Beetons Dictionary Universal Information Comprising (15 results)
Published by London : S. O. Beeton [1859], 1859
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Seller: Wykeham Books, LONDON, United KingdomWykeham Books
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Add to basketContemporary blindstamped cloth, gilt spine-title, 8vo, 22 cm, 384 pp, numerous fold-out maps and ills. Includes maps of: Africa; America, North; America, South; Asia; Australia; Austria; England and Wales; The World on Mercator's Projection; Europe; Europe, Telegraphs of; France; Germany; Ireland; Scotland. Includes tables of:…the Lengths of Rivers; the Coins of Nations; the Heights of Mountains; the Flags of all Nations; A Calendar for 150 Years; a Relative Time-Table; the Heraldic Arms of all Nations. A little worn at spine-ends and with a neat amateur tape-repair to the head of the spine, slightly pulled at hinges, otherwise Good.
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Two hardcovers with tight binding. Condition: Fair. legible text. sonme fold outs in fair condition. The Spines of both volumes are damaged. NEW EU 3 EURO CHARGE FOR IMPORTS IS INCLUDED IN OUR SHIPPING PRICE. ALL ITEMS ARE DISPATCHED FROM THE UK, ALL OVERSEAS ORDERS SENT BY TRACKABLE AIR MAIL. IF… YOU ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UK PLEASE ASK US FOR A POSTAGE QUOTE FOR MULTI VOLUME SETS BEFORE ORDERING.
Published by Beeton, 1869
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Seller: Leabeck Books, Steventon, OXON, United KingdomLeabeck Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Good. London: S.O. Beeton [1869]. 2 volumes. No publication date given, but the chronology covers events up to late 1869. Vol.I: viii+704p. 15 maps and tables. Vol.II: pp.705-1412. 5 maps and tables, 1 coloured. Small tears to a few maps. Many illustrations in the text. Internally very good and free from fo…xing, paper toned. Hinges starting to split at endpapers. Bound in half leather over marbled boards, rubbed and worn. Spine of vol. II splitting from upper board (1-inch split at head) and lower board (3-inch split at foot).
Published by S. O. Beeton, 248 Strand, W.C. London, 1861
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Seller: Excalibur Books, Penzance, United KingdomExcalibur Books
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Add to basketHalf-Leather. Condition: Good+. Fascinating Reference Work, Illustrated with 13 Fold-Out Maps, 5 Tables and Numerous In-Text Illustrations. Fold out tables includes Coins, Flags and Coats of Arms. Preface dated 1861. Contemporary Brown Half Leather Binding with 5 Raised Bands to spine which has fine gilt decoration and gilt titl…e on black ground. Marbled boards with leather corners. All page edges marbled. Marbled endpapers. Nice old bookplate on Endpaper "Stanley Prescott." 8 1/2" Tall. Some wear to cover, boards rubbed (see photo). Hinge cracked between title page and preface. Pages, Maps and Tables in very good, clean condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.
More imagesPublished by S. O. Beeton, London, 1859
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Add to basketLeather. Condition: Good. The complete two volume series of an encyclopedic series of terms and figures from geography to mythology, with numerous folding maps and illustrations. Beeton's Dictionary of Universal Information; Comprising Geography, History, Biography, Mythology, Bible Knowledge, Chronology of Universal Information…, complete in two volumes, edited by popular English publisher Samuel Beaton, with a preface co-written with John Sherer. In half calf. Volume I contains ten black and white folding maps, with two missing, while Volume II contains five folding plates to the rear, and a colour folding chronological chart. Both volumes containing numerous in-text illustrations. The founder of Boy's Magazine, Beeton published many educative series including this encylopedic dictionary of knowledge, offering both the definitions and stories behind particular terms and figures as well how they are pronounced. Only a couple of years later, Beeton would published his wife's landmark cookbook. In half calf. Externally, minor fading patches to boards and rubbing to joints and edges, with the odd rubbing mark to spines. Bumping to the heads and tails of the spines, and to the extremities. Spotting to end papers. Minor wear to front end paper hinge of I. Internally, torn out illustrations table leaf to I and missing plates to I. Pages are mostly bright and clean, with minor age toning, and the odd spot to rear of plates to II. Good. Unknown (illustrator). book.
More imagesPublished by S. O. Beeton, London, 1859
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Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United KingdomRooke Books PBFA
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Add to basketLeather. Condition: Very Good. A comprehensive and copiously illustrated Victorian dictionary of general knowledge, published and edited by Samuel Orchart Beeton. Complete in two volumes. Volume one is illustrated with twelve black-and-white folding maps, a colour folding historical chart, and many in-text images. Lacking maps o…f South America and Scotland. Volume two is illustrated with six folding plates to the rear and many in-text images. Collated complete. A comprehensive dictionary of general knowledge and information, containing entries on the topics of Geography, History, Biography, Mythology, Bible Knowledge and Chronology. Complete in two volumes, with a 'table of chronology' to the rear of volume II. Edited by Samuel Orchart Beeton, an English publisher, best known as the husband of Mrs Beeton (Isabella Mary Mayson) and publisher of Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. He founded and published the Boy's Own Magazine considered by many as the first and most influential of boys' magazines. Dated from the National Library of Wales. Bound in half brown calf with cloth boards. Externally, smart with rubbing and light wear to the extremities. Light fading to the spine and marks to the boards. Rear hinge starting but firm to volume one. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.
More imagesPublished by LONDON: S.O. BEETON, 1861
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Seller: Haddington Rare Books, North Berwick, United KingdomHaddington Rare Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 8vo, pp, 1412, large coloured folding frontispiece, maps, illustrations in text, folding black and white map of the world, original gilt titled red cloth binding rebacked with most of the original spine relaid, scattered foxing.
More imagesPublished by S.O. Beeton Circa 1861, London, 1861
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Seller: St Marys Books And Prints, Stamford, United KingdomSt Marys Books And Prints
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Add to basketHalf Leather. A Plain Description Of The Arts An Interesting Synopsis Of Literary Knowledge With The Pronunciation And Etymology Of Every Leading Term Hardback Circa 1861 Beetons comprehensive Victorian dictionary of general knowledge Featuring a foldout illustrated frontispiece as well as numerous illustrations within the text…Half bound in tan leather with marble paper covered boards The boards and leather are rubbed and worn with a little loss to the corners and along the top edge All edges of the text block marble as well as marble endpapers The binding is still fairly tight despite cracking to the rear internal hinge Despite the very occasional spot of foxing the pages are very clean throughout pp vi 1664 Overall a good copynbsp. book.
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Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, IndiaTrue World of Books
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1859 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt band…s. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 413 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 413.
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Add to basketLondon, S.O Beeton, [c. 1860], in-8, legatura coeva in mezza tela con dorso in pelle editoriale rimontato (diffusa spellatura), pp. 1663, [1]. Con una tavola ripiegata in antiporta (i principali ordini architettonici antichi) e illustrazioni n.t. Consunzioni esterne.
More imagesPublished by Ward, Lock & Tyler, London, 1890
Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerIllustrated Throughout with upwards of 600 Engravings. 4 vols. Thick 8vo. Bound in three quarter red morocco and marbled boards, marbled edges and endpapers, Fine. Bookplates of Frank Shuttleworth Illustrated Throughout with upwards of 600 Engravings. 4 vols. Thick 8vo.
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Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 1546. A perfect gif…t for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1869 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 1546.
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Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1861 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt band…s. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 907 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 907.
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Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1870 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt band…s. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 1527 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 1527.
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Add to basketLeather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine l…ends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1869. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Vol: - , Pages: - 1546, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 1546 1546.
