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LIBRARY DEPARTMENT

Library Bureau

FOUNDED 1876 INCORPORATED 1888

11. K. Davidson. W. E. Parkki-:,

jst I 'iic-picsiiicnt Treasurer

A HANDBOOK OF LIBRARY FITTINGS AND SUPPLIES

SALESROOMS

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l^rinted by the J'riiitiii^ Utpaitiiunt of Tltc Lilna?'y Biircait, Boston.

PREFACE

Recognizing the growing- interest wliich is being manifested in
library work and the consequent increasing demand for information
regarding purely technical appliances, the Library Rureau has issued
a separate catalog of its library department designed to interest those
establishing public libraries, those actively engaged in library work,
and owners of private libraries seeking for the best aids in making
their libraries easy of reference and generally more serviceable. Much
which has appeared in former catalogs of interest to business houses but
not to library workers has been eliminated.

The new publications to which we call attention will be found of
especial interest ; and all mechanical and labor-saving devices we
believe are the best of their kind yet devised.

Goods will be shipped to any house, institution, or individual of
known responsibility, or on receipt of satisfactory references. As our
constituency is scattered over the entire civilized worid, it is necessary
to adhere strictly to the rule, for goods can not be sent to strangers.
Patrons who have no means ot showing their responsibility, may order
C. O. D., or remit in advance to cover the bill, and any surplus will be
returned with the goods shipped. Remittances should be made in
exchange on Boston, New York, Chicago, or for foreign orders, on
London, or by money order or postal note. Actual cost for collecting
local checks will be charged.

Always give catalog number and date of catalog used, as printed on
its title, to facilitate the prompt and exact filling of orders.

All prices printed in this catalog are net. The discounts for quantity
are indicated in each case and subject to change.

The simplified spellings used, are recommended for general adoption
by the most eminent English scholars now living.

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To public and private libraries

Up to 1876 no business had been organized witii the definite purpose
of supplying libraries with all needed appliances for administration, or
in any way to consider their wants, aside from the attention, based on
immediate profits, which they might receive from more or less enter-
prising booksellers and stationers. This was all the field seemed to
justify from a business point of view. J^Y-w libraries used the same
standards, or accomplished a given result by the same method. This
diversity of practice made co-operation well nigh impossible among
older libraries, and compelled those just starting to select from existing
methods or to originate new ones with inexperience for guidance, each
library administration representing the judgment and personal equation
of its promoters.

In 1876 the American Library Association was formed for the pur-
pose of focalizing the experience of its members, to discuss and recom-
mend the best methods and devices for administration. Its work is
well known and far reaching.

Leading members of the Association have given their time and ser-
vices in a most generous way to the solution of important questions.
A co-operation committee was formed at the start for the purpose of
gathering models and suggestions of new devices and working out for
each necessity the very best method or appliance. In this way the
essential appliances now used by libraries in America were evolved,
though now greatly improved by the years of study given them by the
Bureau. It soon became apparent that but a small part of the difficul-
ties were overcome by this co-operative selection ; that some one must
undertake the supply of the articles recommended, not only to save the
excessive cost and great extra trouble and loss of time of each library
making separately, but to give constant study to perfecting every detail
and to reduction of prices where practicable. To the ordinary business
mind the idea that a self supporting business could be developed in this
field seemed Utopian; there seemed no "thoroughfare" for him who
should invest capital, or what is of greater value, time, in such a venture.

But the indefatigable secretary of the associated librarians felt that
such a business would be absolutely essential to the proper development
of a new library movement, and so personally assumed the risk of manu-
facturing and carrying in stock all supplies, not obtainable elsewhere,
recommended by this committee, carrying on the work for years not
only without compensation, but at actual loss to himself. From this
small beginning came the Library Bureau.

Gradually was laid the foundation of an organization that has
been the most active and important agency in furthering the work of

the Association, rendering guidance and assistance to every library
asking it, l)y its labors and liberal expenditures, where no one else was
willing to invest, till careful observers have been forced to give credit
for much of the modern library progress to the activities set in motion
and kept at work by the Library Bureau.

On this foundation the Bureau of to-day with its several departments
thoroughly organized and presided over by experts, has been built up.
It has its offices and salesrooms in Boston, New York, Philadelphia,
Washington, D. C, Chicago, St. Louis, London, and Paris, and a score
of trained representatives visiting libraries and the growing commercial
constituency.

Library Departments.

Consultation department. To give expert advice as to devel-
oping interest, raising funds, location, building, fixtures, heating, light-
ing, ventilation, care, selecting and buying books, binding, cataloging,
indexing, classification, circulation, rules, help, and all the details of
organization and administration, so as to secure the best results at the
lowest cost, profiting by the experiments and experience of the rest of
the library world.

Eini)loynient department. This department was organized by
the Library Bureau in response to a continually expressed desire for a
central bureau, or registry, where the names, addresses, and qualifica-
tions of librarians and assistants, desirous of obtaining suitable posi-
tions, could be recorded, and kept on file, for the convenience of library
trustees and others requiring such services.

It is the aim of the Bureau to put into each position the most
competent person to be had for the money offered, and also to find for
the librarian, or assistant, the best position he, or she, is competent to
fill.

The Bureau undertakes this record without fee or charge of any
kind, and will do everything possible to mutually accommodate appli-
cants.

Information will at once be sent to suitable applicants of any
vacancies there may be, but no further obligation will be assumed by
the Bureau.

Catalog department. Many libraries, as a result of increased
knowledge among library trustees of better library methods and the
enhanced usefulness of a library properly classified and cataloged, are
reorganizing and bringing their administration in accord with advanced
library thought. The Bureau untlertakes contracts for organizing new
libraries or reorganizing old ones, in accordance with the latest devel-
opments of library science, taking full charge of such work, or it will
send from its corps of experts those thoroughly competent to act in the
employ of the trustees.

Publication clepartinent. To publish manuals for administra-
tion, indexes, and tables of classification, subject headin<^s for shelves
and catalogs, guides, labels, and various needed helps, practicable only
through a co-operative agency.

Furniture -department. To take the library building from the
general contractor, its exterior complete, its interior walls and floors
and partitions done, and equip it with all other fixed and movable
furniture of iron or steel or wood, including the stack department and
stack floors complete.

Supplies department. To furnish, of better models, materials,
and workmanship, at less cost than otherwise obtainable, all articles
recommended by the Library Association and Library School, and to
equip libraries, from smallest to largest, with the best known devices
for cheap, convenient, and efificient use and administration. It is its
purpose to supply the best for each use, and, if selection is left to the
Bureau, the benefit of its unequaled experience and facilities is secured.

Except books and periodicals, these supplies include everything
needed in the best equipped public or private library, covering the
whole field as if there were no other source of supplies.

Many away from large cities, or not knowing where to go, or what
prices to pay, waste much time in getting an unsatisfactory article, and
often pay more than the best would cost, if bought with our facilities.
To accommodate libraries and librarians, we allow anything wanted to
be ordered through us, the cost never being more (it is often less) than
if bought directly.

The Bureau aims to make itself indispensable to the libraries, and to
prove to them by experience that the most convenient, cheap, and sat-
isfactory course when anything is wanted is to come or write at once
toit.

13. Decimal Classification ainl Kelativ Index. For

arranging, cataloging, and indexing public and private libraries, and for
pamflets, clippings, notes, scrap books, index rerums, etc. By Melvil
Dewey, Director New York State Library and Library School; Ex-
Pres. American Library Association. Published by the Library Bureau.

Adopted by the Institut intcrnationalc bibliograpJiiqm\ September,
1895, as its official classification for use in the various countries and
now being translated into the leading luiropean languages.

Brief description. All known subjects are grouped into 10
classes numbered with the digits, 0-9 ; e. g. 5 is Science. Each class
is treated as a separate library and divided into ten divisions numbered
likewise ; e. g. 5 1 is Mathematics. liach division has ten sections ;
e. g. 513 is Geometry. Many of these sections are further divided so
that the minutest topic may have a specific number, all after the first
three figures being arranged as decimals. Thus 331.89 is Strikes, or
to give the meaning of each figure in order (as w^ould be seen at a
glance in the book) — Sociology ; Political Economy ; Capital, Labor,
and Wages ; Laboring Classes ; Strikes. All subjects in the tables
are arranged in simj^le arithmetical order, and the alfabetic Index
enables a novice to assign the minutest topic to its exact place in the
classification or to find readily anything previously assigned b}' the
quickest and cheapest method yet discovered. Full directions are
given for applying this .system to its manifold uses and also for varia-
tions to meet special cases.

This scheme, first printed in 1876 in 40 pages, had looo heads in
the Tables and the largest Subject Index then printed. The latest
edition has many subjects divided a hundredfold more minutely ; the
Index has 20,000 headings. Ample space is given for ms. notes in
the tables. It is equally adapted to the largest public or smallest
])rivate collection, to books, on shelves, pamflets in cases, clippings
in scrap books, cards in catalogs, notes in boxes and trays, etc.
Wherever compared for econom\- and ease of adoption and use, it
is chosen above all others. No person interested in libraries can
afford not to investigate this system now adopted more widely than
any half dozen others.

Price postpaid, l-'ifth edition, 1894. Half turkey, gilt top, A. L. A.
binding, $5.00. P\ill flexible Persian morocco, red edges, i^5.oo.

13a. Abridg^ed Decimal Classification and Relativ Index
is made in answer to a demand for a shorter form for small and
slowly growing libraries. These short (three figure) forms can
be changed to the full class numbers at any time without other
alteration than adding extra figures from the unahiidged tables.

Price postpaid. Cloth, $1.50.

13b. Cutter's Expansive classification. A logical, practical
classification for books. Devised by C. A. Cutter, Librarian of the
Forbes Library, Northampton, Massaclnisetts.. This work is not yet
completed, but to all subscribers of $5.00 the sheets of each part are
sent as issued from the press.

Brief description. It consists of seven tables of classification of
progressive fulness, designed to meet the needs of a library at its suc-
cessive stages of growth. The first table has few classes and no sub-
divisions. It is meant for a very small collection of books. The
second has more classes and some subdivisions, but retains all the old
classes with their previous marks. This is intended for the small
collection when it has swelled so much that it must be broken up into
more parts. Books which are put into the new classes must, of course,
have new marks; but those in the old ones remain as they are: their
marks need no change. In this way the number of the classes and
subclasses is gradually increased, and yet in each transition from the
simpler to the more complex scheme the old notation is preserved; so
that there is only the absolutely necessary amount of alteration.
Passing through the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth, it comes finally to
the seventh, which is full and minute with a capacity of increase to the
tenth power, for there might be an eighth and a ninth table if need be.
From this adaptation to growth comes the name expansive.

Notation. The first feature of the notation is not original, the
second is. The first is the use of the letters of the alphabet to mark
the classes, and of a second letter for the subdivisions, and a third for
their subdivision. The second feature, which is original, is the use of
figures to mark countries, and letters for all other subjects.

Part I contains the first Six classifications complete, with title page
and index. Price, in sheets, $1.00.

Part 2 is not yet completed. It consists of the Seventh classification
in full, with complete indexes to each class.

The following classes are published and may be had in sheets
separately: Price, Si. 00 each.

Philosophy, Religion, History, Medicine, Local list.

Social science-s, issued up to the second sheet, will shortly be com-
pleted. Natural sciences. Arts, Fine arts, Language and literature,
Book arts, and the General index are not yet published.

Price of complete work, S5.00.

To libraries actually engaged in classifying by this method a second
copy will be supplied gratis.

13a. Card Catalog Rules. Library School Rules for author and
classed catalogs, with 52 fac-similes of sample cards, 5th edition {1894),
edited by Melvil Dewey, Director of New York State Library and
Library School, ex-President American Library Association, with bibli-
ography of catalog rules by Mary Salome Cutler, instructor in cataloging
in the Library School. Published by Library Bureau.

These rules were very carefully made up from the A. L. A. Code
seven years ago. Since then they have been in daily use in the Columbia
Library training classes, and the 5 years in the Library School. For
over 3 years they have been in type, subject to constant criticism
and suggestion from those needing their help, and hundreds of minor
changes in wording and illustration have been made in the effort to
make them as perfectly as possible an invaluable guide to catalogers.

The graphic illustrations form the most important feature. Fifty-two
fac-simile cards were found necessary to fully illustrate all the points.
These include all details : the names, titles, imprint, capitals, spacing,
indention, reference and call numbers. They are printed twice in
order to show the red down lines in proper position, and blue ink is
indicated by special type. Beside these it has such marginal
explanations, amplifications and variations from previous rules, as
have good authority; variations being printed in italics, the others
in roman types. Nothing so complete has been made before.

Library School Accession Rules. [See 31a.] The basis of
these rules was first written by the Sec. of the A. L. A. for Library
Journal, vol. i, p. 315, with the description of the Standard Accession
Book, which was (1877) adopted by the Cooperation Committee of the
A. L. A. They were later revised and used in the preface to this Acces-
sion Book. They are now reprinted with additions, and such modifica-
tions as use has proved wise, and the frequent adoption of the
Condensed Accession Book made necessary. A sample page, written
in the library hand, illustrates every rule, and is invaluable to the
cataloger. Price in pamflet form. 50c.

Library School Shelf List Rules. [See 3ii.] The outgrowth
of 15 years' use of the L. B. shelf sheets, and of 8 years' experience in
teaching shelf listing in the School, they cover the constant questions
that arise, and are fully illustrated by sample pages, showing method of
filling out both, the 20 \ 25 cm, and the newer, 10x25 cm forms.

All are printed on finest paper 25x17.'^ cm, allowing margin for
side notes. The regular edition for the use of catalogers is inter-
leaved with Imen paper to admit of individual additions.

Card Rules, Accession Rules, and Shelf List Rules, bound together,
postpaid, in paper covers, $1.00; in cloth, $1.25 ; in 3/2 genuine turkey
morocco, $2.00; in full flexible persian morocco, interleaved, cataloger's
edition, $2.50.

13al. Abi-i<lj»c'(l Library School Kiilcs — Siinplifled ctli-
tioii compiled for the benefit of libraries not rctjuirin<;- such elaborate
bibliographical records as are provided for in the complete edition. It
differs from the original edition, in being more explicit, with fullei notes,
simpler statements, and clearer definitions ; also in omitting the rules
for minute bibliographical records.

This edition contains in addition. Rules for book numbers, capitali=
zation, punctuation, and library handwriting.

These rules are equally applicable to tlictionary and classed catalogs.
Sample cards are given illustrating both forms.

This edition is specially suitable for small public and other libraries.

1899. Price in cloth, $1.25 ; Price in paper (^issued as No. 16, Vol. 4,
"Library Notes,") $1.00.

13b. Cutter's Decimal author table. A scheme giving to
each work its own exclusive book number, so contrived that the books
stand on the shelves alfabeted by authors under each subject. With
the relative location, now so largely adopted by libraries, this system
makes indefinite intercalation of books possible in a very simple
manner. It not only brings all of an author's works upon one subject
together upon the shelves, but allows of arranging still closer by dates
or by alfabeting under title, as desired. Devised by C. A. Cutter,
Librarian of the Forbes Library, Northampton, it has grown from its
use in one library to a wide adoption in others, as a satisfactory solu-
tion of one of the problems of close classification. Full explanatory
circular mailed on application The Tables are mounted on boards,
strongly hinged together, and fold into compact form. Price, postpaid,
mounted. $1.25.

13c, Cutter's alfabetic orcler table. Made by Miss Kate E.
Sanborn on the same jirinciple as 13b, but 3 figures instead of 2 are
used with the initial letter. It is intended for libraries that have large
classes to be arranged in alfabetic order. 2 vols. Price, postpaid, $2.50.
Sold separately, — vowels and S. $1.00; Consonants, except S, $1.50,

131. List of subject headings for use in dictionary
catalog's, prepared by a committee of the American Library Associa-
tion, second edition, revised. Published for the American Library Asso-
ciation Publishing Section by the Library Bureau, 1S98. 6 -|- 206 p. O.

There has been nothing more puzzling to the novice in cataloging
than the variations of subject headings in the various catalogs. This
List of subject headings furnishes a professional tool which has been
found most helpful. The headings used in the best dictionary catalogs
have been carefully compared and the headings considered preferable
have been adopted by the committee for this list. Price, cloth, $2.00.

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13e. Eclectic card catalog rules. Author and title entries based
on Dziatzko's " Instruction " compared with the rules of the Brit-
ish Museum, Cutter, Dewey, Perkins, and other authorities ; with
appendix containing a list of Oriental titles of honor and occupa-
tions ; by Klas August Linderfelt, ex-Librarian of the Milwaukee
Public Library. Boston, Charles A. Cutter, 1890. 8+104 p. O.
"Prof. Dziatzko's work," says Mr. Linderfelt, "is a marvel of ingen-
ious condensation, lucidity, and completeness. It would have been
impossible to evolve out of mere theoretical reasoning such an array of
minute directions as to the manner of proceeding in the innumerable
variations and peculiarities of book making, which are the result of the
vagaries of authors, publishers, and printers of the last 450 years, and
now contribute their share toward making the life of the- conscientious
cataloger a burden. On the contrary, Prof. Dziatzko's rules arc the
outgrowth of the actual passing through his own hands of every one of
340,000 cards and the 330,000 books and pamphlets which they recorded ;
and the examples he cites are actual existing facts."

Taking this as a foundation, Mr. Linderfelt has prepared a manual
suited to the needs and habits of the American cataloger, who, in many
respects, has very different ideas from his German cousin, and has made
it in a way an epitome of all rules by his references to other codifiers.
The book is excellently printed and well indexed. Its price is : —

paper covers ^^1.25

cloth boards 1.50

half goat, A. L. A. style (very substantial) . . . 2.00

flexible Persian morocco, interleaved 2.50

Orders may be addressed to Library Bureau.
15a. Library Notes. A journal of improved methods in which
is given a valuable record of the results of the studies and experiments
conducted in the Library School, Allxmy, N.Y.

A feature of this work is "literary methods and ]al)t)r-savers." de-
voted to |)ractica], helpful rules, notes, and hints for cverv reader and
writer who would accomplish the most possible with his time and
strength.

Back volumes. Every one connected with or interested in library
work, not possessing these handbooks, should secure them if possible.
I hev are alreadv \'erv scarce. With the increasing number of new
libraries that must lia\e tliese volumes, tlie\- will soon be unobtainable.
Prices. Vol. i, bound in cloth, S2. 50; in J^ turkey morocco, A. L. A.
binding, ^^3.00, Vols. 2 and 3 are paged and indexed as one volume.
The 2 vols, bound into one book, in cloth, $2.50; in |_> turkey
morocco. S3. 00. Vol. 4, cloth, S2.50 ; '2 turke\- morocco, )i>3.oo.

15b. Library Journal. The most important and economical
investment for a library, new or old, is a set of the first five vols, of this
official publication of the Library Associations of America and the
United Kingdom.

HhQ Jo/irnal vf2i<, founded in 1876, at the Centennial, as a means of
recording the results of the extended studies and experiments in all the
best managed libraries, large and small, thruout the world. Com-
mittees of those librarians best fitted for the work, for the first five
years worked faithfully collecting the results of experiment and experi-
ence, and from careful comparison recommended the best for the
various uses of large and small libraries. Thus this set of books
answers authoritatively a great portion of the thousands of questions
that arise constantly in every library. It really contains more on these
subjects than all the rest of the language together, and is simply indis-
pensable in any library wishing the best and cheapest methods.
Tho the cost has deterred some very poor libraries, a single sugges-
tion has repeatedly saved directly many times their cost. The set
comprises the best results of the labors for five years of the best
living authorities on library subjects, who considered, not alone the
questions which arose during that time, but for the purpose of aiding
other libraries deliberately reviewed other questions likely to arise.

This indispensable work is out of print; and, as no plates were made
and its extent and cost make reprinting impossible, it will soon be
unobtainable. We have a few sets in perfect order, with indexes, titles,
and plates, and offer the set of five vols., lacking No. i of vol. 2, for
$50.00 unbound. The best regular A. L. A. 1-2 Turkey morocco bind-
ind costs $1.25 per vol. extra. As so many of the new libraries must
have this set at some price, and the supply is so nearly exhausted, no
better investment in books can be made than to buy and hold for the
certain increase in price, to say nothing of the great service they will
render an active library. We have some extra copies of vols. 4 and 5,
which contain the most valuable matter in the set. These can be had
separately at $6.00 for vol. 4, and $5.00 for vol. 5, till the extra copies
are taken. Vols, i, 2, and 3 will not be sold outside the set.

Subscription to current volume, $5.00. Subscribers receive with
current issue the Literary Neivs as a supplement, but not with back
volumes.

15c. Public Libraries. A monthly journal si)ecially devoted
to the needs and interests of small libraries, is no less valuable to all
those directly or indirectly connected with the library world in all its
aspects. The many letters of inquiry concerning small details and
elementary principles of library work which the larger libraries receive
from the smaller ones, brought to the notice of those interested in the
advancement of libraries, the need of a publication to give special
attention to the more common details and trials of the small and new
public libraries. The idea seemed to be spontaneous in many quarters,
that a magazine of this kind, at a price within the means of all, would
be of great assistance to a large number of earnest inquirers.

Puiujc LiHRAKiKS was Started in 1896 to meet this need. It deals
with all phases of library work in a concise, simple way, giving the best
aid to those who need it. There is also a large variety of items of
news, such as encourage and inspire small, as well as large, libraries to
put forth their best efforts to accomplish something of value to the
library world.

The editors, keeping in mind the natural connection between schools
and libraries, have made special efforts to collect items of interest to
principals and teachers of public schools, as well as to those connected
with university and college libraries.

Pur.Lic LiiJRARiES was designed to supplement rather than take the
place of the Library Journal and other library publications. Its care-
ful reports of matters of interest to members of the American Library
Association and of the meetings of the various State associations and
library clubs have recommended it to the attention of library workers
everywhere: — while the attention given to the elementary, but no less
important details of library work makes it suggestive to all and invalu-
able to less experienced workers. No effort is spared in carrying out
the object of this periodical, which is to promote the principles of the
A. L. A., " the best reading for the largest number at the least cost "' —
forward the interests of State library associations in every possible
way — keep librarians of small libraries in touch with the work going
on in large ones, and to encourage the founding of new libraries and
building up of those already established.

Published monthly, except in the months of August and September,
by Library Bureau, 215 Madison St., Chicago, — subscription price for
the volume of ten numbers, $1.00 a year. P'ive subscriptions are sent
on one order for $4.00. A single number costs 20 cents.

A few of the earlier volumes may yet be had at $3.00 each.

Woodwork department. The Library Bureau owns two wood-
working factories, giving employment to i 50 men and upwards. One
factory is situated in Boston and the other in Chicago. In these on]\'
the most skilled workmen are employed and the products are of the
highest standard.

The Bureau has no facilities for doing low grade or cheap work.
We use large quantities of lumber, and, therefore, obtain it at the
lowest rates. We are equipped with the latest and best machinery,
some of it being our own invention, which, with our skilled labor,
gives us every facility for doing first-class work at moderate prices.
Particular attention is paid to the mechanical points of construction,
and the greatest care is taken to obtain the most durable result, with
the handsomest appearance.

This involves many details which are not at iirst apparent, but
appear in the finish and permanence of the work.

In our draughting room the problems of construction are carefully
considered. Special designs are made, as well as "lay-outs " of librar\-
rooms. Our wide experience in fitting up libraries and oiifices has
given our staff the necessary technical tiaining to secure the best
results. All of this expert experience is offered to our customers.

We shall be pleased to estimate on architect's drawings for stacks,
bookcases, bulletin boards, delivery counters, revolving map and photo-
graph screens, newspaper and periodical racks, wardrobes, tables,
chairs, children's reading-room furniture, and other articles which may
be needed in fitting up a library, or we can furnish full lay-outs and
special designs for the work.

Our development has been equally great in fitting up banks, offices,
and stores. Some of the finest work in the country has been done by
the Library Bureau, and it is generally conceded that our work, in
any building in wdiich we have executed contracts, is the best in the
buildins;.

We shall be pleased to suggest to those interested in new librar}'
buildings the best and most efficient arrangement of interiors, fittings
and furniture to secure the most economical administration and artistic
effect.

We solicit correspondence with architects and library trustees, as-
suring them of the expert knowledge of technical detail derived from
years of experience.

The following illustrations show some of the specialities in library
fittings designed and carried out by the Library Bureau.

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Miwteiiin F limit lire. The Library Bureau for several year* has-
made a study of special furniture, one branch of which haa been devoted;
to museum furniture.

We have fitted many of the leading museums with specimen cases^
tables, cabinets, photo«Taph cases, etc., — equal in every respect toovar
library furniture.

