Cyclopaedia: Or an Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences Containing an Explanation of the Terms and an Account of the Several Subjects in the Liberal and Mechanical Arts and the Sciences , Human and Devine 5 Volumes
by Chambers, E
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
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Atlanta, Georgia, United States
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About This Item
London: J.F. And C Rivington, A. Hamilton Etc., 1786. First Edition. Quarter Leather. Very Good. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. 5 volumes including the plate volume which has 146 pages of plates, some folding. An important encyclopedia that would influence future attempts. Bound in original boards with original leather spine. Worn along the edges, foxed, but over all a very good set. Scarce
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- Bookseller
- Old New York Book Shop
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 34750
- Title
- Cyclopaedia: Or an Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences Containing an Explanation of the Terms and an Account of the Several Subjects in the Liberal and Mechanical Arts and the Sciences , Human and Devine 5 Volumes
- Author
- Chambers, E
- Format/Binding
- Quarter Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- J.F. And C Rivington, A. Hamilton Etc.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1786
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literary Criticism;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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