13.5A. Preliminary rule

13.5A1. Scope.

See 1.5A1.

13.5A2. Punctuation

For instructions on the use of spaces before and after prescribed punctuation, see 1.0C.
Precede each physical description by a full stop, space, dash, space or start a new paragraph.
Precede other physical details (i.e., other than extent or dimensions) by a colon.
Separate each part of the description of other physical details by a comma, conjunction, or preposition.
Precede dimensions by a semicolon.
Precede each statement of accompanying material by a plus sign.
Enclose physical details of accompanying material in parentheses.

13.5A3.

In presenting information in the physical description area, follow the instructions set out in 1.5A3-1.5A5.

13.5B. Extent of descriptive unit (including specific material designation)

13.5B1.

Record the extent of the unit being described as instructed in 1.5B. Also consult the .5B rules in the chapter(s) dealing with the broad class(es) of material to which the unit being described belongs.

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13.5C. Other physical details

13.5C1.

Give any physical details other than extent or dimensions, if known and considered important, as instructed in 1.5C1. Also consult the .5C rules in the chapter(s) dealing with the broad class(es) of material to which the unit being described belongs.

13.5D. Dimensions

13.5D1.

Give the dimensions of the physical unit(s) as instructed in 1.5D1 and the .5D rules in the chapter(s) dealing with the broad class(es) of material to which the unit being described belongs.

13.5E. Accompanying material

13.5E1.

Give details of accompanying material as instructed in 1.5E1. Also consult the .5E rules in the chapter(s) dealing with the broad class(es) of material to which the unit being described belongs.

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