Hspecial attention is given to the selection of wood;, giasfy-^ and hard-
ware ; (jur cases are dust proof, and have interchangeable draweni, which
are very convenient, and save space.

The library architects appreciate our work, and quite often specify
Libraiy Bureau furniture

Complete information, designs, and estimates wiH be given out
application.

Following are a few cuts which illustrate the work in this department.

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Library Bureau patent steel stack. The Library Hureau steel
stack represents the experience of the best e.\i)erts, combined with
the practical experieiice and artistic skill and ingenuity of the finest
ornamental metal-workers in the country. The three essentials for a
stack are :

1. Absolute adjustability of shelving: each shelf should be capable
of independent remoxal.

2. An indestructible rigid construction which should furnish struc-
tural support for two, three, four, or more, storied stacks, and at the
same time present a compact and graceful appearance for a single
hight, often required in a reference or reading room.

3. The least possible obstruction to light and the greatest possible
amount of ventilation.

These requirements have, after years of experiment, been achieved
in the L. B. diamond frame steel stack, which has been more widely
adopted than any other form.

It consists simply of single steel uprights placed at regular distances
apart, reinforced to carry any required load, and tied together in regular
building construction ; and brackets adjustably but rigidly attached
to the uprights, with shelves neatly fitted to, and supported thereon.
This construction does away with unnecessary ends and intermediate
divisions which obstruct tlie light and prevent ventilation, both equally
essential to the preservation of the books. Where it is planned to add
future floors and stacks to a library the original stack is built strong-
enough to carry any required weight ; the added expense of such con-
struction is slight, and future floors can be erected without moving the
books or changing the arrangement in any particular. This construc-
tion is adapted to carry gas and electric conduits in the most satisfactory
way for lighting the aisles between the stacks and throwing sufficient
illumination on the book shelves. Aisles between the stacks should
be 3 feet wide if possible, and never less than 30 Jnches. For stacks
of two or more stories we construct light ornamental iron stairways ;
the treads being made either of iron, marble, or glass. A straight
stairway is usually best and least expensive, but in some libraiies spiral
staircases can be erected to greater advantage.

The L. 11 steel stack floors can be placed close together without
inconvenience or loss of light ; the patented steel and glass floor is easily
kept clean and is more durable than any other. Not an inch of vertical
space is lost.

Double stacks as shown in illustrations on pages 33-36. are generally
used in library stack rooms as being most commodious anil convenient.

Where these are set up the iipriglits have clamp strijxs on both sides
and the shelves face both ways. This stack, unlike man}' others, })re-
sents no projections (jr rough edgi-s to injure the books, and every detail
has been the result of careful studv to secure the best result. The
steel uprights or standards are made 7 feet 6 inches high to allow
for eight shelves in each section, tliey have ornamented cap and base
as shown in illustration on page 32, and are provided with clamping-
bars on each side to carry a double series of the cast-iron brackets

which are neatly cast,
carefully finished, and
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bronze lug having a case-
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the lug, which is made of bronze to avoitl corrosion, allows of the re-
moval of the bracket from the ui)right so that entire shelves can be
removed from, or added to, the stack at will.

The brackets are capable of unlimited ornamentation in design and
are finished in Bovver-barff, bronze plating, graphite paint, and enamel
in various colors. The\' are rigitll\' yet adjustabh' hxed to the u[)-
rights.

The shelves are interchangeable and independentlv removable, and
neither the shelf nor its contents need be removed for the purpose of
raising or lowering. Ivicli shelf biacket is minuteh" adjustable from
the front of the shelf and can be operated b\' an\' one, no skilled
mechanical knowledge being required.

The shelves slide into a groove cast in the bi"acket side, tluis pre-
venting the cover ot a book liom catching between the end of the shelf
and bracket ; they are grooved on the front edge to hold shelf labels,
and are made of wood, 3 feet long ami S inches or 12 inches wide.

All shelves in a stack should be uniform in length to admit of ]-ead\-
interchange and to allow a standard shelf full in moving books. Wider
and roller shelves can be provided for large folios or heav\' xolumes.
Steel shelves can be fitted if re(|uired. but they are not recomment-ied ;

as steel, bcinp^ a conductor of licat, is apt to warp and damaL;c books in
case of lire, ]uui'c tliau would he the case wilii llie L. Ix nictal-sheathcd
shcl\-es, which arc absolute non-conductors, and therefore fire-proof.

Wall stacks carrvin"- brackets and shelves on one side only are held
in place ai;ainst the wall b\- hooks passing- over the tie-rod and attaching;'
to the wall. All parts are interchangeable, and can l)e made for wall
or floor use, the uprights being held in absolute position antl relation
to each other b\' means of four long steel tie-rods passing through steel
pipe washers placed between the ui)rights, while long washers of uni-
form length exactly fix the spacing of the uprights. Lateral rigidity
is secured b\' four adjustable sway-rods, diagonally placed from point
to point in the diamond frame, which are fixed in place by a single

compression-screw capable of regulation by hand without tools of any
kind.

Skill and experience of the highest standard are represented in every
detail of tliis stack. The fact that it has been adopted by over lOO
libraries proves its practical value.

No librarv requiring shelving can afford to decide before seeing and
considering the Librarv Bureau stack-^. Designs and estimates, or
lav-outs, for this and other forms ol L. B. i)atented stacks or shelving
furnished on application.

Outside pilaster end of upright.

Library Bureau patented steel stack, showing lighting device

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31a. L. B. Book Truck. One of the most useful devices ever

made for an active library. Will save its cost each year in books and
time. The Truck is lOO cm (40 in.) long, 100 cm (40 m.) high, and
35 cm (14 in.) wide. The shelves hold two rows each, or six full
shelves of books; i. e. nearly as much as an entire book-case. Ail
these are in position to examine and handle while sitting, — a great
gain when checking bills, cataloging, etc., as it saves bending over
tables or repeated handlings.

The special Library Bureau Wheels made by us for these Trucks
are very heavy, large, and covered with rubber, so that the entire load
may be moved with the greatest ease and noiselessly. The peculiar
adjustment of these wheels allows a rotary motion, so that the loaded
Truck is a revolving book-case of the most convenient kind, and enables
the Truck to follow narrow aisles and make sharp turns impossible to
any other form ; while the rubber shields on the sides make injuring of
woodwork impossible. These various features make the Truck indis
pensable.

The books when taken from the box or package arc placed on the
Truck, which is rolled from one desk ur department to another, till

bills are checked, all the various records and catalogs written up, plates,
labels, and numbers put in, etc., etc., and the books reach their perma-
nent shelves. In all moving, cleaning, and re-arranging, the Trucks
are in constant use, as well as in returning books to shelves from the
Loan Desk. The books as returned are set on their proper Truck
shelf; and when the Truck is filled a boy rolls it around the aisles and
through the alcoves, and replaces the books, which in all this work
stand on firm shelves uninjured, while without the Truck they are
carried in armfuls, bindings are scratched and wrenched, threads
broken, and the books seriously injured. For these heavy loads and
constant use we find the very best material and workmanship none too
good. The Trucks are of polished, quartered oak, strongly braced, the
sides covered with rubber to protect from injuring furniture, and the
wheels are fitted with great nicety and perfection, to secure easy,
noiseless working and the ability to run the truck around corners
and in narrow aisles.

21a. L. B. Book Truck, 4-inch heavy rubber wheels $25.00
21b. Book Truck. Besides the standard L. B. above, we make
one of a lower grade and of the same size, but fitted with smaller wheels,
and not entirely noiseless. These are satisfactory in many cases,
though not as well finished or as easy running. There is less rubber
mounting, but sufficient to keep the truck from marring fine finish,
with reasonable care. Made in ash only. Price . . S 15.00.

21e. L. B. Book Tray. For the same purposes as the
L. B. Trucks, but holding only one eighth as many books. Like the
Trucks these are of polished, quartered oak with rubber mounting, to
"uard against noise or scratching of tables when set down. Handles
at the end make them convenient for moving about, and broad, adjust-
able carrying straps with spring attachments allow the entire tray-load
to be suspended from the shoulders, so that both hands are free for
handling books. Care is taken in the construction to get the best
size, balance, etc. These Trays are used wherever several books
are to be carried about ; e. g., a cataloger takes a half shelf of books on
a Tray and sets it on her table. Each book is replaced as fast as
cataloged, and the entire Tray-full is carried from one table or depart-
ment to the next, and finally to the shelf again, saving the injury from
careless handling. Like the L. B. Book Truck, the Tray saves much
time, protects the books, and is of great convenience and utility.
Those who have used them find them indispensable.
2ie. L. B. Book Tray of polished, quartered oak, rub-
ber mounted, complete with straps for carrying from
the shoulders ........ $4.50

2 If. Same, without straps .•«... 3.00

Card Catalog

" It is hardly necessary in 1887 to say that every library should
have a card catalog instead of any of the various clumsy substitutes,
for its enormous advantages over the other systems have been almost
universally acknowledged and it hardly seems credible that any one
familiar with the library world would e\'en raise the questi<ui as to
whether the card catalog was the best form for the official library
record by authors and subjects. . . . While there is wide difference
of opinion as to the best form of catalog to supply to the public, all
agree that an author index on cards kept up to date is a necessity of
safe administration, to guard against buying duplicates and chiefly to
answer most directly and quickly the constant question — is such a
book in the library ? " — Lib. Notes, vo/. I.

The Card Catalog is a series of cards properly ruled for their
special use, of exactly the same size, and standing on the edge in
drawers, boxes, or trays. They may be arranged on any plan, alfa-
betically by subjects or titles, or by numbers or dates. Blocks, guides,
cards, devices to prevent drawers from spilling or cards from being mis-
placed, locks, and label-holders and various other ingenious and almost
essential accessories are now used by all who know of them. The great
feature which has caused librarians the world over to count the card
catalog as the greatest library invention, is the ease of keeping it up to
date and in perfect order. A new card can be put into place anywhere
at any time. A single reference takes the place of search thru pages
of Mss. It never becomes out of date or useless. Anything can be
removed, if wished, by simply lifting out its card. The guards allow
cards to be added or withdrawn by the proper person with the greatest
ease, but prevent others from removing or confusing their order. The
cards, being cut by special machinery to an exact size, are turned thru
the fingers with great rapidity in looking up any matter, and the
guides enable one to open very near the exact place at sight, and every
card has the name, number, or subject by which it is arranged written
on the upper edge. From an author's catalog it has spread to an
almost infinite application. Every list, record, index, etc., that is in a
state of growth can be thus kept with great saving of labor. Business
houses find it invaluable for lists of goods, customers, discounts, and
the 1,000 growing records of commerce. Science adopts it even more
widely, and its use is spreading with growing rapidity. Each item
being on a separate card, the whole may be rearranged over and over
by simply shuffling into the new order. There is no copying nor
waste of labor. Its enormous advantages once learned from use of a
perfect outfit, it is sure to be applied to new uses.

Tray cases. (Nos. 220! 2 to 22d 96.) These have been devised to
fill two requirements. The smaller tray outfits furnish a more portable
and convenient form than drawers afford for an index of a few thou-
sand references, and the larger outfits meet the demands of large libra-
ries for a form of card catalog requiring less floor space than the L B
cases. Tray cases can be built against the wall, and the full space
from the floor to the highest point within arm's reach utilized.

The trays are removable and can easily be handled, each tray being
only one half the width of an L B drawer and two thirds the length,
holding a single row of cards. The catalog is thus divided into small
sections enabling more persons to consult it at any one time, a ver}'
important advantage in libraries. Small tray cases are sold by the
thousand ; while the larger tray outfits have been adopted in place of
drawers at the Boston Athenaeum, St. Louis public, McGill college,
Princeton college, New York State, and other large libraries, and have
been found the most satisfactory plan for storing a large catalog.

The 12, 15, and 20 tray cases are made flush ends and top, so
libraries may buy sections as they require and build up. The others
have finished mouldings. All are handsomely paneled, and are finely
finished.

Beside the case for holdinc^ the cards, the following interior fittinofs
are required to secure the best results: —

Blocks. These are triangular blocks at each end of each row of
cards, giving them the proper angle for easiest reference. The front
block is glued in place to prevent sliding in opening and shutting the
drawer, the rear one is adjustable and can be fixed at anv point. This
enables the user to shorten the card space in each drawer so as to fit
any number of cards and approximately assign space of a full case, as
it will ultimately be filled. Four blocks are required to each drawer,
or two to each tray.

Guides

Next in importance to having the cards legibly written and arranged
in strict order, is the insertion of frequent and legible guides. These
mark location closely, and enable the users to turn instantly to any
desired name, topic, or number in the card index. With the outside
of the drawer labeled to indicate limits of each section, one goes to the
case, however large, and "runs down" the reference desired at sight.
The guides point both ways, and if used witli proper frequency reduce
the handlmg of the cards to a few tun-iinL;s. Where the catalog or
index is much consulted, guides should be used with great freedom ;
one is not likelv to err on the side of having too manv.

Bristol guides are from specially prepared bristol board made of
linen to secure the greatest durability, cut so as to allow an upright
projection above the cards of one fifth, one third, or one half length,
according to the space needed for title. This projection is one half
cm. wide, and so cut that in the series of two, three, or five guides
standing in sequence, one does not obstruct the reading of the other.
The bristol guides have largely taken the place of all other forms
because of cheapness, ease of writing, and cleanliness.

24fl. Bristol guides. Size for No. 32 cards. Cut in half,
third, and fifth lengths. Made in white, salmon, buff, and blue.
$5.00 per 1000.

24:f2. Bristol g'uides. Same as 24fi, only to fit No. y^^ cards.
$6.00 per 1000.

Printed guides. To obtain the most legible guides possible we
have invented machinery which enables us to print any series of head-
ings in clear type at very little more cost than writing in longhand or
on the typewriter. The gain in distinctness is great.

For one coj)y of any special series to order the charge is 2c. per

guide for printing ; each additional impression 50c. per 100. Copy of
headings should be sent in strict alfabetic order. Samples, printed
or plain, sent on application.

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24f 5. A to Z guides. Size for 33 cards. Price 25c.

24 fO. 3Ioiitli g'uides. Names of the months. Size for 33
cards. Made in buff and blue. Price per set, 15c.

24f 8. Week guides. Names of the days of the week. Size for
33 cards. Made in buff. Price per set, loc.

24flO. Day guides. Numbered i to 31. Price per set, 30c.

;<J4fl2. State guides. Names of the states and territories.
Size for t^t, cards. Made in buff. Price per set, 50c.

Patoiit lock-guard rods. A steel rod with brass knob or
thumb-screw is j)assed from the front or face of the drawer through
the cards, which are properly ]:)unchL'd for that purpose. A simple
mechanism, which is hidden by the brass escutcheon on the drawer
front, locks the rod in place. It is unlocked by a few turns of the
hand, and can be removed instantly if desired. These obviate the
possibility of cards being taken out or misplaced by the careless or
mischievous, as well as prevent cards from "jumping" when the
drawer is closed quickly.

Label-holders on the drawer front, made of solid bronze and
very handsome, to frame safely cards which indicate the limits of each
section.

Prices: fitting labels 2 x 5 cm. and 2 x jyi cm., 15c. each; 5 x 7>4
cm.. 20c. each.

Printed labels for insertion in label-holders accompany each
complete outfit. These assign space in drawers, and serve as guides in
consulting or placing cards in the index.

Patent locking attachment. In many instances there is a
necessity for locking the card index outfit from the curious, careless, or
mischievous, to guard valuable or confidential lists from being tampered
with. The patent L B attachment is effective, takes no space from
the capacity of the drawer and does not increase the size of the case.
It is an ingenious device by which every drawer is locked automatically.
It is only applied to cases when so ordered, and costs 50 cents per
drawer additional.

Cards

It is of the utmost importance that these be accurately cut, and in
every respect as perfect as experience and ingenuity can make them.
The Bureau has at large expense fitted up machinery for producing
perfect cards of every grade.

Its cards will be found to have a true edge on both sides, headlines
and margins of uniform width, and every card exact in hight, thus
making consultation easy and quick. Years of experience have proved
that the best results in card indexes and catalogs can be attained only
when each individual card is perfect in itself, and of exactly the right
size.

These results have been attained by long trial and the use of special
machinery invented and used only by us. No other house in the world
is fully equipped for this work.

Things to avoid

Cards of varying /lights. In fingering it is almost impossible to catch
and separate a short card from a tall one.

Machine-cut Cards. All cards should have a square equal edge on
the top for handling. Cutting by machine or die leaves one edge
rounding, the other with a "burr." We have tried both die and
machine cutting, after incurring large expense for special dies, and
have found the result unsatisfactory after years of trial.

Round corners. These are a necessity with die-cut cards, but entail
the loss of the sharp, square corner, so useful in quick handling.

Varying head and doiou lines, which seriously affect legibility of the
index. The L B cards of all grades will be found without these
defects.

Sizes. The following standards have been more widely adopted
than all others combined : —

Xo. 32. 5 x 12 1-2 cm. \2 x 5 in. approximately) is the one formerly
adopted by libraries for author and title catalogs, now however largely
displaced for this purpose, by No. 33. It gives space for brief entries
only.

No. 33. 7 1-2 X 12 1-2 cm. (3x5 in. approximately). This is the
most used size and of a hight to be read easily. The cards when stand-
ing at the angle given them by the blocks at each end of each row, show
the larger portion of their surface without further separation, while in

shorter cards there is a possibility of having to hold them apart for
reading if the drawer or tray is at all full. This size is large enough
for nearly all requirements. The danger in adopting a special size is of
its being larger than needed. The practise of writing on the page of a
blank book often leaves the sense at first that a condensed card is
inadequate. The desire for a large card is more from mental habit
than actual requirement. A list is apt to grow into greater dimensions
than anticipated, and the large card increases bulk and cost of both
cards and cases. We therefore urge our clients to adopt our standard
for which we have every device and accessory made to fit. With an
odd size these important helps have to be made to order at extra cost
and consequent delay.

This standard 33 size adopted by the American Library Association
and library schools, and made by the Bureau, has proved so satisfactory,
and so great a convenience for filing, that the United States Govern-
ment has recently adopted it for postal-cards, issued by the post-ofifice
department, which adoption can be considered a great compliment to
the library profession.

It is also used for most, if not all, of the co-operative and interna-
tional card catalog work. In every case this size will be found the
most satisfactory for all catalogs, lists, or indexes.

Punching. Most cards sold are punched for the guard rod. With-
out punching they are 15 cents per M less than prices given.

Ruling". The standard ruling for library use is shown in the
diagram on page 29. Any special ruling can be had to order. Cards
without down lines are carried in stock at same price.

For typewriter use cards without the cross lines, except the head
line, are preferable. The head line enables the reading of the initial
entry more quickly, and gives uniformity to the series.

The L. B. standard linen cards are from linen ledger stock.
Our paper mill put in an entirely new engine of special power at large
expense, to produce bristol from linen stock. We now offer linen
ledger paper in our heaviest weights, with the result that years of hand-
ling will not materially affect our cards, while the best cotton stock
presenting as good a surface for writing upon will wear below the newly
added cards. In some libraries we have seen this to a half centimeter.

No. 33 card, yyi " 12)^ cm. No. 32 is just two thirds this size.

The value of the labor involved in making any kind of an index for
permanent use makes the cost of durable linen ledger, as compared
with cotton (suitable only for temporary uses), a trifling matter.

When we remember that many of the card indexes written within
the year will be in use fifty years or more to come, the unwisdom of
selecting inferior stock because of saving in expense is emphasized.
We know of more than one card outfit practically ruined for a perfect
working index by the insertion of one lot of cards imperfectly cut and
of inferior material. The cards may cost from $2.00 to $3.00 per
thousand, the writing and arranging five times as much.

The L B standard cards are made in white, salmon, buff, and
blue in following weights : —

1. The finest double weight linen ledger, with the best possible sur-
face for erasure. The hard, sharp edge, when cut into cards, compen-
sates largely for the thickness of the heavier weights in quick handling.
For large indexes, where space occupied and cost are important items,
this is the wisest selection. Without this necessity, the incomparable
" X " is best.

PRICES.

No 32I, L B standard linen cards (5 x 12^ cm.), per M
No. 33I, " " " " (yyz X 121^ cm.'), "

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r. Made of the same material, but one half thicker than "I." Tt
gives a reduction in space occuj^ied antl cost over " x," tho does not
fully equal it for quick handling.

PRICES.

No. 32r, L B standard linen cards, per i,ooo . . . $3.00
No. 33r, " " u .< .< ... 3.00

X. A double-weight mill bristol made for us of the highest grade,
to give the best possible index cards. It is heavier than any stock
carried by paper dealers, and is finished w^ith reference to its special
use. The thickness makes it handle easiest ; the hard stock of which
it is composed, to wear longest under continued use, and bear erasure
best. Where space and expense are not serious obstacles, this stock
has no competitor for favor.

PRICES.

No. 32X, L B standard linen cards, per i,ooo . . . $3.60
No. 33X, " " .< u u ... 3.75

Li B cotton cards. Made in same weights, and cut, ruled, and
punched with same care as the standard linen ledger. These are from
cotton stock, and equal in writing surface any made. They however
lack the wearing qualities of the L B standard.

Where lists are changing rapidly, or for any reason are temporary,
these cards are good enough; in some instances users are unable to pay
the price of the highest grade ; and in the few, where people buy the
low priced, whatever their needs, they meet the competition of less
satisfactory stocks.

PRICES.

Ic. rc. xc.

No 32, .$1.30 $1.70 $2.35

No 33, 1.75 3.35 3.00

We also carry in stock thin linen and cotton slips much used in pre-
paring printers' copy of a library catalog. See 32 and ^^ d and h.

Colored cards. Buff, salmon, and blue cards of all standard
rulings are kept in stock /, r, and x, in the L B standard cards. These
different colors assist the classing of separate indexes into one alfabeti-
cal series, distinguishing each by its own color ; r. ^^, author and sub-
ject cards of a library.

Plain cards. For typewriter use, for printing, and other purposes,
cards without rulings are often preferred. The cost of cutting plain
stock is much less than ruled. We furnish the L B standard cards
itnnilcd. Price on application.

Discount of 5, 10, 15 or 20 per cent on 5, 10, 1 5 or 20 M. in one
order. Samples of the different weights and rulings on application.

Notes. Experienced users have learned that the practical success
of the system is largely dependent on many little details which can be
learned only by study and long experience. An outfit which seems to
the novice the same, or at least to answer well enough, is found later to
require entire remaking in order to secure satisfactory results. Those
not knowing of the headquarters often make, or have made, or buy, an
outfit imperfect in its details, and that can never give satisfaction to
one who has used the library standards, and, in many cases, fail to dis-
cover why they are less enthusiastic over the merits of the card system
than some friend who has a proper equipment. Often, if not usually,
they pay more than the Bureau charges for the best. Occasionally
some one attaches some practically worthless new feature, stamped
"patented" or "patent applied for," and on the strength of this in-
duces those who do not know a better and cheaper way to pay a high
price for something inferior for practical use.

The Library Bureau is the only house in the world devoted to the
special business of fitting up libraries. With the cooperation of these
great users of the system, it has, at the cost of protracted experiments,
perfected these details, and had special dies, models, and machinery
made, so that we now manufacture everything pertaining to the card
system, of the best practical form and in a variety to suit all wants.

Many make the mistake of buying too small accommodations for
their needs in library cataloging. From 3 to 5 cards per volume is a
sufficiently low estimate upon which to base the selection of an outfit.

Prices of outfits are net. All expenses of jjacking and delivering to
the Express Co. or R. R., are borne by the Bureau.

Price list of outfits

Only tJic standard L B linni cdrds ai'c used hi iiuikii/i^ up the fol-
lowijig outfits. If because of cost or for temporary use the L Ji cotton
cards arc desired they ivill be substituted at a corresponding reduction
from these prices.

Siiiall tray outfits. These afford all the material needed for a
very small catalog or index. Yov the indivitlual beginner of a cartl
catalog, business list, or index, this is a most useful device. The cards
and guides are exactlv the same as used in the larger outfits, and can
be transferred to them as growth demands. The trays are filled with
any of the three thicknesses of cards desired, though unless otherwise
specified / cards are supplied.

33cl outfit. Tin tray with covers, 650 No. 32 / cards ; special
bristol index a to z ; blocks giving cards best angle for reading, and
guard wire, complete ........ $^.00

33c2 outfit. Same as 22c i, with No.
33 size cards, more generally used, com-
plete, with 800 No. };i I cards, $3.75

S'icS out-
fit.* Same as
22c I, only tray
is of wood cov-
ered with mar-
ble paper and
without covers,
. }§il.50

32c4 outfit.f Same as 22C3, for 33 size cards . . $2.40
22c5 outfit.^ Same as 22ci, except tray is handsomely finished

oak and without covers, $3.00

33c6 outfit. § Same as 22C5,
for T,], size cards . . $2.75

22c7 outfit.

