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.

Published by Printed for: T.Osborne, J. Whiston, B.White, W.Strahan, T.Payne, W.Owen, W.Johnston, S.Crowder, B.Law, T.Field, T, Durham. J. Robson, R.Goadby and E. Baker, 1762

About this Item

A true first edition dated: MDCCLXII - 1762. This is Volume VII. A clean unmarked copy with no markings or inscriptions. A pasted label from previous owner on inside front cover from Sir Robert Shaw. ''Who was the 1st Baronet (January 1774 March 1849) was a Tory UK Member of Parliament who represented Dublin City from 1804 to 1826''. Marble boards with leather spine and corners with red title in gilt on spine. Boards are very firm and solid just slightly bumped on corners. Some browning on end papers and on other occasional pages but not frequent throughout. Text block is clear and bright although toned and dusty, and may have the odd thumb mark and brown marks. Binding is very firm and solid with no issues. Book edges are speckled in blue as issued. A truly rare copy. Usual toning and age appreciation should be expected.

Seller Inventory # TSB7684

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.
• Publisher: Printed for: T.Osborne, J. Whiston, B.White, W.Strahan, T.Payne, W.Owen, W.Johnston, S.Crowder, B.Law, T.Field, T, Durham. J. Robson, R.Goadby and E. Baker
• Publication Date: 1762
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
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