The Card Catalog highlights the literary treasures in the Library of Congress's immense collection. Featuring more than 200 full-colour images of original catalog cards, first edition book covers and photographs from the library's magnificent archives, this is a visual celebration of the rarely-seen treasures in America's most famous library and the brilliant catalogue system that has kept it organised for hundreds of years. Ordered chronologically with engaging text that charts the history of the catalogue--from its origins 5,000 years ago to modern day card catalogs--and sprinkled with fun facts and anecdotes throughout, The Card Catalog is THE book for book lovers.