Oak tray with
cover, 1 000 N o.
T,^ I cards, bristol
a to z index, blocks
a n d 1 o c k-g u a r d
rod, complete, $.">.00
Without cards or guides, $2.75

♦Numbered 22di in editions previous to 181,5. t 22d2 in editions previous to 1S95. t 22d3 in editions
previous to 1S95. § 22d4 in editions previous 10 1895.

Size, outside. 31 'o cm. (12)2 in.) long. 11 cm. (4!.^ in.) high, 34 cm. (13)^ in.) deep.

33d3 outfit.* A finely finished ca.se, with two hard wood trays,
each tray holding 1,000 33 /cards ; in oak or walnut ; complete outfit,
including 2,000 ^^ I cards, 100 guides, patent lock-guard rods, patent
blocks, label-holders, and printed labels .... S9.00
Without cards or guides ....... 5.00

In mahogany, 50 cents additional.

Size, outside, 3i>^ cm. (i2>^ in.) long, aijz cm. .S'^ m.) high. 34 cm. (i3'4 in. > deep.

23(14 oiitfit.t Same as 22d2, except with four trays ; in oak or
walnut ; complete, with 4,000 33 /cards, 200 guides, patent lock-guard
rods, patent blocks, label-holders, and printed labels . . $15.00

Without cards or guides . . . • • • • 8.00

In mahogany, $1.00 additional.

♦ Numbered 22d6 in editions previous to 1895. I 22d7 in editums previous to 1S95.

Size, outside, 3i^j cm. (i2'< in.) long, 32 cm. (la^.j in.) high, 34 cm. (13'j in.) deep.

2'-i(l(> outfit.* Same as 22CI4, except with si.x; trays ; in o;ik or
walnut ; complete, with 6,000 33 /cards, 300 guides, patent lock-guard
rods, patent blocks, label-holders, and printed labels . . $22. OO

Without cards or guides ....... 12. OO

In mahogany, $1.50 additional.

22(19 outfit. Same as 22(16, excejit with nine trays, three high
and three long ; complete, with 9,000 33 / cards, 500 guides, patent
lock-guard rods, patent blocks, label-holders, and printed labels, S31.00

Without cards or guides ....... IG.OO

In mahogany, $2.25 additional.

Size, outside, 49'.^ cm. (ig'.j in.) long, 32 cm. (i2'.j in.) high, 34 cm. (i3'.j in.) deep.

These tray cases arc made from carefully selected stock, well
matched, beautifully finished, and are suitable for the finest })rivate
library or the most elegantly furnished office.

litirger tray cabinets are described in a general way on page 23.
In the small tray cases (22d2 to 22d9) each tray has a capacity of
1,000 33 / cards. In the following (22di2 to 22d96) each tray is made
to hold 1,200 33 / cards and is fitted with a combined label-holder and
handle.

The 60, 72, and 96 tray cabinets have closet bases 15 in. high, also
slides at the proper hight to afford a rest for consulting the trays
upon.

* Numbered 22dS in editions )>rcvious to 1895.

((
ft

23cll3 outfit consists of case of 12 trays for 33 size cards, 4 trays
high and 3 long", flush ends and top, made in hard wood throughout.

Oak carried in stock, other woods to order. Mahogany $3.00 addi-
tional. Fitted with cornhined label-holders and handles, patent lock,
guard rods, patent blocks, 800 bristol guides and printed labels.

Complete, with 15,000331 cards ...... 5^55. OO

" 10,000 33r "...... S'i.oO

- 7,500 33X - 5(M)()

Without cards or guides ....... ^7.i)()

Size, outside, 49'._> cm. (ig'.j in.) long, 44 cm. (17'j in.) high, 40'^ cm. (16 in.) deep.

23dl5 outiit consists of case of 15 trays for ^^ size cards, 5 trays
high and 3 long, flusli ends and top, made in hard wcxkI throughout.

Oak carried in stock, other woods to order. Mahogany $3.75 addi-
tional. Fitted with combined label-holders and handles, patent lock-
guard rods, patent blocks, 1,000 bristol guides and printed labels.

Complete, with i(S,ooo 33I cards ...... JlTti.OO

" 12,000 331- " 09.00

" " 9,000 ^2)^ " (JO.OO

Without cards or guides ....... 08. OO

Size, outside, 49'.. cm. (19'.. in.) long, 54'^ cm. (21 '.j in.) high, 40'. _, cm. (16 in.) deep.

'^'-itr-iO outfit consists of case of 20 trays for ^^ size cards, 5 trays
high and 4 long, flush ends and top, made in hard wood throughout.

Oak carried in stock, other woods to order. Mahogany $5.00 addi-
tional. Fitted with combined label-holders and handles, patent lock-
guard rods, patent blocks, 1,400 bristol guides and printed labels.

Complete, with 24,000 33I cards SDO.OO

" " 16,000 33r " S(>.00

" " 12,000 33X " s;{.oo

Without cards or guides ....... 44:. OO

Size, outside, 69 cm. (27'.. in.) long. 57'.j cm. (22i._. in.) high. 44 cm. (17'... in.) deep.

*^*-id30 outfit consists of case of 30 trays for 33 size cards, 6 trays
high and 5 long, made in hard wood throughout.

Oak carried in stock, other woods to order. Mahogany :57.50 addi-
tional. Fitted with combined label-holders and handles, patent lock-
guard rods, patent blocks, 2,000 bristol guides and printed labels.
Complete, with 36,000 33I cards ..... >>130.00

" " 24,000 3 3r " , ., , . . • l'-i5.00

" " 18,000 33X "...... I'-iO.OO

Without cards or guides ....... (>.>.00

Size, outside, 85 cm. (33'.^ in.) long, 67'.^ cm. (26'^ in.) high, 44'._, cm. (17 '^ in.) deep-

32dG0 outfit consists of case of 60 trays, 10 trays high and 6
long, made in hard wood throughout. Case rests on a handsome base
23 inches high. Total height over all, 60 inches. Oak carried in stock,
other woods to order. Mahogany, $20.00 additional. Each tray fitted
with combined label-holder and handle, patent lock-guard rod and patent
blocks. The cabinet has slides for resting the trays upcjn while con-
sulting. Complete outfit has bristol guides and set of printed labels.

Complete with 72,000 33I cards $370.00

" 48,000 331- " 2G0.00

" 36,000 3^x " 250.00

Without cards or guides ...... Iii5.00

22(17^ outfit consists of case of 72 trays, 12 trays high and 6 long,
made in hard wood throughout. Case rests on a handsome base 15 in.
high, containing closet with doors. Total hight over all 70 in. Oak
carried in stock, other woods to order. Mahoganv, S20.00 additional.
Each tray fitted with combined label-holder and handle, patent lock-
guard rod and patent blocks. The cabinet has slides for resting the
trays upon while consulting. Complete outfit has 4,500 bristol guides
and set of printed labels.

Complete, with 85,000 33I cards }*.*5 10.00

" 57,000 33r " 300.00

" 42,500 s^x " 290.00

Without cards or guides ...... 150.00

Size, outside, io5'2 cm. (41^2 in.) long, 134cm. (52'2 in.) high, 4412 cm. (17 '2 in.) deep.

22(19(5 outfit consists of case of 96 trays, 12 trays high and 8 long,
made in hard wood throughout. Case rests on a handsome base 15 in.
high, containing closet with doors. Total hight over all 70 in. Oak
carried in stock, other woods to order. Mahogany, $25.00 additional.
Each tray fitted with combined label-holder and handle,, patent lock-
guard rod and patent blocks. The cabinet has slides for resting the
trays upon while consulting. Complete outfit has 5,000 bristol guides
and set of printed labels.

Complete, with 1 12,000 3 3I cards !?»400.00

76,000 33r " 385.00

56,000 33\ " .370.00

Without cards or guitles 200.00

Size, outside, i36'2 cm. (54 m.) long, 134 cm. {52'2 in.) high, 44'2 cm. (ly'i in.) deep.

Bases for Outfits

To secure the greatest convenience in consulting cards, the standard
index cases are made the hight for easiest reading of both the upper
and lower drawers, when case is on a base or table. No one, unless
compelled by limited space, is willing, after any experience, to consult
the lower drawer stooping over, or the upper one standing on tip-toe.

22w. Base for 22d9, dl2 or dl5 outfits. A revolving top greatly
increases the accessibilitv of this case. In oak . . . $7.50

'-*-,_j^

Base for S^dD-tU'^-tU.!. In oak. 26" high. Catalog No. 22w9.
Price 87.00

Base for 2'ia'iO. In oak. 223a" high. Catalog No. 22wl(>. Price, SS.OO

Base for 32cl30. iSr^" high. Catalog No. 23wll.
Price, in oak, $9.00

23, Trays. A v^ery great convenience, either used alone or in
working over cards before putting them in the drawers. One who has
used them will never be without. With or without covers, and with or
without partitions. The covers keep out much dust, but add to cost,
and are less convenient for current desk work. For small card index
outfits covers are best. The partitions serve to separate the contents
into five distinct boxes. This has the advantage over guides of leaving
the cards loosely arranged, so that the eye often sees the exact card
wanted, without aid from the fingers. Where covers are not used,
trays two-thirds hight of card are better, as, while they hold the cards
equally well, it is much easier to handle and to read them when they
project above the sides, and the light also reaches them much better.

For No. 32 cards. 5 '2 x 13 x 21 cm (2 x 5 x 8 in.).

Handsomely
Wood Covered Finished

WITH Pafi-.r. Tim. Antique Oak.

23i, plain S0.35 $0.40 $0.50

23J, with 5 divisions .40 .GO .75

23J2, with 5 divisions, ^ hight . . .40 .60 .75

23k, with covers 'GO

23I, with divisions and covers . . .75

For No. 33 cards. 8 x 13 x 26 cm (3 x 5 x 10 in.).

23p, plain S0.30 $0.50 80.C0

23q, with 5 divisions .40 .75 1.00

23r, with covers .75

23s, with divisions and covers . l.OO

See under No. 22 for description of card index outfits in trays anil
fittings.

Charging Systems

Every library must maintain some system for recording its borrowers
and the books loaned to them. Librarians and trustees are anxious to
know the best, least expensive, and most efficient methods in order to
choose the one best suited to their requirements, which will entail the
smallest amount of labor in administration and will ensure the borrow-
ers prompt and speedy service, both in the issue and return of books.

Of the various systems used, those described as follows are the best
and most economically maintained and administered.

Modifications may be found necessary in their application to peculiar
circumstances, but one or other of these methods can be easily adapted
to the conditions in any library.

Register of borroAvers. This most essential record can be
kept in several ways more or less simple and effective. The old
method of registration, in a book ruled and printed with headings for
number, name, and address, etc. (See L. B. borrowers' register — 31V, 1,2),
has been greatly improved upon by the use of cards, either with or
without tabs.

Plan I. Standard 33 size cards can be provided for numerical
arrangement, with 12 tabs, each tab bearing a letter of the alphabet, so
that all names beginning with the initial "A" stand one behind the other
in a row, and yet are filed in numerical sequence, printed guides being
inserted at intervals of 100 or 50, by which means it is easy to see the
number of borrowers in the library at any given time ; and, if required,
the index will also show the number registered at any month in any
given year by the insertion of a month guide at the commencement of
each month. By this method, if there are any changes of address, etc.,
a fresh card can be made out and re-inserted in the index in place of
the original, a correction impossible in the old book form of register,
and if at any time the borrower's privilege is withdrawn, or cancelled
by death, disuse, or departure, his card can be removed from the list
and the number reassigned. This plan of registration clears the index
from old, dead, or obsolete matter and keeps the borrowers' record a
live, up-to-date, and correct list, an important matter, as this register is
the one of all others most liable to change and alteration.

Colored cards can be used to differentiate between the borrowers
and their guarantors, and both can be filed in the same index, or
separately if desired, or the guarantee can be filled in on the same
card. These cards can be used to compile statistics.

Cards without alphabetical tabs can be used on the same principle,
but it is well, where possible, to make the card do all the work re-
quired, and tabs are therefore strongly recommended for this purpose.

Prices on application.

Another method of registering borrowers by means of cards consists
in making the application form into its own index by using 33 size
cards for the particulars required, instead of paper vouchers. These
cards, when filled in by the applicant, are signed by him and filed
alphabetically or numerically, as preferred, and, in case of a dispute, are
easily produced. Tab cards, as above described, may be used and filed
numerically behind guides.

Register of borrowers by street and house. In some large
cities, card indexes are made of houses and streets where borrowers
reside in wards or districts. This information is extremely valuable in
cases of epidemics or infectious disease, such as are of constant occur-
rence in large communities. When such casps are reported to the
library- by the medical authority, immediate reference is made to the
index cards in the district reported as infected, to ascertain what houses
in the district contain persons in possession of books from the library, so
that the proper local sanitary authorities can fetch them and have
them disinfected before their return to the library, thereby avoiding
the spread of infection by means of books, a matter of importance in
all large communities. The necessary particulars are entered on a
33 size card.

Charging systems. Plan i. The Browne. This system, which
is rapid, effective, and widely adopted by the best libraries, consists :
(i) in the use of a book card made of L. B. "1" stock, size 5x75^ cm,
(2) a book pocket, (3) a reader's card in the form of a pocket wide
enough to contain the book card, (4) a tray for cards with date guides.

Any form of book pocket can be used with this system, but the
cheapest form is a strip of manila paper pasted across the back cover
of the book, on which it is usual to stamp the date.

The borrower has a pocket sufficiently large to contain the book
card, made of durable manila, which bears his number in the borrowers'
register, name, and address, and, if required, date of issue and expira-
tion. This card pocket is handed in with the call slip for the required
book, and the book card is taken from the book pocket and placed in
the borrowers' card pocket, the date is stamped on the pocket in the
book cover, and the book handed to the borrower. The book card
in the reader's pocket is filed by date in book number order. By this
method only three transactions are required at the time of issue,
thereby ensuring prompt service to the borrower, with a satisfactory
record to the library of all issues, i. e.

I. — To find the book on requisition.

2. — To place the book card and the borrower's pocket card together.

3. — To stamp the date of issue on the book pocket.

At the end of the clay, or when deemed expedient, the cards can he
arranged as desired, behind date guides in trays made for the purpose
by the Library Bureau, and the necessary daily statistics obtained with
a minimum of labor. (See diagram).

When the book is returned the date in the book pocket directs the
assistant to the tray of issues, and the book and borrower's card are
taken therefrom and replaced; the card in the book pocket, and the
pocket to the borrower. The book being discharged on presentation
is at once available for re-issue, a matter of great importance in a small
library where the turn-over of books is large.

Advantages. This system of charging shows at once what books are
out, who has them, and when they are due ; and if a detailed record is
desired, during the less busy times of the day, the assistant can write
on the book card the reader's number and date of issue, in which case
a larger book card can be used. (See 34a.)

Overdues are detected automatically and can be written for by
addressing notices from the reader's pocket cards in the overdue issue
tray instead of having to. refer to the borrowers' register.

When the borrower is not using his card pocket it may be kept on
file at the library, thereby saving the borrower trouble or loss, and
enabling the librarian to ascertain exactly how many of the borrowers
on register are using their library privileges.

Prices. 34a2. Book cards, L. B.
"1" stock, 5x7^^ cm, unruled, in ten
colors for the decimal classifica-
tion divisions, white, canary, blue,
salmon, fawn, green, cherry, lilac,
pink, straw. Price per 1,000, 60c.

Ruled both sides, similar to cards
'\\\ plan 2. Price per 1,000, $1.10.

39C4. Borrower's manila card
pocket, printed (see diagram). $2.50.

Date guides, 1-3 1. Price, 25c.

2502. Oak charging tray, one
section, with plate block, no cover.

Price, $1.25.

Tin charging tray (see 25b) slip
trays.

Classes. Different colored cards
can be used for the various classes,
and standard 34a cards and pockets
can be used if preferred, but the sizes given are recommended as taking
up less space.

975 ^zz

No. 5\6

Name Ocmm/ OYrwvv

Addre&s ^ 5W^ S^-

Plan 2. Is another rapid and accurate method very simple and
effective in use. Each book is represented by a card bearing class
and accession numbers, author, and title, with ruled columns for the
entry of borrower's number, and date of issue. Each borrower receives
a card with his number, name, address, and, if required, date of issue.
The book card measures 5 x I2j4 cm, the borrower's card 5 x 10 cm, thus
the book card stands higher than the borrower's card. The book cards
are either -filed numerically in trays, or else are kept in pockets in the
books themselves.

The method of issue is as follows. The borrower hands in his card
with a call slip for the books required, to the assistant, who consults the
trays containing the book cards, the book card is then taken out of the
tray and placed, together with the reader's card, in a loose, three-
cornered pocket (see diagram), and filed in a tray behind the date
guide. This system requires only three operations at the time of
issue, /. e.

1. Receiving reader's call slip and ticket and finding if the book re-
quired is in, which is done, without wasting time in going to the
shelves, by consulting the book cards numerically arranged in tray,
when cards are not used with the book pockets.

2. Taking book from shelf and stamping date therein.

3. Picking up one of the loose pockets, kept ready to hand, and
placing the book card and reader's card together therein behind date
guide in tray.

During leisured intervals in the day, or at any convenient time, the
conjoined cards, constituting the day's issues, can have further entries
made thereon, where thought necessary ; this can be done when arrang-
ing the day's issues, by entering the book number on the borrower's
card, and the borrower's number and date on the book card, thus mak-
ing a double-entry record of how often, and where, each book went out ;
and how many, and what, books were taken out by each borrower. On
returning the book, the date therein directs to the issue tray where
the book card and borrower's card are conjointly filed in the temporary
pocket, under the date guide in any desired sequence. These are
taken out and the book card restored to its place in the tray, or book
pocket, whichever method is adopted, and the borrower's card is
handed to him, or kept on alphabetical file in the library when not in
active use.

The advantages are that overdues are immediately detected, writing
at the time of issue is entirely dispensed with, and thus the time of

both l)orrower and librarian is saved, chances of error are very greatly

reduced, and greater accuracy
and prompt service guaran-
teed, with less labor and
friction than is possible with
the older methods.

Prices. 3433. Book cards,

L. B. "1" stock, 5 xi2}4 cm

(see diagram), in ten colors,

white, canary, blue, salmon,

fawn, green, cherry, lilac,

pink, straw, ruled both sides.

Price per 1,000, $1.75.

3434. Borrower's cards, 5

X 10 cm (see diagram), in ten

colors, as above, ruled both

sides. Price per 1,000, $1.50.

Manila pocket for cards,

three-cornered, unprinted (see

diagram).

Price per 1,000, $2.00.
Date guides, 1-3 i.

Price, 25c.
25C3. Oak charging tray,
two rows, with plate blocks,
no cover. Price, $3.00.

2504. Tin charging tray,
ten compartments, two rows
of five each, similar to 25b
slip trays, but made to fit
34a3 cards. Price, 80c.

Plan 3. Book-card and book-pocket system. This is an older
form of the first-mentioned plans, and consists in the use of (i) a
card pocket (39c i or 2) for each book (2) a book card (charging card
34a) for each book, (3) a (25c.) charging case or trays for holding the
book cards, of the books which are out, and (4) a borrower's card for
each person entitled to draw books from the library.

The borrower presents his card, together with a call slip giving
numbers of the book required, the book is found on shelf and the
charging card taken from the book pocket and the number of the
borrower and the date placed thereon, the date being also stamped on
the borrower's card. The borrower's card is then placed in the book-
card pocket and the book is handed to him. The charging card is
placed in the charging case and forms the record that the book has

been issued to No.

On returnine: the book the borrower again

presents his card with the book, the charging card is taken from the
case, both are stamped with the date returned, the charging card is
placed back in the book pocket, the borrower's card returned to him
and the book replaced on the shelf.

Plan 4. Slip system. The charge is made on a slip of manila
or other paper, size 5 x/}^ cm, first the number of the book, then the
borrower's number with date. The slips are arranged consecutively by
book number in the movable trays of a 25a sloping slip case, each
day's circulation occupying one tray. Each column is complete in
itself, and movable. The whole series is slid one to the right each
day, allowing the newly emptied column to be inserted at the head,
thus saving all transfer of slips. The right-hand column shows overdue
books.

In libraries where a very small number of books are circulated one
of the various styles of 25b slip trays can be used instead of 25a.

34b. Call slips. Plain manila, white or colored paper, cut into
small slips 5x7)4 cm (2x3 in.), and used for charging loan.s, etc.
34b2, 5x7^4 cm call slips, 20c. per 1,000. Specify color desired.
These slips can be used to advantage for memos, notes, etc.

25a. Sloping Slip Case. A series of 20-compartment, movable
tin trays, held at the proper angle by handsome wood case, with tight-
fitting dust cover.

Libraries open every day in the week require 15 trays; three or
four days, 10 trays; and those two days, 5 trays. Each tray will hold
2,000 slips, though more convenient with half that number.

PRICES

15-section, charging case complete . . $35.00

10 " " " " , . . . 15.00

5 " " " " ... 10.00

The 15-tray case is fitted with 3 drawers, giving space for a card
catalog of 3,000 cards, or for storage of charging slips.

25b. Slip trays. Small trays for holding 5 x 7^2 call slips, so much
used for mem's, and for charging loans. Each compartment is 5>^
wide by 2 cm long. The following fit 5 x yyi cm slips : —

25b1 • 5 compartment tray, tin $ .40

251)2. lo
251)3. lo
25b4. 20

in 2 rows of 5 each

.o.n

" " " in 2 rows of 10 each .... .75

Slip trays in oak, and wood covered with paper, are furnished for
5x7^^ cm slips filed on the J}^ cm side. Each compartment is 8 cm
wide by 2 cm long.

25b5. 5 compartment tray, oak ......••$ .75

25b6. 5 " " wood covered with paper 20

34a. Charging cards. These cards are made of L. 11 "1" stock,
and are ruled on both sides to allow for the largest number of
entries and most complete history of the use of a book. The space at
the head of the card is intended for the number, name, and author of
the book. Ten colors. Price per i,ooo, $2.00.

34ai. Borrower's card. The 34a charging card can be used for a
borrower's card as well, though there are many other good forms. An
economical card is that adopted by the N. Y. State Traveling Libra-
ries. The following diagram shows face of the card, the back being ruled
similar to the face below the agreement for additional records of loans.

Surname Given n«me No.
Street and no.

Being a resident of over 16 years of age,
1 hereby agree, as a borrower from the

to pay promptly any fines due from me for over-detention of books or for injuries of any kind
beyond reasonable wear to any book while it is charged to me.

189 Name signed

Date
borrowed.

Book.

Date

returned.

Date
borrowed.

Book

Date
returned.

Date
borrowed.

Book.

Date
returned

Price, with name of city or town and library printed in, if ordered
in quantities of i,ooo, $4.00 per 1,000.

25c. Charging case. An
oak case with cover, having two
compartments for (34a) cards
\2}4 X yj4 cm on end, with a
capacity of about 2,000 cards
and the necessary guides. These
guides are printed with the days
of the months, so that the libra-
rian can tell at a glance how
many books are overdue on a given day. The charging cards are
arranged under each date in order of book number

Price, complete, case and guides, $4.50.

25CI. Tin charging case. One compartment, without cover. Made
in japanned tin, cheaper than 25c., which is made of handsomely finished
oak. : Price, $1.00.

For charging cases to hold borrower's card, filed on 12^^ cm side
(see 22C7), with date guides. Price, $3.00.

This style for smaller size cards or to hold more
in c;ise of o4a, ni:ule to order.

Book or card pockets. These can lie made to order to suit any
requirement or any system of book charging. Discounts on quantity.
39CI. Acme pockets. These card pockets are in general use, and
are recommended by librarians as being most serviceable and satisfac-
tory. The end of the pocket should be turned under, and the whole
pasted into the book with Higgins' Drawing Board Mucilage or other
preparation, thus forming a perfect pocket for holding the charging
card while the book is in the library, and for holding the borrower's
card while the book is out. This is not only a convenience to the
librarian, but to the public as well. The rules of the library pertaining
to the loan of books should be printed on the pockets.

Made of strong manila, cut with a peculiar die
so that the cards can be put in and taken out with
the greatest rapidity, and yet are firmly held.

PRICES

Printed with the rules of the library without
extra charge, $4.00 per thousand ; discount of 10
per cent, on 3,000; 20 per cent, on 5,000; 25 per
cent, on 10,000; 30 per cent, on 20,000.

