The complete dictionary of arts and sciences. In which the whole circle of human learning is explained
London: Printed for the Authors, and sold by J. Wilson & J. Fell [and 3 others], 1764. 3 volumes, folio; Vol. I: [†]2 a-d2 B-7K2; Vol. II: [A]-7Z2; Vol. III: [†]1 A1 B-7B2; wood-engraved frontispiece,151 plates and maps, including 2 folding; early 19th-century half calf over marbled paper-covered boards, red and black gilt morocco spine labels, marbled endpapers; boards quite scuffed and worn, Vol. I back cover loose; 2-inch tear to Vol. I leaf [4H2] affecting text without loss of meaning; fore-edge of plate no. XCVI a bit frayed with a few short tears affecting image, lacking approximately half of the last folding plate in Vol. III; Vol. I leaf b1 misbound after [†]2; early 20th-century ownership signature onf Herbert Mole on front free endpapers; a good, generously illustrated set. Vancil, p. 65. Item #43252
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