b. For other works which are likely to be inquired for not under the first word but under the catch-word of the title. To be made to the author.
Ex. The fac-simile of the Laurentian ms. of Sophocles might be spoken of or referred to as “The Laurentian ms.” simply.
It is not easy to decide when to make such entries nor how many to make. “An account of the baronial mansions of England in the olden time” may be asked for as “Baronial halls” or as “English baronial halls” or perhaps as “Mansions of the olden time.” If references are made from all possible headings which might occur to an inaccurate memory, there will be no end to the catalogue.
87. Make a subject-word entry for all anonymous biographies and works of a biographical character. (See § [68], note 3.)
Ex.
Cromwell, Oliver. PERFECT politician, The; life of Cromwell. London, 1681. 8º.
— TREASON’S masterpiece; or, Conference between Oliver and a committee of Parliament. London, 1680. 8º.
For greater security this latter ought to have also a first-word reference.
88. Make a subject-word reference—
a. For all anonymous works which admit of it, to the author if known, otherwise to the first word.