Subject-Index of the London Library, St. James Square, London

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C T Hagberg Wright, C J Purnell

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Bibliographies, catalogues, discographies; Library, archive & information management; British & Irish history

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""Subject-Index of the London Library, St. James Square, London"" (Volume 2) is an extensive bibliographical reference work meticulously compiled by C.T. Hagberg Wright and C.J. Purnell. This volume serves as an essential guide to the vast and storied collections of one of the world's leading independent lending libraries, providing an organized and detailed roadmap to a diverse array of literature, historical documents, and scholarly texts. Arranged systematically by subject matter, the index facilitates deep research across a multitude of disciplines, offering a unique snapshot of the intellectual and literary landscape of the early 20th century.

The work stands as a testament to the rigorous standards of library science and cataloguing of its time. It offers researchers, historians, and bibliophiles an invaluable tool for navigating complex archives and exploring thematic connections within the London Library's significant holdings. By categorizing thousands of volumes, Wright and Purnell created a lasting resource that captures the organizational structure of a premier literary institution. This subject index remains a vital historical document for those interested in the history of libraries, the evolution of information retrieval, and the specific contents of the London Library's archive during a pivotal period in British academic and cultural history.

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By: C T Hagberg Wright, C J Purnell
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 57mm
Weight: 1.715kg
ISBN: 9781026018873
ISBN 10: 1026018870
Pages: 1110
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active