Description: Click here to see our other books! The British Encyclopedia, or Dictionary of Arts and Sciences William Nicholson 1809 C. Whittingham for Longman, Hurst, Rees et al : London 9" by 6" Unpaginated SUMMARY A beautifully illustrated six volume encyclopaedia by the chemist William Nicholson, in lovely diced calf bindings. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 4.49 US Postage: £ 42.99 EU Postage: £ 27.99 European Postage: £ 45.99 Asia Postage: £ 74.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 129.99 DESCRIPTION A complete six volume set of this enormously informative work.Illustrated with 155 plates in total; twenty-seven to volume I; thirty-three to volume II; twenty-four to volume III; twenty-four to volume IV; twenty-six to volume V, and twenty-one to volume VI. Collated, complete. This richly illustrated alphabetically arranged encyclopaedia includes entries on subjects surrounding maths, horology, architecture, heraldry, astronomy, microscopes, entomology, and other diverse topics such as lifeboats and Rowntree's Beer Engine. CONDITION In full diced calf bindings, with gilt detailing to back strip. Minor rubbing to joints, otherwise externally lovely. Front hinges of volume II and IV strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Foxing to plates of volumes II, III, IV, and VI, with foxing most significant to volume V. Offsetting to pages facing plates. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Topic: Education
Publisher: C. Whittingham for Longman, Hurst, Rees et al
Author: William Nicholson
Binding: Leather
Subject: Educational & Textbooks
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Lowry and Scott
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1809
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
