Description: in very good used shape, these are the 1979 replica set. there are a few light scratches and the corners have light wear. Comes with original pamphlet. See photos for full condition. 3 volumes - complete set. Fine hardcovers bound in dark brown leatherette with gilt spinal lettering. Almost An exact facsimile of the First Edition, originally published in Edinburgh in 1771. Reproduces all of the original 160 copper plates and foldout tables and also reproduces the slight page foxing of the original copy. Although no date or place of publication is given other than the original date and place of publication (1771, Edinburgh), this is a 3-volume facsimile edition published in 1971 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the publication of the original edition. Subtitled "A Dictionary of Arts and Sciences Compiled Upon a New Plan in which the different Sciences and Arts are Digeted into Distinct Treaties or Systems; And the Various Technical Terms, etc., are explained as they occur in the order of the Alphabet.". Antique book box 3: 12 Set of 1.2.3
Price: 170 USD
Location: Petoskey, Michigan
End Time: 2025-01-02T10:12:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Leather
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Topic: Encyclopedias
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Facsimile