39C2. C C pockets. Much cheaper than the
Acme, devised by the Boston Athenaeum, made of
very strong thin linen paper. Three sides are
folded over a thick card large enough to ensure an
easy insertion of the card and the three edges formed by the fold are
pasted on below the top edge of the book so that the card projects
i/o cm above the outside. Price per 1,000, unprinted, $2.25 ; printed,
with rules of library, $4.00 ; cut to correct size, unfolded and unprinted,
$1.50 per 1,000.

39C3. Manila pockets for 34a charging cards, printed, number,

name, and address. Price per 1,000, $3.50.

39C4. Browne charging system pockets, Plan /, printed, number,

name, and address. Price per 1,000, $2.50.

39C5. Manila three-cornered plain pocket for charging system.

Plan 2. Price per 1,000, $2.00.

3906. Manila book pocket strip. Price per 1,000, printed, with rules

of library, $2.50; unprinted, 75c.

The above-mentioned supplies constitute a sufficient outfit for
charging and can be had without delay. By ordering of the Bureau,
the librarian will save time and annoyance in giving personal attention
to manufacture through local facilities, which usually give unsatisfac-
tory results.

We solicit an opportunity to quote prices on all necessary supplies
for whichever method may be adopted.

Stamps and Dates

L. B. Dates. In library work dates are constantly used and often
in places (e. g. on borrowers' or other cards of the charging system)
where space is limited, and the need of quick work makes it difficult to
get the date in the space assigned. The system of date abbreviations
devised by Melvil Dewey in 1878 has proved its claim good to be the
briefest possible without new signs and with perfect freedom from
ambiguity, and it is clear to those who see it for the first time.

The common plan of using numbers for the month should be abol-
ished, as about half the world reads 2/3 as Feb. 3d and the other half
as 2d of March ; and each stoutly insists that to read it the other way
is a blunder. Taking the average of the year the L. B. dates are
shorter and free from all danger 0/ mistake. The series for the
months is —

Ja F Mr Ap My Je Jl Ag S O N D

The date is written with day, month, and year in logical order, and,
as the letter separates the figures, no lines or periods are needed ; e. g.
3 F 89 is 3d of P'eb. 1889.

Price, *^6a, L. B. System, Rubber Dates. Days, months,
and years complete in box with forceps, 40c. per set.

26tl. Ijever Self-Tnker. This patent lever self-inking, dating
and printing stamp, has a new principle of action. By a simple motion
the lever is brought forward, carrying the die from the inked cushion to
the plate on which the impression is made. It springs back to jjlace
automatically. A ver\- important feature is the interchangeable dies.
One can use as many different dies as he chooses in the same mechan-
ism either with or without dates. The change can be made in a second.

PRICES.

20(11. Lever Self-Inker, fitted with dating- die, l^ox of nv.tal

bodied dates, and library g;a.gc ..... Si»7.50
20(1'-^. Same, with only a printing; die, no dates or gage . CJ.50

Extra dies, either solid or mortised for dates, cost $1.25 extra.

30(14. T. e V e r

Bater. Smaller and
cheaper form of 26di
for dating onlv. This
is our most popular
style. All s t a m p s
fitted with gage for
registering in the small
spaces of a borrower's
card, and complete set
of L. B. dates, ink, etc.
Price, 26d4 Lever
Dater . !?54.00

20e. Self-Tnkiiig: Library Dater. These
were the first dating stamps with rubber type
offered to libraries, and are undoubtedly in use in
more of them to-day than any other form. They are
durable, simple, and easily cared for, but are not as
noiseless as the Lever Stamp. Fitted with gages

for stamping in exact spaces,

and supplied with complete set

of L. B. Dates, for $5.00.

26f. Self-Ink(^rs. Used either for printing
or dating. Have great advantages over the platform
stamps. IVIay be used on books as well as on cards or
single sheets. For a slight extra charge a die with
any words wished can be put on any of these daters,
i| so as to stamp at the same time with the dates.
Complete with L. B. Dates.

PRICES.

3x3 cm jilate . . . . o . $3.00

3x5 cm "...... 4.00

2Cyg. Pad Dater. Hand stamp. Most compact, and admits of
dating in inner margin of books, etc. Complete, with dates, pallet, and
ink pad, 75c.

2Gh, Pencil Dater. A movable pad
dater attached to a lead pencil; a slight
motion of the hand stamps the date much
plainer than it can be written, without re-
moving the hand from the pencil. Of great
service at the loan desk, where books must
be charged rapidly. Devised at the Milwau-
kee Public Library, and ad^.^pted by many
others.

Price, dater and L. B. dates, complete, 75c

26i. Automatic ]Vuinberiii«- Stamj).

For registering the accession number in books,
on cards, etc., and in banks and commercial
offices for numbering checks, stock certificates,
etc. The figures shift automatically and can be
changed from consecutive to duplicate and con-
tinuous numbering, by moving the pointer on
the dial.

4-wheel, 1-9999 • J*12.00

5 -wheel, 1-99999 . 14.00

6-whcel, 1-999999 • 10.00

7-\vheel, 1-9999999 • IS.OO

2Gi3. D. C. Number i II j»* Stamp. For users of the Decimal
Classification a special stanij) has been made, pr(n'iclin_L( for two deci-
mals ; i. e., for five figures of the classification. Used for printing the
class numbers on cards, book-plates, and labels. It has not only proved
a genuine labor-savei-, but adds uniformity and legibility to the catalog.
Price, 26i3 5-\vheel D. C. Stamp ..'... $25.00
26j. Book Number Stamp. A tliree-wheel stamp, made spe-
cially for the Cutter notation (see 13b). Two stamps are required,
one giving the alphabet A-^\, the other N-Z, in combination with the
places of figures. Price, three-wheel stamp, j^30.00

26m. Embossing Stami^.

Needed to mark the name and
place of the library on the title
pages and all plates, maps, and
inserts not printed on the regular
forms, and therefore liable to be
removed. If the stamp is prop-
erly made it is impossible to iron
out its impression so that it can-
not be detected if the sheet is
held up to the light and the broken fibres examined. A rubber stamp
used to mark titles and plates is apt to stain, blot, or offset; or, if an
ink that acts like a paint instead of a dye is used, after many years it
can be removed with an ordinary eraser. Safety and appearance both
require the raised letters of the seal press. We recommend plain
gothic letters for name and location of library, avoiding fancy types
and border lines. (See Library Notes, p. 27, vol. i.) Price, $4-50-

26ii2. Gelatine Stamp Pad. This is gelatinized ink, in a tin
box with cover, and has one layer of thin fabric drawn over its
surface. This is constantly kept moist with ink by absorption from
the elastic cake, so that it is always ready to properly ink the face of
a rubber stamp. In red, violet, blue, green, and black.

Price, 214; X 3 >^ in., 30c. ; 2^ X4^ in., 40c. ; 3>^ x6 in., 60c.

26n3. Stamp Ink. For use in self-inking rubber stamps, and
for re-inking. Y^-oz. bottle, 15c. ; i oz., 25c. ; 2 oz., 40c.

The metal letters of the numbering machines require a special ink,
which we furnish at 30c. per bottle.

We have every facility for furnishing any pattern of rubber or metal
stamp, and in any form now made.

em-

26 P. li. B. Perforating Stamp. Used in place of the
bossing stamp. It makes an absolutely indelible mark by perforating
the leaf. Avoids increasing the thickness of the book or marring the
surface of a plate or drawing. Endorsed by the most important
libraries of the country. Price, §25.00.

WHAT USERS SAY.

IJuft'alo Public l.ibrarj.— 1 believe

perforation to be the best and safest marking,

and your machine does the work well. —

H. L. Elmexdokf, Siiperititeiident.

Boston Public Library. — 'Hie library perforator

is a safe and convenient means of declaring ownership,

and an improvement over the ink plate formerly used.—

Herbert Putnam, Librarian.

St. Louis Public Library. — We consider it a nseful safeguard for library books. — F. M. Cri-nden,
Librarian.

New York City, Columbia University. —They seem to be tlie mo<t efficient means now available for
markinsj hbrary books as the property of the library. — ("iFi). H. P>.\khk', Lihrariatt.

Chicago, Ulllversity of Chicajjo. — It is tlie quickest, most durable, and accurate machine for marking

ownersliin with which I am acquainted. — Zeii. A
,Ai T FN DixsiiN, Librarian.

Pittsburg, Carnesrie Library. — Previ-
ouslv we had used an embossed stamp, but find
ilio perforator better adapted to our needs. — E.
n AsUFKSOV, Librarian.

San Francisco Free I'liblic Library.—
.Secures )iermanence without obiectionable disfig-
uration.— Geo. T. Clark, Librarian.

Book Supports.

Every library learns by sad experience bow inijxjrtant a factor they
arc in })rcscrving bindings, keeping" the shelves sightly, and books
upright. Every bookowner has trouble from books dropping over on
their sides or tipping part way. Many modern books ha\e covers so
thin that they arc little better than flexible leather or stiff paper, and
unless braced they " squash down " as does an unsupported pamflet.
Every binder is largely indebted to the carelessness of bookovvners
in this respect. Books half tipped over soon have the threads broken,
the binding is ruined, and must be replaced. If the threads are
strong, the book may stand the strain, but become so warped that it
can never be straightened. To avoid these evils, scores of devices have
been made, tried, and rejected as not worthy adoption; unsatisfactory
in working, unsightly on shelves, taking up room needed for books,
heavy, bulky, clumsy, with springs constantly getting out of order,
adapted to only one use or to only one thickness of shelf, and too
expensive for wide use. The want has led to many efforts to supply it.

Our first book braces, copied from the Boston Public Library, were
cubes of wood about 15 cm on each edge, and cut thru diagonally.
These took much room, and were easily moved from lack of weight.
After these came the pressed brick, covered with paper. This took less
room and held the books better ; but they were dropped and broken, or
broke something else, including the toes of attendants, were clumsy on
shelves and off, and would not hold up tall books. Some to this day use
these bricks, and say that the space taken is not a strong objection,
because if there is space on the shelf it makes no difference, and if there
is no space, then the brace is unnecessary. They forget that when the
shelf is filled the brick must be taken out and jnit somewhere to store
it, and that two books will go anywhere that one brick can be put.

After successive experiments the supports now recommended by the
Bureau were devised, and not only have to a very large extent replaced
the crude forms in use, but in these improved patterns have been found
such an economy as greatly to increase the general use of supports.

The three candidates for favor — the L. B., Ciocker, and Buffalo —
have individual merits, not common to all. For 8° volumes, the L. B.
has the widest use, while for folios the Crocker will be found most
effective. The Buffalo support's principle of action is much the same as
the L. B., and has the advantage of not disappearing among the books,
but the disadvantage of taking more space on a full shelf, of compelling
the shelves to be grooved specially, and cannot be used to support
books on counters and tables, as can the L. B. Each library will do
well to test the different kinds for themselves. The Bureau offers
sample lots for a month's trial.

38a. Old L. B. book support. This is the first of this form
invented, and lias been more widely used than all
others combined. It takes no space on the shelves,
an advantage, but has the disadvantage of not sup-
porting tall books as well as 28b, which finds strength
in the outward projection. It is preferable for table
use.

Price, lOc. each; 90c. for ten; $7.50 per 100; $GO.OO i^er 1000.

281). Xew L. B. book siijiport. A new and improved form
of the L. B. the first satisfactory support devised. It serves not only for
books on the shelves, but, two supports make a perfect temporary shelf
on table, floor, or ledge — indeed, anywhere, of any desired length. This
quality makes it the best support for ofifice and home use; supplying a
want often felt in every room where books are kept or handled.

Description. A single piece of light but strong metal is bent into
a rectangular shape, thus forming a base plate and an upright. From
the material composing the upright are formed two braces which are
bent outwardly and at right angles to the upright itself. These projec-
tions brace the upright against lateral displacement and prevent it from
being bent out of shape by the weight of heavy books, or crawling away
from the books. The support cannot be hidden between books as in
the old form and hence books cannot be pushed on the edge of an
unseen support and so injured. It will support books of any size from
the smallest to the largest.

Two distinct uses. Singly, the best known device to keep
books upright on shelves. In pairs, the best adjustable shelf. Each
support makes a firm end for the column of books between them.

Sample 100 sent on trial to anv library, subject to return if not fully
satisfactory.

Price, 12c. each. S851.00 for 10. 89.00 for lOO. S«575.00 for 1000.

38c. Crocker Book Brace. The Crocker Library Book Brace
is a plate of wood 8 cm wide, i cm thick, and 17 or 26 cm long, of beech,
with edges rounded and surfaces nicely finished, so that nothing can
injure the finest binding. A fine steel spring, attached by screws and
nuts in a slot, is adjusted so that the length from tip of spring to foot
of brace is just one-/ia/f inch more than the space between shelves
where it is to be used. The foot of the brace is placed against the
books with the spring outward. On raising it to a vertical position,
the tips of the spring engage the under side of the shelf above, effect-
ually preventing any forward thrust of the books. The spring is
slightly curved, so that it is placed in position with perfect ease, allows
the books to be removed in front of it without resistance, and can be
moved toward the books to fill any spaces with the case of an ordinary
book. It holds the books firmly at the top, where a small force is so
much more effective than a large one nearer the bottom, and supports
with rigid resistance any column of books, even the tallest folio as
firmly as it does an octavo, a thing impossible with any other brace on
the market.

Prices for O and Q sizes, 15 cents each; $1.35 for 10; $12.00 for 100. Extra long
for folios over 35 cm (14 in.) high, 18 cents. For 40 cm (16 in.) or 50 cm (20 in), 20 cents
each.

28e. Buffalo Book Brace. Devised by J. N. Larned, Supt. of
the Buffalo Library, Buffalo, N. Y. This support aims to avoid any
possibility of turning on the shelf, sliding to the back, or disappearing
between the books, by carrying a tongue under the books in a groove
running the length of all the shelves. This is the latest candidate for
favor, and, so far as it has been adopted, is highly commended.

Price, 28e r.uffalo Book Brace, loC. each; $1.35 for 10; $12 per 100.

28cl. Wood Dummies. For indicating the locality of a book
kept elsewhere than in its regular place. The label below is pasted on
the side of a thin board, i2}-2 x 20 x j4 cm (5 x 8 x }( in.), and when
filled out gives the description of the book, and forms a permanent
record of its actual location. The reason for its removal is shown by
underlining on the slip the printed sentence which applies in the par-
ticular case. Price, $5.00 per lOO.

Class

Book

Vols.

Size

Will be found

Author.

Title

For the convenience of those consulting tlie shelves, this wood dummy
rejiresents a book not here, because :

Too large for the regular shelves.
Transferred to Reference Shelves.
Costly or rare. Removed for safekeeping.
! Missing and not yet replaced.

1 Made by Libeabv Bibeao.MII .VtUiMtic Ave., Boston

21)ci. Bracket Step iiiul lljiiidle. Instead of noisy, heavy,
inconvenient, and often dangerous step-ladders, stools,
etc., which are always under foot wlien not wanted and
in the farthest corner when needed, our device is always
in place, strong", efficient, cheap, noiseless, and never in
the way. The Bracket Step is screwed firmly to the
upright between shelves as high as needed to reach the
top shelf, if not too high for a single step; i. e. 30 to 50
cm (12 to 20 in.) from floor. The handle is screwed
above at full reach when standing on the floor. For
very high shelves a second Step and Handle may be
put above the first so to rise two steps. In use, the hand
grasping the handle above and the foot on the stc}), the
body is easily and safely raised so to reach 20 inches
higher than from the floor. Ladies use theni as readily
as men. There is no exposure, and little strength is
required. One hand is free to get or replace books,
and the other balances the body and allows of reaching a shelf length
either way. Beside its regular use for reaching books it is often
invaluable where a door or wmdow bolt, a gas jet, ventilator, or any-
thing out of reach recjuires frequent adjustment.
29{il. Step, Handle, and strong screws complete, iron, japanned, 30c.

29a2. Iron, gold bronzed

Discount on 20, 10 per cent; on 100, 20 per cent.

For other devices for reaching: liif?h slielves, see foldini,' steps >'o. 71)

■w t)C«

20c. Rul)l)er Chair Tijis. Indispensable in })ublic reading-rooms.

|f?'''""'''''l^^ ^^mm mm^ A strong rubber tip

or shoe, to fit the
various sizes of chair
legs, makes them
noiseless, pleasanter
to sit in because of the elasticity,
MO and more durable because so much
of tliTjar and strain is avoided by the rubber
cushion. Once used no library will be with-
out them. Most reading-rooms use No. 10
tip. A hole is bored in the chair leg and the solid tip inserted, instead
of using the cap over the end.

Outside tips, loc. Inside, 5c. each. $4-oo per 100. Special bit for
boring chair legs, for $1.00.

39s 1. Cole Size Card. A simple size card for quick and
accurate sizing. Parallel lines drawn at the proper distances, i. e. lo,
12^, 15, ijyi, 20, 25, etc., cm, from the bottom indicate the outside
limits of the hight of each size in the symbols Tc Tt T S D O, etc.
From the lower left-hand corner, three diagonal lines are drawn, which
run at a uniform proportion from the edge of the card, and designate
with mathematical accuracy the shapes of the books by the proper pre-
fixes liar, sq, or ob. Place the left-hand Q.C\gQ. of the card between the
cover and the fly-leaves on a line with the bottom of the cover, which
serves as an automatic guide to hold it in exact position, and the size
and shaj^e appear at once in the card above and at the right of the
corner. The card is one of the most useful time-saving devices yet
made for catalogers. Price, 25c. each.

39s3. Size l?ule. A 30 cm boxwood metric rule on which are
stamped the sizes of books as decided upon by a committee of the
A. L. A. The size is given in both the new symbol, O, O, D, S, and the
corresjoonding fold designation, 4°, 8°, 12°, 16°. Price, 20c. each.

39x. Revolving- Shelf Pin. The

ordinary metal pin has the round part
which fits in the hole in the upright and
the flat part on which the shelf rests. In
our pin the parts are connected by a piece
standing at right angles to the first,
thus allowing an adjustment to two
bights, without removing the pin from the
hole.

We have made many thousands of
these for libraries, and they have been
found a jDcrfectly satisfactory shelf support. Used by the public libraries
at Salem, Mass., Concord, Mass., Grand Rapids, Mich., Howard
Memorial Library, New Orleans, La., New York State Library, Albany,
and many others. We commend it as the most satisfactory low-priced
shelf support made. Our own manufacture.

Price per 10, 15c.; per 100, $1.25.

29z. Table Fastener. An oblong piece of iron, for securely
fastening the legs of the table to the floor, 2 mm thick, 5 cm long, and
2 cm wide. One-half the length is mortised into the table leg, and the
remaining part screwed to the floor. This secures the table firmly.
At least two are required — four are better — for each table. Price, 15c.
per 10.

7«

3V)u. L. B. Shelf Label Holder. After some years' experi-
ment with a great variety of devices, we liave ^^erfected in material, size,
angles, and clinging power a Label Holder for movable use on the
shelves. A thin plate of heavy tin, neatly japanned, is cut by dies
made for this special use, and so bent as to fit snugly the front edge,
binding tightly upon the top and bottom of the shelf. On three sides
of the front a narrow flange is turned up, so that a bristol card may be
readily inserted, removed, or reversed. The plate, being perfectly flat,
clings closely to the wood and holds its place. This holder is slipped
under the first books on each topic, and, as the subject grows, is slid
along, always marking the beginning. In the relative location now com-
ing into general use, these Holders are almost indispensable. Labels
nailed or screwed on the shelves are troublesome to move, disfigure the
shelves, and do not mark accurately the beginning and ending of spe-
cific subjects. They are also largely used in stores for marking piles of
paper, books, packages, etc., their application being almost unlimited.
We also furnish a large variety of labels, printed on fine bristol board,
fitting the Holders ; e. g. the subject numbers and headings of the Dec-
imal Classification, titles of the leading periodicals, and any label
wanted in libraries. (See No. ■},•] L. B. Catalog.) The Holders are
of two sizes, thus providing for both generic and specific labels, the
large Holders showing the main divisions, while the small ones show
the beginning of each section or subsection ; e. g. 336 Finance could
be printed in large type on the large label, while 336.2 Ta.xation
could be in smaller type and on the small label.

PRICES

25)ii L. L. Slielf Label Holder, labeLs 12;<X2 cm, . lOc. each, $7.50 per 100.

29v " " " labels 5x2 cm, . . lOo. each, $7.50 per 100.

Blank cards accurately fitting the Holders, either size, per 100, . . . 10 cents.

In ordering, the exact thickness of shelf must be given. Samples
sent on application to Library Bureau.

[Reprinted from v. 2, Library A^otes.'\

A. L. A. Standard Accession-book.

First of all records to be filled, and by no means last in importance,
is the book of accessions, the history of the growth of the library.
To this the librarian turns for final reference in doubtful cases. Here
is the complete story of each volume, fully told, but in the most com-
pact form. It is the ofificial indicator for the whole collection. Each
line is a separate pigeonhole, in which, if not exactly the book, all the
condenst facts about the book are placed. Thence they are never
removed ; they are not stolen, or loaned, or condemned, or withdrawn,
or sent to the binder, or lost. The card is never misplaced, the entry
does not mysteriously disappear, a new edition never supersedes. Once
written, "it is enough," til the paper grows thin with wear and the
binding crumbles with age or the ink-lines entirely fade out of ken.
He may turn to his book of accessions to learn zvhai, and ivJicrc, and
zvhen, and whence, and hozv much, and feel sure of his answer. A
well-made accession-book has an element of mathematical exactness
unknown to any other catalog. It is the editio princeps.

Every volume has a line, and the book is thus an indicator for the
entire collection. By this complete, unchangeable record the additions
for every day, week, month, and year are shown at a glance ; also the
total number of volumes which the library has had ; and its present num-
ber by subtracting the total withdrawn and lost. This book is the most
permanent of library records. There is no danger of losing or mis-
placing entries, as sometimes happens in card catalogs, nor of being
compelled to rewrite them, as often happens in the shelf list.

The name catalog should not be applied to the accession-book or to
the shelf list, but is restricted to the author, title, and subject catalogs,
made primarily for the use of readers, while these are chiefly for official
use. Commonly "accession" is used also as an activ verb. Some
object to this, and prefer entry -book and "to enter;" or record-book
and "to record" or register and "to enter." " To register " confuses
with the registration of readers. Additions or addition-book and "to
add " is perhaps best, as entry on this record is technically the only way
CO "add " a book.

For this essential book many forms have been used, but the best feat-

ures of all were finally combined in the A. L. A. Model, made by a
committee of experts who compared thoroughly all llie various forms
collected, made and tested samples, and finally agreed on all the details
of materials, ruling, printing, and binding.

The double page is divided by double lines into three groups. First
on the left, after the date of addition, are the three numbers assigned
by each library ; viz., accession, class or shelf, and book, followed by
the volume number. Next come author, title, and imprint entries,
which belong alike to every book of the edition regardless of any
library. Lastly come the notes of binding, source, cost, changes, loss,
re-binding, sale, etc., this third group like the first pertaining solely to
this copy and library : or in brief, the line is filled with the title, pre-
ceded by the special library numbers, and followed by the special library
notes.

The desirability of the location number in the accession-book has
never been questioned, but the frequent changes in that number as
ordinarily used made its use impracticable. The best managed libra-
ries now assign permanent numbers to their books, so that they may
be called for from the oldest edition of the catalog as readily as from
the latest. With such a system it is a great convenience to refer
directly to the shelf where the book may be found without consulting
intermediate catalogs, also to irlance down the colunni of numbers and
see in what proportion the various departments, as indicated bv those
numbers, are receiving additions. The decision of the A. L. A. Com-
mittee was unanimous in favor of these columns, for it is believed that
every library will sooner or later adopt a relativ location and so need
them.

The old arrangement had the volume cohmiu with the other imprint
entries on the second page. Here, the volume immediately precedes
the author column, and at the first glance it is apparent what the entry
is; e.g., v. 47, Harper's Magazine, is vasti}' more convenient than to
follow across an entire page to the former place of the volume, with
the attendant danger, both in entering and consulting, of getting on
the line above or below, and thus making serious blunders. Practical
use will convince those doubtful of the utility of the change. A still
stronger reason is, that the volume-number is an essential part of the
call-number or press-mark by which the book is found, and it is incon
venient to have the first part of this number at tlie beginning of the
long line of entries, and the last part at the other end.

The colored lines help the eye in passing across the j^age, following
one or two above or below, and thus avoiding the danger of getting off
the line in crossing the fold.

