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London: J F and C Rivington et al, 1783-86. Leather. Good. 17" by 10.5". Not Stated. Four volumes of the famous Chambers Cyclopaedia, which first began in 1728. This work is Abraham Rees' improved edition of Chambers' Cyclopaedia. He re-edited the original work in 1778 and created the supplements which contained much new matter. His edition was originally published in 1781-6 before a reprint in 1788-91. Therefore this set is a very early edition of Rees' publication. For this edition Rees is said to have added more than 4,400 new articles. With an illustrated frontispiece to the first volume.Comprising volumes I and II of the original work and the two supplement volumes. This set is four volumes total. Without the plate volume which is often bound separately. This set is without the plate volume which was issued separately.Volume I is dated 1786, Volume II is dated 1779, Volume III is dated 1781 and Volume IV is dated 1783. Bookplates to the front pastedown , 'FW Brydges Esq Tiberton,…
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Cyclopaedia or An Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences
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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.
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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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