Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge [complete in 10 volumes]

Chambers, William and Robert, [publisher]

Published by London and Edinburgh : William and Robert Chambers ; Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott, 1888

About this Item

Very good copies in the original gilt-blocked, full maroon leather. Gilt titles and decorative tooling to spines. Blind tooled titles and decorative borders to front and rear panels. Some light rubbing and edge nicks to the spine bands. Panel edges slightly rubbed and dust-dulled, with some minor bumping to the corners. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Provenance: Presentation copy to Arthur H. Moody with a pres. bookplate to the front pastdown of volume 1. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 0 pages; Physical description: 10v. : 39 plates, maps (some col. and folding), illus. ; 28cm. Subjects: Encyclopaedias -- 19th century. Notes: Edited by David Patrick (1849-1914). Text in double columns and within single-line borders. 6 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Chambers's encyclopaedia : a dictionary of universal knowledge [complete in 10 volumes]
• Publisher: London and Edinburgh : William and Robert Chambers ; Philadelphia : J.B. Lippincott
• Publication Date: 1888
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: New Edition.
• Weight: 6 kilograms
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)