A New and General Biographical Dictionary; Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation; Particularly the British and Irish; from the Earliest Accounts of Time to the Present Period. Wherein Their Remarkable Actions Or Sufferings, Their Virtues, Parts, and Learning are Accurately Displayed; with a Catalogue of Their Literary Productions. VOLUME IX ONLY
Language: English
Published by Printed for W. Strahan, et al., London, 1784
- Hardcover
- Used





Seller: Yesterday's Book Shop, CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.Yesterday's Book Shop
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026
Condition: Used
US$ 50.00
Quantity: 1 available
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See photos for condition details. Hardcover with full leather binding. This is only volume 9 of the original 12 volume set. The exterior leather is quite scuffed and worn, particularly on the edges and corners. The spine area has a clear reinforcement library tape attached and the spine underneath shows the labels are missing as well as several large pieces. The internal binding of the text portion of the pages is good but both hinges at boards has also been reinforced with old library tape. There is some pulling/hinge cracking at the front end pages all the way up to the title page, but everything is still attached - although the front end pages are pulling away at the top portion. The book appears complete and the book appears handwriting free, no library markings etc. Pages are toned throughout the several areas showing various degrees of foxing. Scattered pages also have some smudge marks and minor chipping present. At the time of this listing we had several volumes of the 1784 edition available, each one is being listed separately.…
Seller Inventory # 2240339
Bibliographic details
- Title
- A New and General Biographical Dictionary; Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation; Particularly the British and Irish; from the Earliest Accounts of Time to the Present Period. Wherein Their Remarkable Actions Or Sufferings, Their Virtues, Parts, and Learning are Accurately Displayed; with a Catalogue of Their Literary Productions. VOLUME IX ONLY
- Author
- Printed for W. Strahan, T. Payne and Son, J. Rivington and Sons, W. Owen, B. White, T. and W. Lowndes, B. Law, J. Robson, J. Johnson, G. Robinson, J. Nichols, J. Murray, W. Goldsmith, G. Nicol, J. MacQueen, W. Chapman, T. Bowles, and E. Newberry
- Publisher
- Printed for W. Strahan, et al., London
- Publication year
- 1784
- Condition
- Fair-
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- 16th / 17th / 18th Century, History and Geography, Reference / Engineering / Medical
Yesterday's Book Shop
CORVALLIS, OR, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 4, 2026
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 15 business days | 3 to 7 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 5.90 | US$ 14.90 |
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Store description
Yesterday's Book Shop is a small, family-owned establishment. The store first opened in Maryland in 1966 under the name The Collector's Corner, which mainly dealt in older books, stamps and assorted ephemera. In 1975 the name was changed to Yesterday's Book Shop when the main focus became only books and printed matter.
Specialty
First editions, signed editions, limited editions, pre-1950 collectible copies with most being around the turn of the twentieth century and earlier.Seller's business information
Yesterday's Book Shop
OR, U.S.A.