31a. A. L. A. Stciiulard Accession Book. Size, 35 x 30 cm
(14 X 12 in.). Paper is the best ledger (obtainable; ruling and
printing the highest grade of work. The binding is the des/, broad
vellum bands, extra strong sewing, selected leather, gold fillets, etc.,
and extra durable patent back. To match sets, any other style bound
promptly to order from sheets. Morocco has proved so much more
durable that we catalog and recommend only that binding.

All these books have prefixed a descriptive and explanatory preface,
with a full code of detailed rules for entering all kinds of books, maps,
works of art, etc.

PRICES.

31a 1. 2,000 lines, half turkey morocco, with rules . S3. 75

31a 2. 5,000 " " " " " " 8.00

31a 3. 10,000 " " " " " " 13.00

31a, 4. 1,000 " press-board covers " " . 1.35

31a 5. Unbound sheets, per 1,000 lines . . . 1.00

Both A. L. A. Standard and the Condensed Accession Book are half
numbered, that is with the units and tens printed consecutively thruout
the book, without charge. Complete figures are obtained by pre-
fixing the 100s and i,ooos, in ink or by numbering machine, at every
fifth or tenth line, which are heavy guide lines across the double
page. These can be read quicker than complete consecutive numbers,
as the eye catches the prefixed figures and reads the remaining 2 at a
glance.

We complete these numbers at 30c. per 1,000; i. e. it adds $1.50 to
the cost of a 5,000-line book to have the numbers 1-5,000 or 5,001-
10,000 printed in, but it saves more than this in looks and legibility.
This is one half the cost of full numbering, and vastly easier to read.
No charge for lettering the name of the library on the binding.
Steel ledger clip for opening at exact place, saving much

wear from handling ....... $ •50

Box-wood A. L. A. Size Rule (see 2952 L. B. Catalog) . .30

Cole Size Card, (see 29s i L. B. Catalog) .... .35

Heavy slip covers, fitted to any size, duck . . . 1.35

« « « '< leather . . 3.00

31b. Condensed Accession Book. Intended for use in
private libraries, where it was found desirable to keej? some record
of the growth, source, and cost of the collection ; it has grown into
quite a formidable rival of the A. L. A. Standard among public
libraries. The headings are given as on the larger book, but as the

page is narrower, the columns are narrower, hence the term condensed.
The numbers are printed 25 on a page in series of 100, at the same
cost as in A. L. A. Standard, printed witli the last two figures without
charge. The book is uniform in size and bindmg with the L. B.
Binding Book and Order Book, the page being 20x25 cm (Sxio in.).
The paper and binding are of the same quality as in the A. L. A.
Accession Book.

311) 1. 2,000 lines, half turkey morocco, with rules, etc., $3.00

31b 'Z. 5.000 " " " " . 5.00

31b 4. 1,000 " press-board covers, " . l.OO

31b 5. Unbound sheets, per 100 lines .... .OG

Shelf List.

Its importance and usefulness are illustrated by the following
excerpts from an editorial in vol. i, Library Notes : —

" Once each year the librarian reads the shelves with this list. As
the two correspond, he has only to look at the book number and number
of volumes, and identify each in its place on the shelves, or if any are
missing, to record them. From this missing list he crosses those found
to be properly charged or at the binders or satisfactorily accounted for,
and the remainder is the annual list of books missing. By prompt
attention it is often practicable to recover missing books, and no com-
petent and faithful librarian will fail to have a careful inventory of the
])roperty committed to his charge made in this way each year. The
objection to the ordinary blank book for this list is the impossibility of
foretelling how rapidly subjects will be filled and the consequent
certainty that, however carefully the pages may be assigned to the
various subjects, the scheme will by and by break down and necessitate
recopying the entire work. With the laced shelf sheets, whenever any
page is filled a blank sheet is inserted, the proper order is perfectly
maintained, and recopying is avoided. If, as often happens, in the con-
stant handling of the list during the inventory, a sheet is torn or soiled,
that single sheet can be replaced with a fresh one with trifling labor,
The shelf list thus combines the advantages of the book and card
forms, being kept in perfect order and capable of expansion and
replacement quickly and cheaply as need may arise, and yet being
handled and turned through the fingers as readily as an ordinary book.
As the great majority of libraries are arranged with more or less
minuteness according to subjects, in the same proportion the shelf list
is practically a subject catalog in book form and in practice is constantly
referred to by those who have access to it. Wliile its real purpose is

8:.

for inventory, it is hardly less important in many cases as a guide to
subjects; and, if one chooses to insert cross references and notes in a
different colored ink, it can be made an admirable help to readers
wherever books are closely classified by any of the relative systems."

31i. Shelf List. This is a brief inventory of everything on
the library shelves, and is simply indispensable. It is the guide in all
examinations, serves to keep books in proper place, shows any absences,
and is a check on theft as well as misplacement.

As the books are shelved by subjects, the Shelf List is a brief Sub-
ject Catalog, and in use is found of \.\\q. greatest prttctical value. While
it may be made in various forms and sizes, that recommended by the
Am. Library Association has been found most convenient, and is largely
taking the place of other forms. It is 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.), ruled with
a double head line and 25 cross lijies, so that each sheet holds on the
two pages 50 books. Columns are ruled for Book No. (2 cm). Acces-
sion No. (3 cm). Vol. No. (i cm). Author (4 cm), and brief title (9 cm),
with I cm margin for binding.

As the Shelf List is in all systems most liable to be altered or worn
out, it is very undesirable to bind it in the usual way ; and the Shelf
Binder has proved a useful invention for binding quickly, strongly, and
yet so that any needed changes can be easily made. The sheets are
all perforated exactly alike by machinery, and thru these holes the
binding cord or flexible steel is passed. The volume may contain from
I to 200 sheets, is as strong and convenient as an ordinary book, and
yet in a moment any sheet may be removed or a new one inserted with-
out injury. The great practical convenience of this system of perfo-
rated sheets and shelf binders has led to its wide adoption for a great
many other uses. We now make in various sizes, rulings, and qualities
for many other purposes. For the Shelf List proper, however, the
standard 20x25 cm size is so much used that it only is kept in
full stock ready ruled and printed with the proper heads.

These sheets, 20 x 25 cm (8 x 10 in.), are ruled from the best linen
ledger paper (1 125, see No. 53), and punched with two holes, 15 cm
apart, to fit the Shelf List Binder, and with printed headings arc 75c.
per 100; 60c. per 100 without. Special Binder, ijii.io.

To match old style of binders or any variation from this standard
punching or ruling, send sample sheet with order.

Shelf List Binders. The C. S., Emerson, Universal and Spring-
back are made in an extra strong and durable binder to fit and
specially for, these sheets.

The C. S. and Spring-back (the latter binds without perforating) have
the largest use for this special purpose.

Price, any style of binder named above, $1.10 each.

31j. New York Shelf List. The only objection to the Stand-
ard A, L. A. Shelf List is that in close classification, either so many
sheets must be used as to make the Shelf List bulky, or, if more than
one subject is put on the same sheet, it sooner or later fills up, and has
to be recopied. This has led to the adoption by the New York State
Library, whose director was the original deviser of the standard sheet,
which has come into such extensive use, of what we call the New York
Shelf Sheet. This gives a line 25 cm instead of 20 cm long, with extra
space for author, title, and numbers ; but the other way, instead of 25 cm
it is only 10. These sheets laced into binder make a Shelf List like a
pocket check book. It handles easily, and the sheets, being so small,
one can be afforded for every topic, even in the closest classification,
thus avoiding needless recopying. This form was unanimously
adopted by the Faculty of the library School, as best for the New
York State Library, where books are closely classed on the shelves.
Price, per 100 sheets, linen ledger paper 25 x 10 cm, ruled, printed, and
punched, 50c.

Special one-half morocco binder, to fit in the C. S. style or Spring-
back, 90c.

331. Shelf list cards. By using cards the entries of new books
added can be inserted in the exact place, and recopying is no longer
necessary. 32I cards in white or colors are the Jiiost desirable in size
and weight. Price, $1.60 per 1,000.

31r. Day a.nd Serial Blanks. The Day Blank is ruled and
printed to give a blank space for everyday in the year. The months are
printed at the top of the columns, and the days at the left, with lines
at side and bottom for footings and notes. Ruled and printed on both
sides and punched for the L. B. Shelf binder. Another style is printed
with columns for half yearly and yearly summaries. The Serial Blank
has columns and headings for title, list price, cost, date of order, and
from whom. This used with Day Blanks on either side makes a
record for 64 serials for two years. The Day Blank is much used for
statistics, etc.

Price per ten for either day or serial blanks: ledger paper, 25c.;
by the 100, 20 per cent, discount.

L. B. Order Books, Sheets and Slips. [See No. 35a and
35V for description and prices of Slips and Sheets.] These have been
perfected with great care, and together make an ideal order system.
Each of the three parts is used largely by itself, and in combination,
for various purposes. The most approved plan is to use the Slips for
recommendation blanks, to submit these to the committee, and to copy
)n the Order Book those voted, and then to arrange these with the

other unfilled orders in the alfabetical Order Index. When an order
is to be sent, the List in the Order Book is copied on an Order Sheet
which is an exact duplicate in size, headings, numbers, etc., and this
goes to the agent. All correspondence, reports, bills, etc., fully
identify the exact item by simply giving the consecutive number which
is on Slip, Book, Sheet, and, when they come, on book and bill. The
Index shows at a glance if any book is ordered. The Book preserves,
without danger of loss or disarrangement, the complete list in chrono-
logical order. The file of slips of books received tells price, date, agent,
person recommending, etc. ; in short, in practice this system is found to
answer all the questions in the cheapest and most direct way. Samples
of Slips and Sheet will be sent libraries wishing to consider the adop-
tion of the system.

31u. L. B. Order Book. An essential part of the order
system. In best Turkey morocco binding, linen ledger paper, and cor-
responds in quality and rulings to the condensed Accession Book (see
No. 31b). It has special columns and printed headings for Order No.,
Author, Title, Place, Publisher, Year, Vol., Size, Binding, Agent or
Book-seller, List-price, Net-price, Date Rec'd, Date Ordered, Remarks,
etc. It is so arranged as to record with the least labor all the items
about each book bo't, and becomes one of the most important record
books in the library. See Order Slip and Sheet No. 35U and 35V.
Printed with "half numbers" on each line free; fully numbered, 30c.

per 1,000 lines extra.

PRICE

31ul. 2,000 lines, ^ Turkey morocco binding $2.50

31u2. 5,000 " " « " « ..... 4.50

31v. Keg-ister of borrowers. Uniform with Order and Bind-
ing Books, ruled and printed with headings for no., name, and residence,
and half printed numbers at the left-hand margin of the 25 lines to
each page.

For recording borrowers' names and assigning" them numbers in
accession order, which numbers are used on borrowers' cards and
in charging loans. 31 vi, 1,000 line register, Y-z russia, $1.75. 31 v2,
2,000 line register, 34 morocco. $2.50.

31x. Binding' Book. For recording in consecutive order the
volumes sent to the bindery, and assigning the binding number.
This order to the binder is made on an L. B. Binding Slip (see 35\) for
each volume, and is a copy of the one-line entry in this book. Made
on linen ledger paper, with special rulings and headings for Binding

No., Lettering, Material, Color, Size, Vols., Price, Total Price, Library
No., Date sent, Date returned. Binder, and Remarks.

31x1. i.ooo line, press board covers . . . . , . $ .7.5

31x2. 2,ooo " j-^ Turkey morocco 2.50

31x3. 5,000 . " « 4,5Q

Sole makers, Library Bureau, 530 Atlantic Ave., Boston.

33 and 33. Catalog Cards. The importance of having these
of good material to withstand wear and give the best possible surface
for writing and erasure, and the still greater necessity that they be
made with the utmost nicety, is explained in their description under
Card Inde.x Outfits. (No. 22, p. 34 to 38.) We cannot urge these
points too strongly, even tho an inferior stock be used for cards not
often consulted.

If cheaper cards are wanted, there is the same reason for buying of
the Bureau as in the higher grades. All of our cards, of whatever
grade, have the same exactness in ruling, cutting, and punching.
This result can only be obtained by methods and machinery devised by
us for this special purpose.

No. 22 describes only standard cards suited for outfits. Here under
their individual catalog numbers are other grades and forms for which
we have found need during 15 years. Any other size of ruling or
printing will be made to order. Samples on application.

d. A good writing paper used mostly for printers' copy or tem-
porary indexes. Not strong enough for permanent use, nor thick
enough to be consulted easily.

h. The heavy linen ledger used for library blanks and books.
Much used in private lists, or where economy of space is necessary.
An excellent surface for writing, but too thin for quick handling.
Made in white only.

Price, per i,ooo

No. 32, 5 X ]2j4 cm. (2x5 in.), ruled and punched
No. 33, 7}^ X I2>^ cm. (3 X 5 in.), "

Same, unruled and unpunched

d Ii

No. 32, .45 .70 No, 33,

See p. 32 to 36 for rtescriptioii and list of L. B. Standard Cards
in connection with Curd Index Oiitftts, instead of here in the
numerical order of catalog.

8.75

8.90

1.00

1.^5

.GO

.90

Beside the standard cards cataloged above, we have forms for special
uses, as shown in the Library School Card Catalog Rules. They are
a material aid in quick reference to desired matter in the library catalog,
indicating, both by printing and color of card, the nature of the entry.
We commend these to all seeking the most useful catalogs. Rules for
sample cards illustrating their use are in the Library School Catalog
Rules.

32ml. Biography cross reference cards, printed as below on
green bristo/, matching " 1 " stock, ruled with standard ruling. Price,

$2.25 per

[,000.

For va
Biogr

luable matter bearing on this
aphy of

subject see

Among othe
Call number

r lives

note specially : —
Life of

33ml. Same as 32ml, 33 size. $3.00 per 1,000.

32m2. Criticism card. Printed on "1" buff, with heading, "For
criticism of." Price, $2.25 per 1,000.

33m2. Same on the larger card, $3.00.

321113. Biography card. With heading printed on green bristol,
"For biography of." Price, $2.25 per 1,000.

33m3. Same as 32m3 on the larger card. Price, $3.00 per 1,000.

32m4. Bibliography card. Printed on ''V blue, "P"or bibliog-
raphy of." Price, $2.25 per 1,000.

331114. Same as 32m3 in the larger size. Price, $3.00 per 1,000.

All the above cards arc ruled autl jKinchcd. Samples scut on apjili-
cation.

33015. Arrangement cards are cut 8 cm wide to project /^ cm
above the others. Plain white bristol printed with the following
note : —

Cards on this subject stand in this order: —
Bibliographical (blue cards); Biographi.ai (green); General works (white);
Special topics (white); alphabeted by words on top line, in red ink, as follows: —

Price, $4.00 per 1,000.

33m6. Best books card. As below, printed on plain blue bristol,
cut to stand 2 mm. above the others, so the eye recognizes them
without turning. $2.50 per 1,000.

For popular treatises see

For scholarly or exhaustive treatises see : —

Revised

33017. Removal cards. Price, $4.00 per 1,000.

Cards have been temporarily removed from

this place

for

correction or additi

ons by

the catalogers.

They will

replaced as soon as

done.

If needed before

, they can

had by applying to

Size, 8x 12^ cm.

32017. Same as 33m7 on smaller card. Price, $3.00 per 1,000.

. 89

34:a. Cliari»-iiii>- Cards. See Charging Systems, Catalog No. 25a.

34b. Call Slips. See Charging Systems, Catalog No. 25a.

35ii. L. B. Order Slip. An almost necessary companion of the
Order Book (see 3iu), also the best recommendation blank. Standard
33 size 7^ X 12% cm, manilla color, blank spaces with ))rinted headings
and rulings for all the items of the fullest catalog and all the ofificial
library records. Used also by individuals for card catalogs, lists of
books to be bought or read, by agents to make offers of special books
for sale, etc., etc. One of the greatest helps in keeping records and
accounts. Space is allowed for printing the name of the library at the
top, a great convenience when slips are sent to the purchasing agent.
This costs 50c. per 1,000 extra.

Price, No. 35U L. B. Order Slip, $2.00 per 1,000. Discount 10 per
cent on 5,000, and 20 per cent on 10,000 in one order.

Author's surname, followed by given names or initials

WRITE LECIBLY

Place

I'liblislicr

No. of Vols. Size

Total Price

NOT in great need

NOT in haste

I recommeiul the a1)ove for the library. Notice of receipt is NOT asked.
Signature

Address

Fill above fully as possible. Cross out NOT, if notice is wanted, if in great need or special hasie.
Put a? before items of whichyou are not sure. Give reasons for recommending ON THE BACK.

The above is the face of the L. B. Order Slip. On the back the

space is left blank for notes, except the fine type below : —

P.rief reasons for recommending are specially esteemed. Last or best edition is understood if none is
specified. At least indicate whether published here or abroad. Clive your idea ot price, with a ? before it if
only an estimate. Do not put dashes or " Don't know " in spaces you cannot till, but leave for others to fill.

Write legibly. Careless writini; or incorrect or insufficient data may delay or prevent ordering or finding,
or may result in 'Aettiiv.; a wrong bo0k. First see whether we have the book. If a duplicate is wanted,
clearly indicate why needed. If others wish the same book it will increase its claims for approval if they add
their signatures. Foreign books, ordered from abroad to save 25 per cent duty, arrive 111 to S weeks. "Out
of print" books often require much time to find.

Published by Librarv Bcreai;, 530 Atlantic .\ve., linslon.

Binding No.

Volumes

Total Price

tiiiz. Sale Duplicate Slip. Like the Order Slip, it gives a
blank for every detail. Used in offering duplicates to other libraries,
for sale or exchange, insuring a complete statement concerning each
book. Samples on application. Price, $2.00 per 1,000.

35x. L. B. l»iii(liiij»- Slips. Standard blue slips 7)2 x I2>2 cm.
On the back the panels of the book are ruled off, and the exact lettering,
arranged as wanted, is written or lettered in by the librarian. On the

other side directions
are explicitly given by
marking circles round
the color, leather, size,
etc., wanted. Space is
given for added special
directions below. The
price per volume, and
total, guard against
mistakes, and the num-
ber refers to the Bind-
ing Book, where, in
proper column, all these
facts are recorded.
This slip projects from
each book (or first
volume of each set)
when sent to the bind
er, and stays in it till
the book is done, so
that no workman has
any excuse for mis-
takes, complete direc-
tions being before him
constantly. This has
proved both to libra-
rian and binder a most
satisfactory Blank.
Price, No. 35X, L. B_

Color

1. Llglit Brown

4. Red

8. Dark Green

2. Ml Brown

5. Maroon

91. LigMBlne

3. BlacK

6. Olive

92. Yellow

39. Darlf Bine

7. Liglit Green

style

93-99. LlgMDraD

iGoat

2-Eoaii

k Skiver

S
17i

Size

With outside liights in centimeters.

D Q F

20 25 30 35

FoUow exactly arrangement of lines,
punctuation, lettering, as on back of this slip,
and. general directions as sent in writing.

rublished by Library Bure.iu, m .Mlantio Ave.. Boston.

Binding Slij:), 25c. per 100 ; $2.00 per 1,000.

35y. L. B. Bindiiij>- Sheet. These, like the Order Sheets, are
the unbound sheets of the Binding Book. (See No. 31X.) For use in
sending to the binder instead of the Binding Slips, if preferred, or for
the use of individuals who, not caring for a bound book, use the loose
sheets instead.
. Price, 35y, Binding Sheets, on ledger paper, per 100, $2.50.

35v. li. B. order slieet. This is 25 x 40 cm, an exact duplicate
of the sheets bound up in the Order Book (31U). Used to forward
to the agent exact copies of the Order Book. A sheet partly filled is
cut on the line, and the next list sent begins where the last ended.
Thus the agent, keeping his Order sheets in a binder or scrap book,
has a duplicate Order Book.

Price, No 35W, ledger paper, printed both sides, per 100, $2.50.

36a-b. Book covers. It is conceded by the majority of lending
libraries that the advantages of using covers for books in circulation
are not sufficient to compensate for their cost. There are some,
particularly among the older libraries, who do not accept this view,
but follow the custom established with their library of covering all
books circulated out of the building. For these and for the smaller,
individual use, we offer the following: —

36a. Adjustable book cover. Made of manilla paper in 4
pieces, ready gummed, which can be adjusted to any book.

Size A fits i8mo to i2mo $1.50 per 100

B " large 8vo 2.00 "

C " geographies or 4to . . . . . 3.00 "

36b. One piece cover. Made of strong manilla, self-sealing,
and easily adjusted. Can be changed from one book to another of the
same size.

Size A fits 32mo to Svo $i-75 P^'i' 100

B " large Svo 2.25 ''

C " geographies ...... 3 25

We also offer plain paper cut in sizes to order. Discount for large
quantity.

37a-d. Printed Shelf Labels. These are mainly the headings
of the Decimal Classification, printed on small cards, fitting the movable
L. B. Shelf Label Holders (No. 29U). The principal topics or main
divisions are printed on 2 x 12^ cm cards, the subdivisions on 2 x 5 cm.
Four series are offered : —

3'7a. Set of 100, covering the D. C. "Divisions," the 10 "classes"

Price, $2.00 for the set.

37b. The most used headings of the " 1,000 sections " of the D. C-
thus, —

11 A ^J HISTORY. pAirODC.

942 ENGLAND.

Price for tlie set, $io.oo.

3Tc. 520 labels, 2 .\ 5 cm, covering subdivisions of the 1,000 sec-
tions of the I). C, that are often large enough to require marking.

942.02

ENGLAND

NORMAN

Trice per set, $6.00.

Sid. Beside the D. C. labels above, we have printed a miscellaneous
list of 65, that finds acceptance in every library, whether classed on the
decimal system or not. They cover names of all the states and terri-
tories, days of the week, and the following : —

Accession,
Bindery,

Card^

Classify,

Do not Handle,
Duplicates,

Private Books
Revise,

Reserved.

Price per set, 50c.

37g-

37g-j. Gunimetl Labels. P or num-
bering backs of books with class and book
number. These afford the cheapest and
most effective means of marking the backs
of books, except for a binder to letter direct
on the binding. The adhesive quality of
these labels is the best known. Printed
with red border, or perfectly plain.

Put up in cartons of 12 small boxes, 75c.
per carton, loc. per small box. In bulk,
5,000 in a box, judce :

37g, $2.50 per box. I 37!, $2.00 jiL-r box.
37h, 2.25 " " I 37j, 1.75 " "

These labels are also ]uit up in
book form, perforated — 25 sheets,
12 x 22 cm, to a book.

Book of size 37g contains 500 laliels.

" •• •• 37h •• 750 "

;?•

Price per book 25c

1050

.'5Sa. Brass Let tt'rs aiul lum-
bers. Used in marking .sections, cases,
alcoves, localities in a room, etc., thus
greatly facilitating reference to place.
Handsomely finished in polished lac-
quered brass, the edges beveled and finished like
face instead of rough edge, as usually made. On
the wall they retain an ornamental appearance,
quite different from the soiled, botchy look that
printed or ]')aintcd numbers rapidly assume. A
discount of 20 per cent, is allowed on 20 or more.

rm (1 U in.) iTi hi^Iu, 15«-. eacli. I yj^ cm (3 in.) in hight, 3.5c each.
'■ 12111.) '■ !i5c. " I 10 " (4111.) " 40c. "

39a. Adhesive Paper. For mending torn leaves, bank bills,
engravings, maps, letters, manuscripts, or strengthening weak places or
wrinkles in paper. It is transparent, so that print can easily be read
through it. Price, per package of 24 sheets, 3^4 x6^ in., $1.00 ; jiei-
10 sheets, 9 X 14 in., $1.00 ; 14 x 18 in., $1.75 ; IQX 29 in., $3.00.

39b. Adhesive Cloth. For repairing backs of books and covers,
worn music, etc. Price, $1.50 per square yard.

1^ cm (^ ill.") in hi'^lu, Sc. each.
2I4 ■• (1 ill.) ■ 10c. "

39c1. Tho Ac'iiie l*<»cket. Sec Charging Systems, Cat. No. 25a.
39c*-i. C. C Pocket. See Charging Systems, Cat. No. 25a.

42a. Coiiimon Sense Binder. This candidate for first
place has made friends wherever tried, and grown into very large use
with unexampled rapidity. After long experience we commend it
highly. Two metal strips, hinges, or stubs make a vise in which pam-
flets or papers are clamped by flexible, flat, steel fasteners, attached
to the right-hand stub, as securely as if bound. This fastener is stiff
enough to perforate thin pamflets without previous punching, so flexible
that it can be bent at any point with the fingers, and so strong that it
may be bent back and forth in constant use for many years without
breaking. It breaks less often than any other device, and can be
replaced as quickly as a common ccmxI. This fastener is passed through
the papers between the stubs, which are held firmly together till it is
bent over as close as possible, thus clamping" them together. The free
end of the fastener is then protected by sliding the brass clasp over it, as
shown in the cut. The binder is simple, durable, and common sense.

