1796 London SCIENCE Royal Encyclopedia HUGE Dictionary 100 PLATES Illustrated 2v
A massive 18th-century printing of “The New Royal Encyclopedia Londinensis”. This enormous two-volume dictionary covers all fields of study from literature, science, philosophy, ancient history, electricity, mechanics, gardening, and everything in between. Filled with entries of ‘universal knowledge’, this work includes countless topics and is notable for containing more than 100 stunning, full-page engravings. The engraving depicting the Roman Colosseum is especially desirable!
1796 London SCIENCE Royal Encyclopedia HUGE Dictionary 100 PLATES Illustrated 2v
A massive 18th-century printing of “The New Royal Encyclopedia Londinensis”. This enormous two-volume dictionary covers all fields of study from literature, science, philosophy, ancient history, electricity, mechanics, gardening, and everything in between. Filled with entries of ‘universal knowledge’, this work includes countless topics and is notable for containing more than 100 stunning, full-page engravings. The engraving depicting the Roman Colosseum is especially desirable!
Item number: #26594
Price: $995
HOWARD, George Selby
The new royal encyclopædia Londinensis, or, Complete, modern and universal dictionary of arts and sciences
London: Printed for Hogg & Co., [1796].
Details:
- Collation: First 2 volumes
- I – iv, 5-966
- Wanting p. 157-180, 221-228, 365-372, 869-876
- 36 plates
- II – [2], 967-1815, [1]
- Wanting p. 1133-1140, 1461-1476, 1733-1748
- 64 plates
- Language: English
- Binding: Leather; secure
- Size: ~17.25in X 10.75in (44cm x 27.5cm)
- I – iv, 5-966
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26594
Categories
Language Study & Reference
Medicine & Science
Authors
HOWARD, George Selby
Printing Date
18th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete