LLOYD'S ENCYCLOPAEDIC DICTIONARY A New and Original Work of Reference to the Words in the English Language. With a Full Account of their Origin, Meaning, Pronunciation, and Use with Numerous Illustrations (7 Vols Complete)

Publisher's original Navy Blue Victorian Shagrin and Rippled Cloth boards with gilt blocked titles and decoration to spine and double fillet ruled lines to front imitating a half leather binding.260 x 190 mm approx. Publisher's made yellow end papers, triple columnar text block with small steel or wood block engraved illustrations. 7 Volume Set. Dated 1895 to title pages. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale for further details and condition. Good (Book - moderate general shelf wear to cloth which has short splits at hinges to spine of some vols- max 3 cm approx. and one has a 1cm nick to head from pulling from book shelf. Mild foxing to end papers especially to reverse of free end papers, offset browning to half titles and some dust spotting to top edges. Paper of book block evenly tanned. No previous owner names or insc. No other notable faults). A very heavy set - over 10 Killo when packed and consequently a significant additional charge will need be made for overseas shipping.