The steel fastener cannot stretch, thus cutting the papers by a saw-
like action. They clamp by a right-angle bend in the steel, and so
cannot slip in fastening, or work loose in use. The quickness of the
operation allows frequent removal of any paper, piece of music, etc.,
often a great convenience when a single sheet is wanted and a whole
volume cannot be carried.

Beside the styles and sizes kept constantly in stock, we make any
size or material promptly to order.

In ordering from the following sizes, allow J2 cm margin all round;
i. e. order a binder i cm (?i in.) longer and }^ cm {^^^ in.) wider than
paper.

PRICE LIST OF COMMON-SENSE BINDERS

No.

42al.
a2.
a3.
a4.
a5.
a6.
a 7.
a8.
a9.
alO.
all.
a 12.
al3.
al4.
al5.
al6.
al 7.
al8.
al9.
a20.
a21.
a22.
a23.
a24.

size — Centimeters

1 5 X 24

16x25

16^x26

19>^X26>^
20^ X 26

21 X 27

21x30
22x31
23 X 30}^

24x32

26^^x36
27x37
27x37

28 X 40>^

29 X 42

3°/^ X 44
32)^x45)^

34 >: 49/2
38x56
42x61
47^x63^

Size — Inches

5;^x8>^

6x9>^

6^x934:

6>^x

7>i:x

SXx

7H^
SXx

lOX

9>^x

9^x

lOX
lO^X
lO^^X

10.34: X

I I X

ii/zx

I2X

123/ X

034

o><

o}^ ill iKilf morocco only.

'/2

3>4^

4|^ for music.

6>^

Fm'.I Clotli

$ .«o

.65
.70
.75
.8U

.80

.85

.00

.95

1.00

1.05

1.10

1.15

1.20

1.25

1.35

1.45

1.50

1.75

. 1.85

. 2.00

a26.
a27.

Address all orders

i6>^ X 24 2.25

18^4^x25 2. 50

to Library Bureau.

Half Russia
$ .90

1.00
1.05
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.10
1.15
1.15
1.20
1.25
1.30
1.35
1.35
1.40
1.45
1.50
1.55
1.60
1.70
1.85
2.00
2.25
2.40
2.50
2.80
3.00

44i. L. B. Scrap Book. One hundred manilla sheets with guards,
laced in a Common Sense Binder. On these sheets the scraps may be
pasted, and by the insertion of new sheets the clippings on any subject can
always be kept together. These manilla sheets and shelf binders make
the most practical scrap book yet invented, combining in the fullest
degree the merits of the old system of pasting on a large flat sheet, for
easy reading, with the greater advantage of constant classification,
power of revision, and easy consultation.

Price, half morocco, Binder and 100 manilla sheets with guards,
$1.50. The Manila scrap sheets can be had, cut and punched to same
standard, 20 .\ 25 cm, 25c. jx-r 100.

44a. The L. B. Scrap Box. One hundred manilla pocket-books
arranged in a heavy case, alfabetically or by subject numbers, thus
being their own index. With it scraps may be classed by any system
and found again at once. Not being pasted, any can be taken out for
use, to replace by better copies, or to throw away after their season of
interest has passed. This system has great advantage over any method
of pasting. The subject is entered on the pocket and in the index.
Any illustrations or notes, as thought of, heard or clipped from papers,
are added. All being unpasted can be arranged or re-arranged for any
purpose, and in making up sermons, articles, etc., those parts needed
can be used without copying. A thin book inde.x serves for analysis
and extra cross references be}ond those on the pockets. This box
holds twice as many scraps as Breed's Book, looks neatly on the shelf,
and allows any one subject pocket to be taken away when wanted
without taking the other 99. Numbers, letters, months and days on
ready-gummed slips like p. o. stamps and a book-index go free with the
L. B. Scrap Box. Price $2.50.

44b. Breed's Portfolio Scrap Book. A series of 50 very
strong manilla pockets, 15x23 cm (6x9 in.), firmly bound in red or
black leather, making a handsome octavo volume. The material can
be arranged alfabetically, as there is an alfabetical index in the
front ; or, as the envelopes are numbered, the notes and clippings can
be easily classed according to the Decimal Classification, which is coming
into such extensive use for this purpose. (See No. 12 L. B. Catalog.)
The pockets are all provided with tucks, so that it is impossible for
the clippings to fall out and get lost, even tho the book should be
dropped on the floor. The binding is first-class, and well calculated to
endure constant handling. The numerous guards in the volume leave
plenty of room for expansion without straining the back, breaking the
sewing, or warping the covers. This has many of the advantages of
the Utility Scrap Book and L. B. Scrap Box, and can be ]i]aced on the
shelf with the other books of the librarv. Price, half russia, $2.00.

44ii. Utility Scrap Book. A series of strong manilla pockets,
lettered and bound, with space for expansion between each group of
five pockets, which, lettered with the vowels a, e, i, o, u, make in all 1 20
pockets. The scrap or note is placed on the page of the initial letter
of its subject and in the pocket of the first vowel in the subject ; i. e. a
scrap on "Character" goes on page C, in pocket a; on "Music" in
pocket ?i of page M. The pages lie close together when empty. The
book expands as more space is needed, and its capacity is five or six
times that of an ordinary scrap book of the same size.

No paste, mucilage, strings, springs, orpins are used. The whole col-
lection is instantly self-indexed
under subject, and ready for refer-
ence. All scraps are simply laid
loosely in their proper compartment,
and any individual clipping can be
taken out and used without affecting
the classification of the rest.

The Utility is at once an index
rerum and commonplace book.
Write abstracts or quotations on slips
with references to volume and page.
Thus an account is kept of what
is serviceable in one's readins:.

If items on one subject accumulate,
file away in a large envelope, and refer to it in the scrap book; this
makes needed room and keeps track of all accumulated matter.

Both sides of printed sheets are preserved. Fold long articles to the
length of 20 cm (8 in.), to fit the pocket.

When the book is full it is a valuable cyclopaedia of those things in

which the collector is chiefly interested. Another copy is started for

current collections ; or the matter may be taken out of the first and

filed in envelopes, and the same scrap book used to collect a new supply.

Price, handsomely bound in half leather .... 81.00

lOO

45a. Clacher Patent Paniflet Box. By far the best and most
durable case for filing safely, conveniently, and cheaply all pamfiets,
periodicals, music, or any papers that need to be kept for quick refer-
ence, free from dust, wear, and injury. It is a handsome, strong wooden
box with marbled sides and top, and cloth back with gold lines.

A strong concealed spring hinge of the best English wire automat-
ically shuts and holds the cover dust tight. In use the ordinary case
must be taken from the shelf, the dusty cover taken off the top, and
the contents emptied out to find what is wanted. It takes time, and
stirs up dust and contents. With this box the back of the wooden
"book" opens like a spring door, without latch or catch. A wooden
slide in the bottom of the box acts as a car to carry the pamfiets.
Drawn out it holds the spring door open during consultation, and
the pressure of the finger on the slide replaces the contents and
shuts the box again, all without removing the case from the shelf.
There is no other device that keeps the contents so accessibly. Inside
the door is a blank index, so arranged as to be written on conveniently,
and in all details the box is all that could be desired. The following
are always in stock ; we make to order any other size or finish.

PRICE LIST

No.

al.|
a2. {

a3.

High.
i6

a4.

S 22
I 9

a5. <

a6. {

Deep.

17K
7

17/2

20%,

Dimensions given are Inside Measure

Thick.

5 cm.
2 in.

6.2 cm.
2>^ in.

7.5 cm.
■X in.

/ o

cm.

3in.

8.8 cm.
Z'A in.

8.8 cm.
y/2 in-

Price.

No.

High.

Deep.

Thick.

Price.

.50

a 7.

28
II

23
9

10 cm.
4 ill.

1 .80

.55

aS. j

-3
9

10 cm.

4 in.

1 .95

.60

a$). j

35
'5

-5
10

12 cm.

1 1.25

.65

alO.

Is a7

with 4

slides, and

is the

best

dust-proof

.70

pigeon

-hole case for bills,

letters,

etc.

1.50

lOI

45iii-o. C. C Pamtlet Cases. This series of manilla and wood
are as much the best of all the cheap cases, as are the unequaled Clacher
of the higher priced. When the latter cannot be afforded, some years'

trial in many different libraries has
proved these the most perfect and
economical device. Cost is so low
that they can be used with great
freedom.

These cases have solid tops, avoid-
ing the injury to pamflets and the
extra dust and dirt of the open-end
patterns. They have nothing to get
out of order, being merely handsome
cases open on the back. Standing
on the shelves, this form is least
exposed to dust ; and, if the case be
pushed against the back of the shelf, it acts like a dust cover.

Made in all the standard sizes. Special sizes made promptly to order
at proportionate rates. The regular stock is in different thicknesses :
I. The manilla case for a few thin pamflets. 2. The half thickness.
3. The standard. This avoids the waste of shelf space and the crump-
ling down of the pamflets occasioned where the thick cases must be
used, tho there are few pamflets on the subject. If the collection
increase, it is very easy to replace either of the thinner cases with a
thicker one, and change the labels, extra labels being furnished for this
purpose.

Manilla C. C. Pamtlet Cases. Made from heavy tag-board to
take a few thin pamflets.

45m. I. Size 25 X 17.5 cm (10 x 7 in.). Price . . . 3c.

45m. 2. " 31x20.5 " (12x8" ). " ... 4c.

AVoocl C C. Painflet Cases. Thoroughly seasoned stock, joined
in the strongest way, all neatly covered with very durable marbled
paper.

Size 25 X 17.5 X 3 cm (10 x 7 x \j{ in.).
" 25 X 17.5 x6 " (10x7x2;^ " ).
" 25 X 17.5 X 10 " (10 X 7 X 4 " ).
" 26 X 17.5 X 7 " (1014; X J \ 2}i in.).
" 27.5 X 18.5 X ^.5 cm (II X Jj4 X 1 3/^ in.).
" 27.5 X 18.5 X 7.5 " (II X 7/2 X 3
" 27.5 X 18.5 X 10 " (II X 71- X 4

45-0

8a.

45-0

10.

50 X 22.5 X 9

(12x9x3

1 1/,

Irice

•

15c

((

20c

25c

20c

in.).

Price

20c

" )•

25c

" )■

30c

" )•

30c

")•

35c.

' 35 X 25 X 10.5 " (14 X 10 X 413
A discount of 20 per cent on 10 or more cases.

These dimensions are all outside. The inside measures are approxi-
mately I cm less in the wood cases.

I02

46a. Spring-back Binder. The papers or pamflets are held

firmly in a vise made by the steel cylinder
spring back. No awl, needle, or string is
used. The sides serve as levers to open this
cylinder, -which holds one sheet firmly or
may be opened to hold a volume. The best
device for keeping clean and in order any
papers not to be mutilated by the needles of
the ordinary binders.

This has led to a large use in reading-
rooms for papers with double-page illustrations ; there is no perfora-
tion or mutilation, and papers are preserved in a perfect condition for
permanent binding. The chief advantage, however, is the ease and
quickness with which papers can be taken out or inserted.

Also as a reading-case. The steel cylinder fits the hand and supports
the pamflet so it is vastly easier to hold while reading. The sides
keep it flat and clean, and prevent the otherwise inevitable dogearing
of the corners. It is the work of an instant only to put in or take out.
Thus a magazine or part of a choice book appearing in numbers may be
read by a whole family without hurting its appearance one fifth as much
as would a single reader without the spring-back case.

All binders in list below have roan back and corners. We make
promptly to order any other size or style of binding. In ordering sizes
not on our list, give exact size of paper to be bound
specify shape.

For oblong books

Lettering title on front cover is at actual extra cost.

PRICE LIST

To Fit Size in
No. Cm. Inches

46ai i6 X 25

18 X 26% 7/8 X

I9>^ X 29

20j4 X 26
2 I X 30

X 30>

7%x

-0/2 -^ JJ72

as
a4

as
a6

ag 26 >^ X 36 iO}4 X

aio 27}4 X 37 10^ X

an 29 X 42 1 1>^ X

ai2 30^ X44 12 X

ai3 32 X45M 12^ X

233^
24

X 3 1 /^

6^x9^

I jj
8>^ X

9 -^

For

Atlantic, &c

Harpers, Century, &c. .

Science, Medical Record, &c.

Letter paper. Shelf Sheets, &c.,

Franklm Square Library, &c.,

Punch. Fliegende Blatter, &c.

Seaside Library, &c.

2)4 Nation Critic, &c

414^ Cap papers

4)4 Sheet Music

6)4 Scien. Am., Youth's Comp., &c.

Harper's Weekly, &c.

London News, Graphic, &c. .

u/4

1 1/

Price
$ .90

1. 10

I. ID

1.20

1.25

1-35

1-55
1.60

7)i

1.70
1.80
2.00

lo-

46nl. The Athenaeum Newspaper File. The file consists
of a centre stick, around whicli are arranged seven smaller sticks kept in
place by the rubber handle at the bottom, and a common rubber umbrella

ring at the top.
Each one of the
smaller sticks
binds the middle of
each paper against
the other sticks,
holding it securely
and keeping it sep-
arate from the
other papers.

Fig. I r e p r e •
sents this file filled
with papers. Fig. 2 shows about the usual condition of papers in
many other styles of files in which pins or spurs are depended on for
holding the papers in position. Fig. 3 is a diagram showing the
end of the file and the group of seven small rods surrounding the
central rod, each small rod holding one paper. Without threads,
needles, spurs or metal strips this file binds securely, holds the papers
consecutively, and is one of the simplest files manufactured.

No. I, length, 48 in. to fit papers up to 38 in.

2, " 40 " " " 30 ''

36 " " " 26 "

32 " " " 22 '■

Price per ten, $6.00.
For racks see y8n.

46n6. The Coinmon Sense
Newspaper Hohler, constructed by
attaching the steel fixtures of the Coni-
mon Sense Binder to rods of the re-
quired length. It binds the pages of
each paper in consecutive order ; com-
bines all the advantages of the binder ;
is simple, durable, and cojumon sense,
and is very widely used.

Sizes, 16, 18, 21, 24, 26, 28, 30, and 34 in.
Price per ten, $6.00.

2 1/2. "

i()4

4Gn8. Atwater Newspaper Files. These have had a wider
use among Y. M. C. A. reading-roc^ms, liotels, and club rooms than any
other style, on account of the low price. It is simply two sticks held
together by strong rubber rings, and in place by two pins. The papers
are astride the longer stick, and kept from slipping off by the pins and
Mie second stick. A practical cheap file.

It does not file consecutively. Price per lo :
12, 14 and 16 inch between Bands

18, 20

((

(»

24, 26

30, 82

36, 38

t i

i i

$2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50

Address all orders t<> Lilirary I^ureau, 530 Atlantic A\e., l^oston.

I05

Library Bureau XeAvspaper File. A bamboo case with a
natural wood handle, a cap and three sticks. Simple, light, durable,
convenient, easily adjusted. An article long needed by libraries, which
meets every requirement.

Sample file sent express paid for 60 cts. Price, per dozen, S5.00

io6

47a-f. Iiiterchauj::eal)le Pigeon-Hole Cases. The demand
for Danner Cases with one or more spaces filled with pigeon-holes led
to this device. They exactly fit the spaces of a standard revolving
book case, and furnish not only for them, compartments for all standard
blanks from a postal card to a foolscap sheet, but are equally con-
venient for the same use on shelves, tables, desks, or elsewhere. All
are same hight and width, one above another they match ; side by side,
the tops are a level surface, and so are interchangeable. Thousands
have been sold. They are made in oak only, hansomely finished. To
enable them to stand side by side closely, as well as to go in the
Danner, all are made without top moulding. All cases are 25 cm high
and 35 cm wide (9^ x 13^ in.) outside. The cuts below show arrange-
ment. Any other size or form will be made to order. Designed to
hold standard library sizes: P. size jyo x 12^ cm (approximately)
3x5 inches ; note size 125^ x 20 cm (approximately) 5 x 8 inches;
letter size 20 x 25 cm (approximately) 8 x 10 inches.

Price, $2.50 each.

47a. 20 boxes, 1 2 14 cm deep, 4 high
and 8 wide (5x15^x31^ in.). Made
to fit postals. No. 33 catalog cards,
and small envelopes.

4:'7b. 15 boxes, 15 cm deeo. 4 high 1
and II wide (6 x i^ x 4^^ in.), for billet
size papers, tracts, envelopes, and folded
papers.

47c. 12 boxes, 20 cm deep, 5 high
and II wide (8x2x41^ in.), fitting legal
envelopes, leases, insurance policies, and
all the larser standard folded blanks and
legal documents. This is one of the
most used cases.

lo;

47(1. lo spaces fitting pamflets,
mss. and note size paj)ers, circulars,
etc. Each space is 20 cm deep, 4 high
and 16 wide (8 x i}{ x 6}( in,).

47e gives i space for cap, 2 for letter
size papers, 2 for pamflets or mss., 2 for
note, 2 for folded papers, postals, or
small envelopes, and i small space for
pencils, eraser, etc.

4:7f gives 4 spaces for letter paper,
2 for note, and 2 for legal envelopes or
folded blanks. " e" and "/" have the

largest sale.

4'71-ii. Pigeon- Hole Cases. Same wood and finish, but

smaller than 47a-f. Price, $3.00 each.

411. Made to fit standard letter size
papers, like shelf sheets, order sheets folded,
and the various library blanks. P2ach space
is 20 cm deep, 26 wide and 4 high (8 x 10^
X i^ in.).

47ii gives 10 spaces, 13^^ cm wide,
20 deep and 4 high, for standard note
sheets. Also used for large envelopes,
circulars, etc. "/" and ";/"are made in
oak, walnut, or cherry.

io8

48;i-i). JL. I>. File and Pamflet Case. The result of years of
experiment to get a satisfactory file or paraflet case at low cost. Half
of one side doubles back on itself, allowing the most convenient p(jssible
consultation of contents without removing from the box. The thickness
allows the left hand easily to hold the case with the door and flap open,

while the right is free to turn the
index leaves and select just what
is wanted. This makes consulta-
tion much easier, as no shelf or
table room is needed ; in fact,
users of the case for convenience
will take it from a table and hold
it in the left hand.

Made of heavy board, covered
with a highly glazed mottled paper,
which wears without thread or
ravelling, as cloth does not.

We heartily commend these
cases for keeping all ])apers, jjam-
flets, clippings, or other matter to be arranged alfabetically, numeri-
cally, chronologically, or otherwise.

As a Pamf!et Case. It is dust tight, opens quickly for easy access
to contents, while it does not spill if carelessly handled. The cases go
on edge, book fashion, on a common shelf.

As a Letter File. A large sale of these cases is for files for
letters, bills, and various papers. For single files for a small corres-
pondence these are handiest and cheapest. With combination indexes,
they often take the place of filing cabinets. Separate cases for each

subject are inexpensive
and wonderfully conven-
ient. Patrons who or-
der one case on trial,
almost in\ariably find
uses for many more.

Expansive Indexes.
We make various alfa-
betical and numerical
indexes exactly fitting
the different sizes of
boxes. The main sale
for letter files is size "g;" for this we furnish, beside the above,
indexes in sets of 2, 5, 10, or 20, covering a single alfabet, giving the
close and carefully devised subdivisions of expensive cabinets ; i. e_
10 g boxes with a lo-section index give the capacity of a lo-file cabinet

I09

»';■ r .^

'ms'.- .^..-.. ■

P^sbT ';■■■:,.:.

: 1

J48 E L .

B48fP

ri^>»-; ■." *

'iAL.

t^^l^lBBiair^

•wBf^E^.i.

I lO

at a cost of $4.00. When the boxes are filled, they are replaced with
new ones at less than the u.sual cost of transfer cases.

For all sizes, a to z indexes, numerical indexes (25 numbers in a
set), and blank ones to be written upon, are furnished at the same
price as the box. (See list below.)

As a Newspaper File. The larger sizes are an excellent device
for keeping files of papers clean for quick reference. The very large
sheets are best folded once or twice. The smaller ones like Harper's
Weekly should go fiat. Send size of paper to be filed, and we will send
an L. B. Case to fit it, and guarantee satisfaction.

PRICES OF L. B. FILE AND PAMFLET BOXES.
Inside Measure. Order by Letter.

No.

High.

Deep.

Thick.

6!4

3.6 cm.
1% in.

&)4

13,

5/s

4.3 cm.

23
9

5 cm.
2 in.

17X

5 cm.
2 in.

17.^

5.7 cm.
2X i».

25'A
10

20}4

5.7 cm.
2X in.

2S
I [

-3
9

6.5 cm.

2)4 in.

3^ .

7.2 cm.
2^ in.

rice.

No.

.20

.1 1

.25

k j

.25

' 1

.25

m ■

.25

P s

tliin (

.25

thick I

.30

High.

Deeji.

Tliick.

Price.

36 ^

^-5/2
10

7.2 cm.
~H in.

.40

8 cm.
3X ill-

.50

5'
20

9 cm.
3K >"•

I
1

.50

2 "^

3^
15

10 cm.
4 in.

.60

61
24

5'
20

1 1 cm.

4H i"-

.75

3>(

3 cm.

iXin.

.15

'3^

8>^

6.5 cm.
2}i in.

.15

Indexes cost extra, and are the price of the cases of the same size.
Discount of 20 per cent on five or more cases or indexes in one order.

48p. Card Index. A thick (6>^ cm.) p L. B. box, filled with
200 No. 33I cards and an alfabetical index. Often used for the
references on a single topic or in working over matter away from
regular outfit, and for a small beginning of an individual card catalog.
Box, cards, and index cost 75c.

1 1 1

Checking- Paper. An L sheet ruled into cm squares, giving
500 spaces to each side of the sheet for statistics, tabulations, etc.
Every fifth cross and down line is a heavy red one, marking the sheet
off into 5 cm squares. All sheets are punched. Price per 100, 50c.

li. B. Ruling". The standard ruling for correspondence in L size
papers is lines i cm apart. This " L. B." ruling has the same main
cross lines, and faint intermediate lines between the regular rulings,
giving one half cm cross, for interlining, shorthand work, or closely
written matter. It also has faint down lines, dividing the page into
four columns for headings or tabulations. The faint rulings can be
written over without affecting legibility.

Made in L and N sizes, punched for the standard binder or for
lacing. Price per 100 sheets, N size, 30c ; L size, 50c.

Discount of 10 per cent on 1,000 or more in one order.

Blocks or Pads. We have made for us at the mill a series ot
standard sized papers of ordinary grade, blocked. Of good writing
surface and of ample quality for notes and memoranda ; chiefly, they are
cut and blocked into e.xact sizes. All are put up in double thick pads,
to avoid paying for straw board instead of paper. Uniform in quality
and always of standard size, they will be found far more satisfactory
than the irregular sizes, varying weights and grades, of odds and ends
of paper usually put up in this way.

PRICES

size.

jY-z X 12% cm (3 X 5 in.) P size per 10,
I2>^ X20 " (5 x8 " ) N "
20 X25 " (8x 10 ") L "

Weight.

4 lbs.

$ .65

10 "

1.50

20 "

3.00

I 12

Vertical Filing: Cabinets. This practical construction, first used
in card catalog cabinets, is familiar to all librarians.

The Library Bureau next manufactured vertical filing cases for in-
voices and loose sheets, about 5"x8" inside. The file was so effective in
saving time and space that a still larger file is now made having inside
dimensions io"x 12" and 22" deep.

This file is designed for letters, pamphlets, reports, bulletins, and mis-
cellaneous matter that must be filed for reference. The file is dust
proof, very convenient, and quite as accessible as a card index. Each
drawer has a capacity of seven ordinary files or boxes. The drawers
are fitted with duplex extension slides, which permit the full dejjth of
the drawer to be used. These files are carried in stock in four sizes.

48r3. Three drawer file $35.00

48r8. Eight " " 55.00

48rl2. Twelve " " 75.00

48rl6. Sixteen " " 95.00

The numeric system of filing correspondence is similar to the Dewey
Decimal Classification of books. Each letter is numbered accordmg to
the subject ; the numbers are found by referring to a card index arranged
by subjects. All the material on one subject is thus assembled in one
folder bearing this subjeet number. The folders are then filed numeri-
cally in the vertical letter file described above.

Folders of heavy manilla paper numbered twice, $5.75 per 1000 ; un-
numbered, $5.00 per 1000.

Guides similar to those used in card catalogs, $1.35 per 100.

