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, |
Indicates a gap in a range
of holdings. Blanks are not used before or after the comma. |
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Separates alternative
numbering schemes. Blanks are not used before or after the equal sign. |
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Indicates combined
numbering, combined v.1/2 (diagonal) chronology or non-calendar year
chronology data. Blanks are not used before or after the diagonal. |
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Indicates an unbroken range
of holdings or open holdings. Blanks are not used before or after the hyphen. |
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Separates enumeration and
chronology when the data are recorded together. Parentheses are neither
preceded nor followed by a blank. |
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+ |
Separates a basic
bibliographic unit from a subsequent one or from a secondary bibliographic
unit. Blanks are used before and after a plus sign. |
1 v. + 1 disk |
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? |
Indicates unknown digit(s)
of a date when either the decade and/or year are not known. A blank is not
used before the question mark; a closing question mark is followed by a
blank. |
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s “ “ |
Encloses the Name of Unit.
The opening quotation mark is always preceded by a blank; the closing
quotation mark is always followed by a blank. |
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; |
Indicates a
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s [ ] |
Encloses supplied
enumeration or chronology. The opening square bracket is always preceded by a
blank; the closing square bracket is always followed by a blank. |
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| Area, content of
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designations |
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