the American edition published after part 4. Parts 5 and 6 have imprint: London, G, Routledge and sons, limited, 1931-35.

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OL16548914M

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