CRITIC'S CORNER: BREEN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA

The critic's corner has generated a great deal of interest. Next week we'll focus on a book on U.S. Numismatics: "Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins" Remember, our intention is not to discuss content, but to take the bibliophile's perspective.

What are the book's best and worst features? What could have been done to improve it? Would you have changed the illustrations? The text? The layout? The arrangement? The numbering system? What features could have improved its usability, readability, or reference value?

Wayne Homren, Editor

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The E-Sylum: Volume 3, Number 7, February 13, 2000, Article 6

CRITIC'S CORNER: BREEN'S ENCYCLOPEDIA

Wayne Homren, Editor