Chambers (Ephraim & Rees, Abraham). Cyclopaedia: or, An Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences..., with the supplement of modern improvements incorporated in one alphabet, 4 volumes (text) plus 1 volume (plates), London: J. F. & C. Rivington, et al, 1784-88, plate volume divided into subjects including agriculture, anatomy, architecture, astronomy, birds, botany, chemistry, dialing, electricity, fishes, fossils, heraldry, horology, hydrostatics, magnetism, mechanics, navigation, optics, pneumatics, quadrupeds, surgery, surveying, etc., a total of 149 engraved plates, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, with raised bands and title labels in green and red, cracked on joints and some wear to spine ends, folio (Quantity: 5) Originally published in 1728 this was one of the first general encyclopedias to be produced in English. It was reprinted numerous times in the eighteenth century. A very good complete set with the rare plate volume.
Chambers (Ephraim & Rees, Abraham). Cyclopaedia: or, An Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences..., with the supplement of modern improvements incorporated in one alphabet, 4 volumes (text) plus 1 volume (plates), London: J. F. & C. Rivington, et al, 1784-88, plate volume divided into subjects including agriculture, anatomy, architecture, astronomy, birds, botany, chemistry, dialing, electricity, fishes, fossils, heraldry, horology, hydrostatics, magnetism, mechanics, navigation, optics, pneumatics, quadrupeds, surgery, surveying, etc., a total of 149 engraved plates, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, with raised bands and title labels in green and red, cracked on joints and some wear to spine ends, folio (Quantity: 5) Originally published in 1728 this was one of the first general encyclopedias to be produced in English. It was reprinted numerous times in the eighteenth century. A very good complete set with the rare plate volume.
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