113

114

55a. Library Bureau Steel Pens. These have been made
specially for cataloging and other library handwriting, but are equal)}-
good for commercial uses. They are made by the largest and best
makers in the world, and are as perfect a steel pen as can be made. In
every respect they will be found superior.

■?-'^"'sJ LiBMt^

No. I .
Price, $1.00 gross.

No. 3.
Price, $1.00 gross.

No. 2.
Price, $1.00 gross.

Falcon.
Price, 50c. gross.

55a 1. Library Bureau pencils. These are the best, highest
grade lead pencils, specially manufactured for library or commercial uses
by the best makers. They are of superior quality, and are satisfactory
in every respect.

^ | i |m rT
IgU^I null

^B>

•mmimm

Library Bure

^ ffrnr

Library-^Bin-ea-D" — -Commercicd NQ3

Orders solicited by the dozen or gross. In ordering, state whether
hard or soft leads are desired. Price, 50c. per dozen. Special discounts

on large orders.

115

♦v.

5G. Higgins' drawing board muci-
lage. This is a vegetable glue and warranted
to keep perfectly good and to contain no inju-
rious ingredients. It possesses great strength
and is recommended for sticking almost every-
thing. Put up in screw capped jars.

Price, 3 oz., 15c.; 6 oz., 25c.; 14 oz., 50c.;
}4 gallon, $2.00; gallon, $3.50.

We also furnish Higgins' Photo Mounter,
which is made especially for mounting photo-
graphs, drawings, etc. Put up as above.

58. Patent Spring Clasps. In real
ity tiny but strong spring clips. Can be
used over and over again, are nearly as cheap
as common pins, and largely supersede pins,
staples, paper fasteners, rubber bands, clips,
and all devices for fastening papers or cards
together, either temporarily or permanently.
No machine is needed to apply them, as for
most paper fasteners or staples. They
strengthen, instead of weakening the papers;
and as a binder for newspapers they allow
opening of every sheet flat, a material ad-
vantage over other devices. Chiefly, the Clasps are the only
paper fasteners that file, bind, or fasten papers together
securely without injury or mutilation. For librarians these
are specially valuable for keeping together cards, order
slips, etc., pertaining to the same book in the catalog
department, and at the delivery desk for keeping together
call slips, delinquent notices, etc. ; also for attaching firmly
to the book, without leaving the slightest trace after removal,
cards, slips, notices, etc. Trial will insure their being kept
constantly on hand. Sample cards of 100 sent postpaid
for 25c. Price, $1.50 per 1,000.

58c. Bank Pins. Every one who handles many papers finds use
for pins, regardless of the various other indispensable paper fasteners.
The L. B, pins have sharp points, and will not bend readily. Price :
^-Ib. boxes; per lb. : f^ in., $1.40 ; ^ in., $1.20 ; i in., $1.00 ; i}( in.,
.90; ij4 in., .90; i}i in., .75.

The I in. and i^ in. are sold stacked in pyramids, a very con\enient
form for desk use. Price, loc. per pyramid.

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58i. CliiK'li Pa[>er Clip. A more recent
imenlion than the spring clasps. It possesses
many of the advantages of older styles of clips, is
flat, and binds firmly.

Put up in quarter-thousand boxes. Price per
box, S.20.

58ii. Utility paper clii>. For keeping papers
togecher without puncturing or mutilating them. It is
flat and especially good for papers to be filed among
other papers, or for cards in card indexes.

Price, 25c. per box of 100.

Gla-l). JPaper Shears. These are an essential part
of a complete desk equipment. Best quality shears, of best
proportions for cutting paper, are often found with difficulty,
if at all. We have selected our list with great care. The
longer patterns are specially recommended. They are so light
and slender that they handle as easily as scissors; so excellent
in quality that they cut as well as heavy shears. The pocket
scissors are nickel plated, and have blunt, round points so
they can be carried in the vest pocket with perfect safety.

20 cm ( 8 in.)
25 " (10 "

30 " (12 "
37-5 " ('5 "

1-25
1.60

6ib. 10 cm (4 in.) scissor,
10 cm, best made,
10 cm, folding, in case,
2.40 12 cm, " "

The . folding scissors have a handsome morocco pocket case free
with each pair. 6ia are japanned handles. Nickeled handles 25

$ .30
.60

•75
1. 00

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61p. "Conductors'" Punches. For

punching papers for tying or to make them
bind nicely in some of the various binders.
Special punches are often made, i. e. an initial
of a person's name, and used to indelibly mark
approval or check bills and other papers, sometimes as a safety
device on checks, etc. For these and other uses it has been found a
convenient desk tool. Our regular pattern cuts a round hole of 4 mm.
diameter. Any other form made promptly at small extra cost, accord-
ing to the form of die.

These are small die cutters, not the ordinary shoe punch, which is
worthless for cutting paper. They are the only form sure to cut cleanly
and easily. Price, $2.50 each.

63a. Brush Erasers. The little brush
is a most convenient attachment to the rubber
eraser for cleaning the page after erasing. The
temptation is to dust off the particles with the
fingers, which, when moist, may soil and leave
marks not so easily erased ; this is an exceedingly
convenient little device. The rubber is of the
best quality, and the brush strongly inserted.
Price, 25c. each.

63c. Type Writer Eraser. Of circular
form, especially designed for use on paper while in
a machine. It is equally good for erasing pencil
marks or smoothing the surface of paper upon
which the steel eraser has been used. Price,
5c. each.

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63e. Steel Eraser. An essential tool for every cataloger's
desk. Those offered by the L. B. are of the highest grade steel.
Made in 2 forms — oval and with knife edge for use as paper cutter, all
with cocoa handles. Price, 6}ei, oval, 40c. ; 6$e2, knife edge, 50c.

(>4d. L. B. Desk Pads. Protect the desk from ink stains, and
serve as a blotter and cushion for writing upon. Three sheets of blot-
ting held by four russia corners and heavy tar board back. An essen-
tial on every desk. Made in 3 sizes, and filled with the best " Treasury "
blotting. Price, 19 X 24 in., $1.00 ; 12 x 19 in., .75 ; 9^ x 12 in., .50.

66s. Sponge Cup. In counting
T> money, sealing, and stamping postage
on letters, or as pen cleaner, and in
many other ways, this is a needed desk
appliance. Their peculiar form protects
from evaporation. Price, 40c. each.

Vertical Sectioo.

66a-b. Perfect Inkstand.

Cut glass, steel, and pure rubber

Cut of 66a. Cut of 66b.

Description: A pouch of pure soft rubber holds the ink, an ebony
cut-glass base protecting it from accident. A steel saucer is connected
■with the nickeled thumb-screw on top, which compresses the fountain
and sends up exactly the amount of ink wanted. On top a cube of
crystal cut-glass forms the dipping cup for the pen. An air-tight rubber
stopper completes this "instrument of precision," as it is justly called.

The two essentials of a perfect inkstand are a pen gage dipping cup
and adjustable fountain. Our stands have both essentials, and are
made on scientific principles. We offer them with j:)rivilege of return
if not satisfactory in every respect, after a month's trial. They soon
save their cost by preserving both quantity and quality of the ink and
the points of pens from any possible injury. Piice 66a, pressed glass,
$1.50 ; 66b, cut glass, $2.00.

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64. Combination Weight
and Paper Clip. A handsome,
highly polished, nickeled paper
weight, which is also an admirable
clip. Papers are firmly clamped
between the base and the adjustable
weight, which is held in place by a
strong spring that is easily moved
with one hand, as shown in the cut.
It works equally well for one or loo
sheets of paper. Handy, orna-
mental, durable, and always in
place. Nickel 50c. Japanned 25c.

69e. Ventilated Eye Shade. The

most comfortable, durable, lightest, cool-
est, best. A row of holes round the rim
nearest the forehead allows a circulation of
air and prev^ents overheating the eyes. A
flexible brass spring runs round the outer edge, keeping it in shape. It
can be easily bent, so as to give the proper hold on the head, or it can be
cliano-ed at anv time to suit the wearer. Price 15c. each, or mailed,
postpaid, for 20c.

69g. Glass Pen Cleaner. Simple, quick,
convenient. No machinery to get out of order.
Takes little room on the desk. Always ready
when wanted. Stiff brushes are firmly fastened
inside a glass cup, which is protected and made
stable by an iron base. When the cup is filled
^ with water, the pen can be thoroughly cleaned with
a single motion of the hand, and without the danger of injury incurred
by use of rags, chamois-skin, shot, etc. No one who has tried this
patent cleaner will again use the old-fashioned devices. It saves its
co.st, in lengthening the life of steel pens, which corrode rather than
wear out. Price 25c. each.

69p. Perfect Pencil Sliarp-
ener. Saves soiled fingers, and
much time where lead pencils are
used to any extent. We have se-
lected this from all the candidates
or favor as the best. Simple in
S construction and working, and costs
nothing to maintain. Price, $1.00.

Address all orders to Library Bureau.

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73c-d. Open Deck Daniier
Uevolving' Bookcase. 20 in.

.■iquare, 42 and 54 in. high. Re-
volves in a circle 28^ in. in
diameter.

The open deck gives an extra
shelf for large books, atlases,
music, unbound periodicals, etc.,
thus combining bookcase and
book-rack.

One of the most attractive pat-
terns made.

PRICES
73c. 2 sections high . . . $14.00
73<l. 3 " "... 16.00

Address all orders to Library

Bureau.

73a-l}. Banner Revolv-
ing' Bookcase. i6}4 in.

square, 33 in. high, holds 32
thick. Royal 8° volumes, size
of American Cyclopaedia, be-
sides several larger volumes
on top.

PRICES

73a. 2 sections, 23 ''i- higlii ^^ in cut,
68 in. of shelving, weiglit, packed,
50 lbs $9.00

73b. 3 sections, 43 in. high, 112
in. of shelving, weight, packed,
65 lbs 11.00

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73^2. Daiuier Revolv-
ing' Bookcase. Same capac-
ity and space occupied as 73e-g,
but ornamented by a rope
moulding at the top, and has
an adjustable book rest on top.
This rest is held at any angle
by a self-acting ratchet, and
furnishes an admirable holder
for the dictionary, atlas, or other
reference books. This is one
of the handsomest cases in the
list. Made in antique oak,
natural cherry, imitation ma-
hogany, and walnut.

PRICES
73g2. 2 sections high . $14.00
73g3. 3 " " . IG.OO

With brass rods in place of vertical
wood strips, these are ^i.oo additional.

73e-g. Chanipion Danner
Revolving- Bookcase. No

cases, except the 731 and 73J, have
had so large a sale. Revolves in a
smaller circle ; fits into corners and
spaces that cannot accommodate
the larger ; while slight changes in
construction make a lower price
possible. Each section has i meter
(40 in.) of shelving. Case is 20 in.
square, or same diameter as Open
Deck. Walnut, oak or cherry at
same price.

PRICES

73e. 2 sections high
73f. 3
732-. 4

$12.00
14.00
16.00

.^issiui^UMIIiliillUiliiiiiiillilUUliU*"

T ^ '^

73c-3. Open Deck Daiiner Kevolviiig- Bookcase. More
elaborate finish than 73c, but same form and size. A very handsome
case ; has rope moulding at the top and base, and carved corners. The
finest finish and most elaborate pattern made.

PRICE

TSc-S. 2 sections, and buok-shelf

$18.00

731i-k. Standard Banner Revolving Bookcases. The

most widely used pattern, costing less in proportion to capacity than
any other case. 24 in. square ; each section has 56 in. of shelving.
The bottom section is 12, the others 10 in. high. Made in antique
oak, natural cherry, and walnut.

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73h. 2 sections high, 112 inches shelving . 8l(».00
73i, -, « " 168 " '■' • 18.00

*,o-i . w '< 224. " " • '^0.00

i;'3]^, << << 280 " " • ^^-yy^

73k6.* This is an extra large case, of the same general style as the
Standard. It has 5 tiers or sections ; is 30 in. square, and 5 ft. 9 ni.
hio-h ; the shelves are 8>^ in. wide, and 21 in. long. The lower section
is I'' in high; all sections above, io>^ in. high, the whole case gives
35 ft. of shelving. Made in antique oaK, imitation mahogany^ a^nd
walnut. Price • • • • • • ' ' «>--<•

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Sargent Rotary Bookcases. The claim for these is that the
rotary movement being obtained at the bottom of the case, there is no
upright to warp and throw out of plumb, and thus revolve unevenly.
The cut shows the ball-bearing turn-table
which carries the weight, these balls being
connected by rotary axles. These cases
are very finely finished, made of carefully
selected stock, and avoid the somewhat
ungraceful feet of the Banner, the. rotary
table being a finished piece of work not
incongruous with the case. Special cat-

alog on application. Cases are finished in antique oak, walnut and bircj-i,

finished in imitation of mahogany,

73s3. Rotary Bookcase.

Has four shelves, 17^ in. long, giv-
ing 5 feet 8 in. of shelving. These
are the depth and hight to accommo-
date books of the size of the "Ency-
clopedia Britannica." Absolutely
no waste of space.

Size, 17 J^ in. square; hight, 31 in.;
shelves for two tiers of books on
each side; size of shelves, 17 in.
long by 8^ in. deep; hight of sec-
tions : lower, 11^ in.; upper, 11 in.
PRICE

73s2. Rotary Bookcase . . $10.00

With adjustable shelf, described

on following page . . . 13.50

73s3. Kotary Book-
case. Same as 73s?, except
one section taller. Hight of
case, 43 in. ; total shelving
space, 8 ft. 6 in This is the
most satisfactory low-priced pat-
tern.

PRICE
73s3. Rotary Bookcase $12.50
With adjustable shelt 16.0(1

Adjustable Shelf Attachment. May be applied to all 77s
cases. The shelf is adjustable to any angle, and forms a reading
easel, writing desk, or level extension of the bookcase top. It is
so arranged as not to interfere with the removal of the books from
the shelves. This shelf is furnished for any case at an additional
cost of $3.50.

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73s6. Rotary Bookcase. Size, 22 x 22 in. ; hight, 54 in. ; 8
shelves, 21^ ^7/i i''^- ; 8 side shelves, 6}^ in. Ion;;- ; bight of sections:
lower, 11^, second, 10^, third, 105^, fourth, 10 in.

Price, ...,«..,,» 832.00

With adjustable shelf, ,..,,,. 35.50

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73s9. Rotary Bookcase. Constructed to accommodate the six
volumes of the *' Century Dictionary " — one on each of the shelves
between the panels on the sides. All the other shelves are adjustable.
Very handsome in design and finish.

Size, 24x24 in. ; hight, 53 in. ; hight from lower shelf to under side
of top, 43 in. ; length of shelves, 20>^ in. ; depth, 9 in. ; width of
"Century Dictionary" shelves, S/i ii^- ; hight, 13^ in.

73s9. Rotary Bookcase, ' $3().00

With adjustable shelf,

33.50

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75. Jj. B. Reading tables. These are all special Library Bu-
reau designs and manufacture ; we offer them as the best, strongest,
handsomest, and most satisfactory for reading-rooms and libraries.
Every detail of construction has been carefully studied to obtain the
best results at a minimum cost. The material is of the best quality,
and the workmanship and finish of the highest grade. While we have
every facility for making any special design or variuticm, we strongly
recommend these styles as best adapted to all requirements. They are
stocked in antique oak, beautifully finished, and arc an ornament to any
room. They seat four persons easily, and can accommodate six if re-
quired. They are strongly constructed, and very durable. We do not
advise larger tables than those shown in the illustrations. Tables with
slides on either side, which when pulled out double the available space,
are made to order, not stocked. Many libraries are now using a round
table as shown in illustration. This is a new design, measuring 4 ft.
in diameter ; it has been widely adopted.

It is better to have several small tables in a library or reading-room
than one or two large ones ; available space can be utilized to greater
advantage, and the convenience of readers is increased, as few students
care to have their work inspected by tlie curious, or their attention
distracted by the close proximity of others.

The Library Bureau makes a specialty of liliputian tables and chairs
required for the use of children in libraries and reading-rooms.

Special terms on large orders.

7/>h. L. B. Reading table. Antique oak.
31)2 inches high.

Size, 4 ft. diameter,
Price, $25.00

129

loj. Tj. B. Readinj:^ table. Antique oak. Size, 3x5 f t. ;

3i>4 inches high. Price, $30.00

751. L. B. IleadiiijJ: tabic. Antique oak. Size, 3 ^ 5 ft. ;

3i>^ inches high. Price, S20.00

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75ii. Tj. B. Reading table. Antique oak. Size, 3x5 ft. ;

3i>4 inches high. Price, $15.00

7.5r. Ij. B. Reading' table. Antique oak.
3i>- inches high.

Size, 3x5 ft. ;

Price, $30.00

131

TGa, Tj. B. IJbrary, or study flat-top desk. This desk was
specially designed for literary workers. It is made entirely of wood,
of tlie very best material, workmanship, and finish. There is no cloth
top to get soiled by ink and other stains, or by the accumulation of
dust. The flat surface is smoothly polished, and the edges are bevelled
so that it can always and easily be kept clean. Every detail and all
requirements have been carefully studied, and the result is the most
useful library desk made. Its chief features are the interior adjustable
partitions which serve to make compartments and divisions running
either way of the nine drawers, and the reversible slides, which when
pulled out, double the surface of the table-top, without taking up
floor space. These slides, when taken out and reversed, can be used
for rough work requiring the use of pins or paste, without injuring the
desk in any way. The two upper drawers on either side have adjustable
partitions fitting the L. B. 33 size cards, or postal cards. These drawers
can also be fitted, if required, with blocks and rods to hold cards in
two rows the full length of the drawers. The top drawers can be re-
moved when in use and laid on the table-top, so that the cards in all
four drawers are equally available. A Yale lock is fitted to the centre
drawer which, when shut and locked, secures all the drawers. Size of
table, 4 ft. 6 in. x 2 ft. 6 in. ; 30)^ in. high. In oak, polished wood
top. Any other wood to order. Price, J>32.50

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76b. L. B. Library or study flat-top desk. Five drawers.
Similar to 76a in arrangement. Size, 4 ft. x 2 ft. 6 in. ; 30^ in. high.

Price, $*^7.00

76e. li. B. Library or study flat-top desk. Antique oak-
Size, 3 ft. X 5 ft. ; 30}4 in. high. Price, $45.00

133

'JTc. L. B. AVintlsor arm oliair,

Oak and imitation mahogany.
Price, SG.ob

134

77. Library, study, and reading-room chairs. The styles
shown in the following illustrations have been carefully selected from
a great variety of patterns and designs in order to meet the require-
ments of all libraries and reading-rooms most completely. They com-
bine elegance of form with strength and durability, and are in every
detail as perfect as good workmanship and reasonable price will permit.

Personal comfort when seated at a desk or table depends to a great
degree on the chair. The best chairs for desks or tables have low
braces instead of arms, this construction allowing the chair to be
brought closer to the desk or table, and enabling it to be pushed under
when not occupied. Swivel chairs are, by revolving, adjustable to any
desired hight ; the twisting motion in drawing up to, or leaving the desk,
is transferred from the feet and floor to the pivot screw, and thus both
floor and covering are preserved, and the durability of the chair is
increased.

Spring chairs rock on heavy springs, enabling the occupant to adjust
the slope of the back, and to gratify the common inclination to tilt back
or rock. These chairs are furnished with patent double casters with-
out extra charge.

In public reading-rooms chairs with four legs, like a dining-room
chair, are generally used, chiefly because they are less expensive than
those with swivel and spring.

Special lilliputian chairs are supplied for children's reading rooms.

L. B. Windsor arm chair. This design possesses all the re-
quirements of a strong, comfortable, and handsome chair at a reason-
able price. It is made with saddle-seat, rounded and slightly sloping
back. Being made of solid wood throughout, and thoroughly well
built, it will be found one of the most durable chairs that can be
obtained. Made in oak and imitation mahogany. Special terms will
be made on large orders. (See illustrations.)

Bent wood chairs. For all purposes the following light, strong,
and handsome chairs are in great favor, perhaps nowhere more than
in reading-rooms and libraries. So light, a child handles them easily ;
so strong, they are never broken. They are almost noiseless ; with the
patent L. B. rubber tips inserted, absolutely so, — a very important
consideration. Handsome and durable, these match any forms readily,
and have been adopted by a large number of prominent libraries. We
strongly recommend them for reading-rooms. Oak, and imitation
mahogany. (See illustrations.) Special terms will be made on large
orders.

135.

'71'dl. L. B. Victoria chair. Easy to get in and out of at a

table ; oak and imitation mahogany . . Price, JJfG.oO
ITd'i, Ditto, without swivel or spring Price, 4.50

77g3

77g4

77^3. Swivel and spring: desk chair
'77s'4. Swivel large seat arm chair .

S5.00
G.OO

137

Same as yjgi and 77g2, except the back, which is open.

PRICES

7 7 it. No arms

* 4 1^.

Arms and larire seats

'^.50

Discount on dozen lots.

138

78n. Ne^vspaper rack. A new device for holding files of
current newspapers in the most compact way, yet having each paper

partially exposed to view
for identification.

The problem of filing
papers in the least space,
consistent with ease of se-
lecting the one wanted with-
out handling the others,
has never till now been
satisfactorily solved. Our
new rack is the solution.

It is a frame of oak,
handsomely finished, with
slanting sides fitted with spe-
cially designed solid bronze
hooks sufficient for twenty
files. The hooks are ar-
ranged one above another
so the file sticks resting on
them leave about six inches
of each paper visible, except
the lowest ones, which are wholly exposed. Made to order in
walnut, cherry or mahogany.

Regular sizes 28 and 34 inches. Other sizes made to order.

Price .......

^Val^ut and cherry, additional

In mahogany, additional

Oak, cheaper finish electroplate hooks

$1500

2.00

3.00

12.00

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78i). Periodical rack. For holding current magazines. It is
made of oak, with slanting sides, so as to form a series of pockets like
a ticket case, in which the magazines rest one row above another. Its
advantages are obvious. It takes one third the floor space of tables.
It costs less. The magazines cannot be knocked off by careless hand-
ling. Each one is sufficiently exposed to enable the reader to find the
one wanted without touching others. As desirable for hotels and
news-rooms as for libraries. These can be made to order in walnut,
cherry, or mahogany, or in two-sided form.

Price .....

Walnut and cherry, additional
In mahogany, additional

$18.00
2 00
4.00

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781*. Periodical Rack. For holding current magazines and
periodicals in the upper part, and arranged with trays for storage pur-
poses in the lower part.

Six numbers of 'ordinary thickness can be filed in each tray. The
most complete, attractive, and practical periodical rack ever designed for
the average library.

Price in quarter sawed white oak, $105.00.

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79b. Coiiibinecl Steps and Chair. This indispensable piece
of furniture is more practical than any steps previously offered.
The steps are better arranged, and the chair is comfortable. They
occupy little space, are strong, and can be easily moved. The cuts
illustrate the advantages better than any description. A trial order
will be still more convincing.

Price in oak, $4.00.

143

Art Book Case. This case is made of the best quartered sawed
white oak, finished all around, and can be fitted with roller curtain front
if desired. The shelves are fitted with extension duplex slides, which
reduce friction and permit the full use of the shelf without danger of
dropping it. The tops of the shelves are covered with billiard cloth,
which saves the binding, as the shelf is withdrawn instead of the book ;
wear and tear is reduced to a mininuuu.

Prices will be furnished on aj^plication.

144

DICTIONARY HOLDERS

These ingenious devices have been before the public only a few
years, but are found to answer so universal a want that they arc now
considered an indispensable accompaniment to a dictionary. A dic-
tionaiy without a holder is a hidden treasure. The dictionary, to be
of service, must be used ; to be used it must be at hand when wanted,
and to be at hand when wanted it must be in a holder ready for
reference. Children and grown people use a dictionary if it is in a
holder, when they would not go to a bookcase for it. The holder is
worth its cost for the preservation it affords. The great and costly
book does not get racked, soiled, spoiled, or used as a footstool. Open
it, and it remains open ; close it, and it remains closed. If at your side
when reading, the task of looking up new words is not deferred and
then forgotten, but done instantly and easily. A thousand dictionaries
in out-of-the-way places do not instruct, while a single dictionary mounted
in a holder might serve thousands. In fact, the holder is the great
helper of the great lexicons, and in making —
these stores of learning available is second \
in importance only to the lexicons them-
selves.

86c. Century dictionary stand.
A handsome stand of polished oak, made
with 7 shelves, one for each volume of
the Century Dictionary. Each shelf is
fitted with 5 patent brass rollers, on which
the book rests. These allow the heavy
volumes to be removed without wear to
leather or cloth binding. The stand is
made with sloping top on which to rest
the volume during consultation.

Price in oak, $15.()0.

Other woods to order.

S(;(i3.

