Universal Biography; containing a Copious Account, Critical and Historical, of the Life, Character, Labors and Actions of Eminent Persons, in all Ages and Countries, Conditions and Professions, Arranged in Alphabetical Order. Abridged from the Large Work

Lempriere, John

Published by T. Cadell and W. Davies, London, 1808

About this Item

Original red and brown marbled boards, later green and gilt morrocco spine with black label, new endpapers, some internal foxing and spotting, but whole book tight and square. 735pp. Overall a very good + copy. One of the precursors of the D.N.B.

Seller Inventory # 000370

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Universal Biography; containing a Copious Account, Critical and Historical, of the Life, Character, Labors and Actions of Eminent Persons, in all Ages and Countries, Conditions and Professions, Arranged in Alphabetical Order. Abridged from the Large Work
• Publisher: T. Cadell and W. Davies, London
• Publication Date: 1808
• Binding: Leather Bound
• Condition: Very Good