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The English Catalogue—1835 to 1862. An entirely New Work, amalgamating the London and the British Catalogues. [In Preparation.
The English Catalogue of Books published during 1862; with Title, Size, Price, and Publisher's Name. 8vo. 3s. 6d.
Index to the Subjects of Books published in the United Kingdom during the last Twenty Years—1837–1857. One vol. royal 8vo. Morocco, 1l. 6s.Although nominally the Index to the British Catalogue, it is equally so to all general Catalogues of Books during the same period, containing as many as 74,000 references, under subjects, so as to ensure immediate reference to the books on the subject required, each giving title, price, publisher, and date.
Two valuable Appendices are also given—A, containing full lists of all Libraries, Collections, Series, and Miscellanies—and B, a List of Literary Societies, Printing Societies, and their Issues.
The Publishers' Circular, and General Record of British and Foreign Literature; giving a transcript of the title-page of every work published in Great Britain, and every work of interest published abroad, with lists of all the publishing houses.
Published regularly on the 1st and 15th of every Month, and forwarded post free to all parts of the world on payment of 8s. per annum.
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