[DCRM-L] books with gatherings in different formats

[Noble, Richard]

In a larger book, with only a few gatherings in a different format from the
rest, I'd advise you to state the predominant format only and, obviously,
note the irregularity. In this case, however, "12mo and 8vo" seems just
right.

RICHARD NOBLE : RARE BOOKS CATALOGER : JOHN HAY LIBRARY : BROWN UNIVERSITY
PROVIDENCE, RI 02912 : 401-863-1187/FAX 863-3384 : RICHARD_NOBLE at BROWN.EDU


On Thu, Feb 2, 2012 at 11:54 AM, Cates, Patrick <cates at gts.edu> wrote:

> I have a couple 18th century French pamphlets (2-3 gatherings) in
> which one gathering is 8vo and the other(s) 12mo.  For example, the
> signatures are A-B12 C8 and the chain lines are horizontal in
> gatherings A-B and vertical in gathering C.  Is it acceptable to give
> "12mo and 8vo" as the format in 300 $c or is it better to just pick
> one?  I'd make a note either way.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Patrick Cates
> Technical Services Librarian
> Christoph Keller, Jr. Library
> General Theological Seminary
> 440 W. 21st Street
> New York, NY 10011
> 212-243-5150 x354
>
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