With Side Shelf.
Price, $6.50.

86€l3.

Dictionary Holder, with Casters.
Price, $5.00.

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86d5.

With Central Revolvin;
Price, 56.75.

Shelf.

8(kllO. With self-adjusting
movement. By opening at any
point the heavier side of the
book, by its own weight, adjusts
itself to a lower plane than the
lighter, and the pages alwa}s lie
perfectly flat.

Japanned $5.00

Gold bronze finish . . . 500
Nickel-plated throughout . 8.00

86d 11. Harvard dictioiiary-lioUler. Made of malleable
iron. The legs are steel, having a new and simple construction for
putting together. The part holding the volume is made of polished
oak, ensuring its perfect protection.

Complete, with revolving shelf, bronze finish, and nickel

trimmings . $3.00

Ditto, antique copper finish . . , = 5.00

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86e. Atlas Stand.

Made for holding an atlas
or large folios when open,
at any desired angle, and
when closed, protects from
injury and keeps the book
in good form.

Oak, walnut, or cherry.
Price, $7.00.

86e3. Reading
Stand. A combination
of the Chair Reading
Rest and revolving side
shelf upon the tripod of an
86di Dictionary Holder.
It gives adjustable hight
and angle, and on casters
it can be slid about the
room, alongside the chair
or lounge, allowing a
greater variety of posi-
tions to the user than is
^ possible with the chair
rest. Walnut, oak, or
cherry. Price, $7.00.

149

86f. Perfection Book Rest.

Adjustable to any incline. From the
top of the rod, fastened to the chair
arm, extends a jointed lever by means
of which the position of the book can
be arranged to suit the convenience of
the reader.

The top can be used as a writing desk,
and a drawer holds writing materials.

PRICES

86fl.

Plain oak, walnut

or cherry, .

$3.50

86f3.

Billiard cloth top.

4.00

86f3.

Plain black walnut

with drawer,

4.50

86f4.

Billiard cloth top

with drawer,

5.00

8611. Perfection Table
Rest. Adjustable to any an-
gle, and revolves at a touch.
The base alone is a valuable
supplement to 86f. Furnished
in oak, walnut, or cherry.

PRICE
80h. Peifection Ta])le Rest,

Complete, . . . $i».()()
Base only . 7o

I50

S(>k. Ann Rest. In writing on the bottom

lines oi the Accession Book or any account book
tlie writer is compelled to have some supj^ort for
the arm, or the haiulwritini;" becomes cramped and
not uniform with the rest of the pag'e. The L. B.
Arm Rest overcomes this difficulty, and gives
greater ease in writing.
Made, in oak, handsomely finished. Price, 75c.

861. L..B. Ledger
Rest. For holding
on the desk, at any
angle, large books of
record or reference,
like the heavy library
accession book. An
improvement on the
form heretofore used
in banks and offices. When not in use it shuts flat, and can be stored
between the books.

We make for "cap" books a small size, 40x44 cm (16 x 18 in.);
for "medium" and "demy" books, 44 x 60 cm (18 x 24 in.) ; and one
for large bank and insurance books, 50 x 75 cm (20 x 30 in.). Oak,
walnut, and cherry in stock, and other woods made to order. The
Rest saves the books as well as the writer, and is indispensable when
once used. Our L. B. is at once handiest, folds more compactly,
is handsomest, and for quality, the cheapest.

PRICES
8611. 40x44 cm. (i6x iS in.)
861 -i. 44x60 " (1 8x24 in.)
8613. 50V75 " (20x30 in.)

S3. 00
3.50
4.00

INDEX.

Reference is made liotli to catalog nunilicr and page.

Catalog No. Page

A-Z guides 24f4, 5 39

Abridged decimal classification 12a 7

Abridged Library school rules ijai 10

Accession books

description 3 1 a, b 79, 80

prices 31a, 31b 81,82

Accession rules, Library school 13a 9

stamp 26i 69

Acme pockets 39c i 66

Adhesive cloth 39b 93

paper 39a 93

Adjustable book cover 36a-c 91

chair rest 86f 149

shelf attachment for rotary bookcases 73s 125

Aids for libraries

A L A subject headings 13I 10

Card catalog rules 13a, e g-i i

Cutter author tables 13b, c 10

Decimal and expansive classifications 12, 12a, b 7, 8

Library periodicals iSa-c 11-13

ALA book size rule 29S2 tj

ALA Standard accession book

description 3131-4 79, 80

prices 3iai-4 81

subject headings 13I 10

Alphabetic order table, Cutter-Sanborn 13c 10

Angle blocks, description 38

Arm chairs -j-/ 133-136

Arm rest 86k 1 50

Arrangement card 33ni5 87

Art book case 25 143

Athenaeum newspaper file 46ni 103

Atlas stand 86e 148

Atwater newspaper file 46n8 104

Author tables. Cutter, Cutter-Sanborn 13b, c 10

Automatic numbering stamps 26i 69

Bank pins 58c 115

Bases for outfits 22W 52-56

rotary for 22dg, 12. 15 22W 52

Bent wood chairs 77 136, 7

Best books card 33ni6 88

Bibliography card 33iiH 87

Binders

Common sense 42a 95, 96

Emerson 41 94

Library scrap . 44i 96

Shelf list 331. 3 83, 84

Spring back 46a 102

152

Catalog No. Page

Binding l)Ook 3 ix 85

sheet 35y 90

slip 3SX 90

Biography card 33^3 87

Biography cross reference cards 33in • 87

Blanks, clay and serial 31'' 84

Blocks, description 38

Blocks or pads, paper 53 1. n. p 1 1 1

Blotting pads for desks 64d 1 1 8

Book braces 28 a-e 72-75

card and pocket charging systems 62-66

covers 36a, b 9 1

dummies 28d 75

number stamp 26J 70

pockets 39c, 1-6 66

repair material 39^, b 93

rest 86f 149

size card 29SI TJ

size rule 2932 77

Book supports

description 28a-e 72

Buffalo 28e 75

Crocker 28c 74

New LB 28b 77,

Old L B 28a 7Z

Book trays 2ie 35

trucks 2ia, b 34> 35

Bookcases

Revolving 73a-k 120-123

Rotary 73S2-Q 124-127

Standard Danner 73h-k 122-123

Borrower's card 34^1, 34a4 64, 65

card pocket 39C4 60

street and house register card 59

Boxes

C C pamphlet 45o 101

Clacher pampldet 4Sa 100

L B file 48a-p 108-110

Scrap 97

Boxwood ALA size rule 2952 77-8 1

Braces for books 28a-e 72-75

Bracket step and handle 29a 76

Brass letters and numbers 38a 93

Breed's portfolio scrap book 44t> 98

Bristol guides 24fi-i2 38, 39

Browne charging system. Plan i 59- 60

Brush erasers 63a 117

Buffalo book brace 28e 75

Cabinets, card tray 22d2-96 4"-56

Call slips 34b 63

Call slip trays 2sa. 25b 1-6 64

Card catalog, description 36

outfits, description 46-5 1

fittings 38-40

Card Catalog outfits

Bases 22w. 22W3 52-56

Large tray cases ZT, size cards 22d 12-96 49-5 1

Small tray cases " " 22d2-9 47-48

Small trays " " 22 C2. 4. 6. 7. 46

33 size card box. outfit 48p 1 10

Card Catalog rules

Library school 13a

Library school simplified I3ai to

Linderfelt. Eclectic i3e 1 1

^53

Catalog No Page

Cards

Description 33. 3431.4 41-45. 60-65

Borrower's card 3431, 3434 65. 62.

Borrower's register card 58

Borrower's street and house register card 59

Catalog 33m 1-7 87, 88

Cliarging 34a, 3432, 3

Colored 33I. r. x. 34a 44. 64

Cotton cards. . 331c. re. xc 44

Linen cards 33I. r. x 43, 44

Plain cards 32,33 45

Paper slips t,2. 33d. h 86

Shelf list cards 32I ' 84

Tab cards 33 58

32, 23 catalog cards and slips 32, 33 86

Unruled cards 32, 33 45

Case for art books 143

Cases for books 73a-k, 7352-9 120-127

for cards 22c. d96 48P 46-51. no

Cases for pamphlets

C C 45 Jii-o I o I

Clacher 45a 100

L. B 48a-p 108-110

\'ertical file 48 112-113

Cases for slips 25a. 2sb. 1-6 ' 63, 64

Cases, pigeon hole 48a-f 106, 107

Catalog cards

Arrangement 331115 87

Best books 33ni6 88

Bibliography 331114 87

Biography 33m3 87

Biography cross reference 331111. 87

Colored 33I, r. x. 43, 44. 64

Cotton Card 33IC re. xc. 44

Criticism 33ni2 87

Linen 33I, r, x. 43, 44

Plain cards 32, 33 45

Removal '33m7 88

2,2, 33 catalog cards and slips 32. 33 86

Catalog department 5

Catalog rules

Library school 13a 9

Simplified 1331 10

Linderfelt. Eclectic 136 11

C C pamphlet cases and pockets 45m-o loi

Century dictionary stand 86c 144

Chair reading rest 86f 149

tips, rubber 29c 76

Chairs

Arm chairs y- 133-137

Bent wood chairs 77g 3. 4. yy'\ i, 2 136. 137

Victoria 77d2 135

Victoria swivel 77A1 135

Windsor arm 77c 133

Champion Danner revolving bookcase 73e-g 121

Charging cards 34a-2. 3 64. 65

cases 25a. 25b, 25c, 25C1. 2 65

Charging systems

description 58-63

Plan I Browne 59, 60

Plan 2 61,62

Plan 3 Book, card and pocket system • 62, 63

Plan 4 Slip system 63

Checking p3per , . '. 53 1 1 1

154

Catalog No. Page

Children's reading room furniture

Chairs TJ 134

Pratt Institute . . 20

Tables 75 128

Circular table 7Sh 128,

Clacher patent pamphlet box 45a 100

Clasps, spring 58 115

Classifications

Cutter. Expansive 12b 8

Dewey. Deeimal 12, 12a 7

Clinch paper clips 58i 1 1 6

Clips for papers

Clinch SSi 116

Clip and paper weight 64 119

Steel ledger 81

Spring clasp 58 115

Utility 58U 116

Cole size cards 29SI Tj. 81

Colored cards 33, 34a 2-4 44. 64

Combination paper weight and clip 64 119

Common sense binder 42a 95, 96

newspaper tile holder 46n6 103

Condensed accession book 31b 1-4 81, 82

Conductor's punches 6ip 117

Consultation department 5

Cotton cards 33lc, re, xc 44

Covers for accession books 81

Ijooks 36a, b 91

Criticism cards 33m2 87

Crocker book braces 28c 74

Cutter, C. A. Decimal author table 13b 10

Expansive classification 12b 8

Cutter-Sanborn. Alphabetic order table 13c 10

D and H paper catalog slips 32, 33 86

Danner revolving bookcases 73a-k 120-123

Date holders 26g, h 69

pad 26n2 70

stamps 26a-f 67, 68

Dates, L. B 26a 67

Day and serial blanks 3ir 84

Day guides. 1-3 1 24f 10 39

Decimal author table 13b 10

classification .12, 12a 7

classification numlttrmg stamp zd'^j, 70

classification printed shelf labels 37a-c 91, 92

Departments

Catalog 5

Consultation S

Employment 5

Furniture 6

Publication 6

Stack 26-33

Supplies 6

Woodwork 14-25

Desk blotting pads 64d 1 18

Desks, flat top 76a-e 131, 132

Dewey, Melvil. Decimal classification 12, 12a 7

Diamond frame steel stack 26-33

Dictionary holders and stands 86c. d. i. 3. 5. 10. it. 144-148

Discounts on cards 45

Dummies for books 28d 75

Duplicate sale slip 352 90

Eclectic card catalog rules 136 11

Embossing stamp 26m 70

Emerson binder 41 94

Employment department S

155

Catalog No. Page

117

Erasers

I'rush 63a

Steel 636 1 1 8

Typewriter 63c 117

Expansive classification 12b 8

indexes 48 108-1 10

Eye shade 6gc 119

I'aslencr for table 2gz yy

File cases for letters

L. B. Letter 48g 108-110

Vertical 48 112-113

Files for newspapers

Athenaeum 46ni 103

Atwater 46n8 1 04

Common sense 46n6 103

I^. B. bamboo 105

L. B, boxes 48 loS-iio

Files for pamphlets

<^'. C 45m-o 10 1

Clacher 4Sa 100

L. B 48a-p 108. 1 10

X'ertical ^8 112,113

Files for periodicals

L. B. boxes ^jS 1 08-1 10

L. B. rack and file 78r 140

Vertical 1 12. 1 13

Flat top desks 76a-e 131, 132

Folding steps 79a 142

Folio reading stand ... 86e 148

Furniture department g

Children's reading- room 75. ■;■; 128-134

Museum 22-25

Special, illustrations 15-22

Gelatine stamji pad 26n2 70

Glass pen cleaner 69^ 1 1 9

Guard rods, description 40

Guides

'\->^ ^4t'4. 5 3S. 39

Bristol 24fi-i2 38, 39

Day. 1-3 1 24fio 39

Month 24f6 39

Printed 24f i, 2 38, 39

State 24f 1 2 39

\X'eek 24f8 39

Gummed lal)els 37.?-j 9~

H paper catalog slips 32, 33 86

Harvard dictionary holder 86diT 147

Higgins drawing board mucilage 56 115

photo mounter 56 115

Holders

for dictionaries 86c. 86d2, 3. 5. 10, 11. 144-148

for labels on cases 40

'for newspapers 46n i. 6, 8. 103-105

for shelf labels 29U. v 78

Illustrations

Children's reading room furniture 20

Special furniture 'S-2S

Stack 26-33

\\'oodwork 1 5-25

Indexes, exjiansive 48 108-110

Ink for stamps 2603 70

Inkstand - 66a. b i 18

Intcrchangcal)le pigeon hole cases 47a-f 106, 107

Interior locking attachments 40

156

Catalog No. I'age

Label holders

for cases

for shelves 2911, v

Labels

Brass letter and rmml)er 38a

Decimal classification shelf 37a-c

Gummed 37g-J

Miscellaneous printed 37d

Printed for cases

Printed for shelves 37a-d

Larjge tray outfits

3i size cards 22di2-96

22A12

" 22dl5

" 22d20

" 22d30

'■ 22d6o

" 22d72

22d96

Ledger clip

rests 861, 1-3

Letters and numbers, Brass 38a

Lever dater 26d4

self inker 26di, 2

Library aids

Blank books 3 1 a. b. u. v. x

Card catalog rules 13a. i3e

Classifications 12, 12a, b

Cutter author tables 13!^. c

Labels 37g-j- 38a-d

List of subject headings 13I

Periodicals i Sa-c

Printed shelf labels 37a-d

Size notation card 29S1

Size notation rule 29S2

Special catalog cards 33mi-7

Stationery 3'- 35- 53

Library departments

Catalog

Consultation

Employment

Furniture

Publication

Stack

Supplies

Woodwork

Library periodicals

I^ibrary journal iS'^

Library notes i Sa

Public libraries i SC

Library school card catalog, shelf, and accession rules 13a

.Simplified edition i3ai

Library stationery

lllank bonks 3ia, b. u, v. x

P.lank book sheets 31a, b 5. 3.S.V. 3.Sv.

Blocks or pads of paper S3h u- P-

Paper specially ruled 53

Pencils S5ai

Pens -SSa

Shelf list .sheets 3ii. J

Statistical sheets 3ir. 33

Linderfelt, K. A. Eclectic card catalog rules i3e

Linen cards 32, 33-1. r, x

List of subject headings 13I

Lock guard rods

91,

92
92
92
40

91.

-SI

49.

49-

52.

49.

SO.

SI
51
51
81
ISO
93
68

67.

.68

-91

-1 1

7.8

. 92
10

-13

, 92

77-

.81

//■

.81

.88

81-84

. 90

. 91

5
.S
5
6
6

-33
6

,-2S

12
II
13

9
10

t-91

81-84. yo-oi

I I I

III

114

,84
84
II

. 44
10
40

157

Catalog No. Page

Locking attachments

Manila C C pamphlet cases 45m i, 2

hook card pockets 3901-6

book covers . 36a. h

Miscellaneous printed shelf labels 37d

Month guides 24(6

Mucilage 56

Museum furniture

New L B Ijook supports 28b

New York shelf list sheets 3 1 j

Newspaper files and holders

Athenaeum 46n i

Atwater 46n8

Common sense 46n6

L B bamboo

L B boxes 48

Newspaper pins 58

rack 78n

Numbering stamps

Automatic 26i

Book number 26J

D C 26i3

Number labels, Brass 38a

Numbers, Cutter author 13b, c

Old L B book support 28a

One piece book cover 36b

Open deck Banner revolving bookcases /"3C-d

Order book 3 1 u, i , 2

sheets 35V

slip 35U

tables, alphabetic 13b. c.

Pad date holder 26g

Pads and blocks 53I. n. p

Pads for stamps 26n2

Pamphlet cases

C C 45m-o

Clacher 4 i^a

L B 48a-p

\^ertical file 48

Pamphlet pockets 45ml. 2

Paper L B 53

Paper catalog slips -^2. ^t, d. h.

Paper fasteners

Bank ]iins 58c

Clinch 58i

Patent spring clasps 58

Steel ledger clip

Utility clip 58U

Paper shears 6 1 a. b

slips '. 32, ^^^^. d. h

weight and clip 64

Paste 56

Patent locking attachment

spring clasps 58

Pen cleaner 6og

Pencil date holder 26h

sharpener 6op

Pencils 55^1

Pens 55a

Perfect inkstand 66a. b

pencil sharpener 69P

Perfection book rest 8of

table rest 86h

Perforating stamp 26p

lOI

22-25

103

104

103

105

08-1 10

115

138

122

III

lOI

100

08-1 10

1 12

lOI

III

115

116

119

114

118

149

i5«

Catalog No. Page

Periodical racks

L B 78p 139

L B new 78q 141

L B rack & file 78r 140

Periodicals for libraries

Library journal isb 12

Library notes 15a 11

Public libraries iSC 13

Photo mounter 56 nS

Photograph swinging frame 24

Pigeon hole cases 47'A-i 106, 7

Pin for shelf 29X 77

Pins 58c 115

Plain cards 32, 33 45

Pockets

Book 39 c 1-2. 6. 66

Card 39c 3, 4. 5 66

Pamphlet 46m, 1.2 loi

Portfolio scrap book 44b 98

Pratt Institute, Children's room, illustration 20

Price list

Card outfits 46-56

Printed guides, description 38, 39

labels for cases, description 40

shelf labels 3"'i-d 9 1 - 92

Public libraries 15c 13

Publication department 6

Publications 7-i3

Punches 6ip 117

Punching cards 42

Racks

Newspaper 78n 1 38

Periodical /Sp, q. r 139- Mi

Reading chairs 77 i33-i37

stand 86e 148

tables 75b. j. 1. n. r. 128-130

Rook form 31V i, 2 85

Card form 58. 9

Relative index 12 7

Removal card 3Z'^^'^7 88

Rests

Arm 86k 1 50

Atlas 86e 148

Book 86f. 86h. 149

Chair 86f 149

Ledger 861 150

Reading ^6^2 149

Table 86h 149

Revolving bookcases

Danncr 73a-k 120-123

Sargent 73S2-9 124-127

Revolving shelf pin 29X 77

Rods 40

Rotary base 22W 52

bookcases 73S2-9 1 24- 127

Round table 7Sh. 128

Ru1)ber chair tips 29c 76

dates 26a 67

erasers • 63a. c 117

Rule. Size 29s 2 77.81

Rules for card catalogs 13a, 130 9-1 '

Ruling on cards 42

on paper S3 i ' '

Sale duplicate slip 35z 90

159

Catalog Xo. Page

Sargent, rotary bookcases 73S2-g 124-127

Scissors .6ia, b 116

Scrap books and boxes

Breed's portfolio 44b 98

L B scrap book, manila sheets in binder 441 96

L B scrap l)ox 44a 97

manila sheets in box 485 108-110

Utility scrap book . . 44U

Screw rods 40

Self inking stamps 26di, 2. 26f 67, 68

library dnter 26e 68

Serial blanks 3 1 r 84

Shade for eyes fige 119

Shears ^ 6ia, b 116

Shelf attachment for Sargent rotary bookcases 73s 125

label holders 29U, v 78

labels, printed 37a-d 91, 92

Shelf list binders 3ii, j 83, 84

cards 32I 84

description 3ii, j 82, 83

rules 13a 9

sheets 311, j 83, 84

Shelf pin, revolving 29X tj

Shelving Sec Stacks

Simplified Lil)rary school rules i3ai 10

Size card 29S1 yj. 81

rule 2932 jy. 81

Sizes of cards 41

Slip charging system. Plan 4 63

covers for accession books 81

trays 25b, 1-6 • 64

Slips, paper

Binding 35X 90

Call 34b 2 63

Catalog 32, 33d. h. 86

Order 35U 89

Paper block 53 1 1 1

Sale duplicate 35z 90

Sloping slip case . 25a 63

Small card index box 48p no

Small tray outfits

Tin, for 2,2 cards 22CI 46

Wood, covered paper 32 size cards 22C3 46

Oak, no covers, rod " 2205 46

Tin, for 33 cards 22C2 46

Wood, covered paper 33 size cards 22C4 46

Oak, no covers, rod " 2206 46

Oak. shut over cover, rod. ... " 22C7 46

Oak cabinets for 33 size cards 22d2 47

" 22d4. 47

..22d6 48

22d9 48

Sorting tin trays 23!. 1. p. s 57

Special cases, description 37

Special furniture. Sec illustrafioiis

children's reading room furniture 20. 128. 134

Special library cards

Borrower's 34ai. 34^4- 64, 65

Borrowers' register tab 58

Arrangement 33015 87

Best books 33^16 88

Bibliography 33m4 87

Biography 33^3 87

Biography, cross reference 33nii 87

i6o

Catalog No. Page

Special library cards cont'd

Charging 34a. 3432, 3 60. 62-64, 5

Criticism 331112 87

Removal 33^7 88

Shelf list 32I 84

Special wood work 14

illustrations 1 5-25

Specimen cases for mtiseums 23

Spring back binder 102

clasps 58 115

Sponge cuj) 66s 118

Stack s 26-28

Illustrations 29-33

Stamp ink 26n3 70

pads 2602 70

Stamps and dates

Accession 26i 69

Book number 26J 70

Dating 26a-e 67, 68

D C numbering 26i 3 70

Embossing 26m 70

Lever 26d i. 2. 4 67. 68

Numbering, automatic 26i 69

Perforating 26p 7 1

Rubber 26a 67

Self inking 26e, f 68

Standard Banner revolving bookcases 73h-k 122. 123

Stands

Atlas 86e 148

Dictionary 86d2-i i 145-147

Reading 86e 148

State guides 24f 1 2 39

shelf labels 37d. 92

Stationery

Blank books Sia. b. u. v. x 81-91

Blank book sheets 31a. b 5. 35V, y 81, 82. 83.84. 90, 91

Blocks or pads of paper 53 1. n p. 1 1 1

Paper specially ruled S3 1 1 1

Pencils SSai - 1 14

Pens 5Sa 114

Shelf list sheets 3ii. J 83, 84

Statistical blanks 3ir. 53. 84-1 11

Steel eraser 63e 118

ledger clip 81

pens 114

Steel stack 26-28

Illustrations 29-33

Step and handle 29a 76

Steps, folding '. . 79a 142

Street and house index of borrowers 59

Subject headings 13I 10

Supplies department 6

Supports for books 28a-c. e 72-75

Swinging photo frames 22

Swivel chairs 77 1,35. 136

Tab cards 33 58

Table fastener 29Z 77

rest 86h 149

Tables 75h. j. 1. n. r. 128-130

Children's 75 128

Circular 75h 128

Oblong 7SJ 129-130

Tin charging trays 25a-25b 1-6. 25C4 46. 57

trays 22CI, 2. 23i-l. p-s 25bi-4 64. 62

Tips for chairs 29c 76

i6i

Catalog No. Page

Tray cases

description

large 22(1 1 2-96

small 22c 1-7, d2-g

Trays for books 2ie-f

Trays for slips 25a, b 1-6

Trays for sorting 23, i-l, p-s

Trucks 2 1 a, b

Typewriter eraser 63c

Utility clip 58U

scrap book 44U

Ventilated eye shade 6ge

Vertical file case 48. r

Victoria chairs 77

Week guides 24f8

Weight and clip, comljination 64

Windsor arm chair 77

Wood C C pamphlet cases 45 o

book dummies 28d

Wood work department

48-51

46-48

34,35

116

119

12-113

135

119

133

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