Chambers's Encyclopaedia. A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. New Edition
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Published by William & Robert Chambers, London, 1888
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London, William & Robert Chambers, 1888 to 1892 (second edition, extensively revised). Quarto, ten volumes, over 800 pages per volume with over 3250 illustrations and more than 560 tables plus 48 folding colour maps. Half morocco and cloth; spines gilt in compartments; all edges marbled, with marbled endpapers; covers a little rubbed; trifling signs of age and use; an excellent set with the contemporary name-plate of William Godley on each front pastedown. 'Special regard has been given to American and Colonial subjects. The more important articles on matters connected with America have been written in the United States by American authors expressly for this edition. In subjects where the American view or practice diverges from that of the United Kingdom, a special paragraph has been added from American sources' (from the preface). [10 items]. Seller Inventory # 123649
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Title: Chambers's Encyclopaedia. A Dictionary of ...
Publisher: William & Robert Chambers, London
Publication Date: 1888
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition.
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Chambers's Encyclopędia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. New Edition. Volume VIII: Peasant to Roumelia
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William & Robert Chambers, Limited, London and Edinburgh, 1904
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Seller: Timeless Books, Luton, BEDFO, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Edited by David Patrick, M.A., LL.D. (with contributions from hundreds of leading specialists of the era; William Geddie, M.A., B.Sc. also credited on some impressions in this revised series) Publisher / Printer: William & Robert Chambers, Limited, London and Edinburgh (printed in Edinburgh by W. & R. Chambers, Limited); co-published for the American market by J. B. Lippincott Company, Philadelphia Publication Date: 1904 Edition: New Edition (the important revised and enlarged illustrated edition first issued 1888-1892; this is a 1904 impression with the same plates and text) Format / Binding: Original publisher's red cloth hardcover with blind-stamped decorative Greek-key border and floral corner pieces to the upper board, gilt lettering and rules to the spine ("CHAMBERS'S ENCYCLOPĘDIA VOL. VIII. PEAS TO ROUM NEW EDITION"). Royal 8vo format (approx. 26.5 cm × 18 cm). Book Condition: Good / Very Good minus - a solid, complete, and entirely usable reference copy with character-appropriate wear for a 122-year-old volume. ? Externally: The red cloth is faded on the spine and edges (typical sunning), with light surface soiling and a few small marks to the boards. Corners are gently bumped and rubbed; spine ends show minor fraying but no tears. Gilt spine lettering remains clear and fully legible, though dulled. Hinges are tight and sound with no cracking. ? Internally: Very clean overall. Text pages are bright with only mild age-toning to the edges. All wood-engraved illustrations, maps, and plates are present and crisp. No foxing, no inscriptions, no underlining or annotations. Endpapers are intact (rear endpaper carries the final "END OF VOL. VIII." colophon). Minor natural browning to the paper edges consistent with age; a few pages show very faint handling marks. ? Pagination: 828 pp. + preliminary matter (complete and collated). Description: A handsome and complete single volume from the scarce 1904 "New Edition" of the celebrated Chambers's Encyclopędia, one of the most respected British reference works of the late-Victorian and Edwardian periods. This is Volume VIII only, covering every entry alphabetically from "Peasant Proprietorship" through to "Roumelia" (now usually spelt Rumelia). Originally conceived by the famous Scottish publishers William and Robert Chambers in the mid-19th century, the encyclopaedia was first issued between 1859 and 1868. The "New Edition" of 1888-1892, under the editorial direction of the distinguished Scottish scholar David Patrick (1849-1914), was a thorough revision: most articles were entirely rewritten, expanded, and brought up to date with the latest scholarship of the day. This 1904 impression retains the authoritative text and profuse illustrations of that landmark revision while remaining an affordable and practical set for libraries and private collectors. The volume is profusely illustrated throughout with hundreds of detailed wood engravings, diagrams, and maps produced by the Chambers house team. Each entry written with the clarity and depth that made Chambers's a household name for over a century. The title page carries the exact imprint: "WILLIAM & ROBERT CHAMBERS, LIMITED / LONDON AND EDINBURGH / J. B. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA / 1904" with the ornate "W&R" monogram. The final page bears the printer's colophon: "Edinburgh: Printed by W. & R. Chambers, Limited." J. B. Lippincott holds the U.S. copyright. This specific volume is ideal for: ? Collectors completing broken sets of the 1904 New Edition ? Historians and researchers needing the exact Edwardian perspective on late-19th/early-20th-century knowledge ? Libraries or institutions seeking individual volumes for reference use ? Anyone fascinated by the history of encyclopaedias or the beautiful wood-engraved illustration style of the period A genuine antique reference treasure that remains eminently readable and visually engaging 122 years after publication. Seller Inventory # ABE-1776199901823
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Chambers's Encyclopaedia : A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge New Edition Vol. IV
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Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Seller Inventory # 9781343853683
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Chambers's Encyclopaedia A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge ( New Edition ) 10 volumes complete
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William & Robert Chambers Ltd, London / Edinburgh, 1901
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Seller: B and A books, Banff, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Attractive set of 10 encyclopedias from 1901 in half-bound wine leather on wine cloth boards; contents in near perfect condition; tightly bound; gilt titles and decoration to raised band spines; marbled endpapers and page edges; some light scuff marks and edge ware; minimal foxing to ffep on 3 volumes; very heavy set will incur extra postage / shipping costs. Seller Inventory # 002114
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Chambers's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary Of Universal Knowledge, New Edition, Volumes 1 - 10 (1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10)
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William & Robert Chambers / J. B. Lippincott Company, 1888
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Seller: Book Nook, Cadillac, MI, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Ten Books. Set Includes: Volume 1- A To Beaufort, Volume 2- Beaugency To Cararact, Voilume 3- Catarrh To Dion, Volume 4- Dionysius To Friction, Volume 5- Friday To Humanitarians, Volume 6- Humber To Malta, Volume 7- Maltebrun To Pearson, Volume 8- Peasant To Roumelia, Volume 9- Round To Swansea, & Volume 10- Swastika To Zyrianovsk. Books Have Some Edgewear. Bumped & Worn Corners. Light Soiling. Browning. Some Inside Hinges Are Cracked. Dark Brown Embossed Covers With Gilt Lettering & Decor On Spines. Many Fold-Out Maps. Not All Of The Copyright Dates Are 1888, But They Do Look Like They Are From The Same Set. On Volume 1, Pages 101- 108 Were Hanging By A Thread & When I Turned The Page, They Came Loose From The Thread & Are Now Just Laid In. ***Because Of The Size & Weight Of These Books, If You Request Expedited Shipping, Or Shipping Outside Of The Usa, We Will Require Additional Shipping Charges To Cover Expenses.***. Seller Inventory # 034320
Chambers's Encyclopaedia. A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge. New Edition in Ten Volumes. NEAR FINE LEATHER BINDING.
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William & Robert Chambers, Edinburgh., 1906
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Seller: Carmarthenshire Rare Books, Carmarthen, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 5th or later Edition. TEN VOLUME SET, original half leather hardcover, spines heavily decorated in gilt with five raised bands, original red leather spine labels lettered in gilt, illustrated throughout, a near fine set. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Seller Inventory # 130872
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