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Encyclopaedias
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1790 Chronology Historian's Vade-Mecum Abridged John Trusler ScarceLondon: 1790A scarce copy of this interesting encyclopedia of important historical events, written by John Trusler. It is stated on the title page that this work was intended to set people right in conversation. -
1877 6vol The Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales John Wilson Coloured PlatesLondon: 1877A complete set of John Wilson's descriptive topographical dictionary of England and Wales, accompanied by illustrations. -
1897 2vols The Encyclopaedia of Sport Hedley Peek F G Aflalo IllustratedLondon: 1897A nineteenth century set of illustrated sporting encyclopaedia, featuring several plates by the notable artist, A. Thornburn. -
1906 Gustav Jaegar Health Culture Hygiene Educational Instructional PhysiologyLondon: 1906A revised, early 20th Century handbook concerning clothes hygiene by famed German naturalist Gustav Jaeger. -
1858 3Vol The English Cyclopaedia Charles Knight Cyclopaedia of BiographyLondon: 1858A six volume set of Charles Knight's 'Cyclopaedia of Biography', complete in three. -
1827 3vol Universal Geography or A Description of All The Parts of the WorldPhiladelphia: 1827Volumes I-III of this fascinating geographical work. -
1857 4vol Deakin Florigraphia Britannica Engravings Descriptions Ferns BritainLondon: 1857A relatively scarce complete set of Florigraphia Britannica; or, Engravings and Descriptions of the Flowering Plants and Ferns of Britain together with Ferns of Britain, and their Allies: Comprising Equisetaceae, Filicaceae, Lycopodiaceae, and Marsileacea -
1840 2 Vols ENCYCLOPEDIA of ANTIQUITIES ArchaeologyLondon: 1840The uncommon second edition of Fosbroke's impressive reference work, with splendid fold-out plates. -
1889 2vol Chamber's Cyclopaedia of English Literature Fourth Edition FrontispieceLondon: 1889A fascinating two volume set of this reference work regarding English Literature in a uniform leather binding. -
1975-1979 3Vol Obituaries from The Times 1951-1975 Frank C. RobertsReading: 1975 - 1979A set of contemporary dictionaries and reference works; being reprints of the obituaries which appeared in the The Times, from the years 1951 through to 1975. -
c1874 BEETONS Men Age Annals Time ScarceNone: c1874A scarce copy of Beeton's work on the most famous men and women of his time. -
1830-38 8 Vols Lardner's CABINET CYCLOPAEDIA First EdLondon : 1830 - 1838An Eight Volume set of Lardner's Cabinet Cyclopaedia. -
1882 2vols CHAMBERS Cyclopaedia ENGLISH LITERATURE illusLondon: 1882A beautifully bound copy of this popular nineteenth century reference work. -
1914-1920 4vols The Cambridge British Flora Volumes II and III Text and PlateCambridge: 1914-1920A comprehensive reference book on British plants, with over three-hundred and fifty illustrated plates. -
1901-03 3vol Chambers Cyclopaedia Of English Literature New Ed By David PatrickLondon : 1901-1903Chambers' Cyclopaedia of English Literature: Containing a history, critical and biographical of authors in the English tongue from the earliest times till the present day, together with specimens of their writing. -
1801 The Works of Sir William Jones Supplementary Volume I India InterestLondon: 1801A very scarce copy of one of the supplementary 1801 volumes to the valuable six-volume Works of Sir William Jones (1799 - London - Robinson). -
1900 3vol The Encyclopedia of Sport Earl of Suffolk Illustrated Standard EditionLondon: 1900An extensive encyclopedia of sporting activities from the Earl of Suffolk. -
c1925 3 vols LICENSED HOUSES Capper + PLATESLondon: c1925A three volume set, discussing pub and hotel management, illustrated throughout. -
1845 Scientific & Literary TREASURY Samuel MaunderLondon: 1845An early edition of Maunder's in-depth encyclopedia of literature. -
1871 Rudiments of Knowledge New Edition Lesson Book of Common Things ChambersLondon: 1871Three volumes of Chamber's Educational Course. -
1844 2vol Chambers Cyclopaedia English Literature Edited By Chambers IllustratedEdinburgh: 1844Chamber's Cyclopaedia of English Literature. A History, Critical, and Biographical, of British Authors, from the Earliest to the Present Times. Illustrated throughout and with reference to various authors and genres. -
c1910 4Vol The Popular Educator a Complete Cyclopaedia of Educational KnowledgeLondon : c1910A uniformly bound complete set of The Popular Educator, comprising of facts, figures, and all subjects used in 'popular education'. -
1991 Illustrated ENCYCLOPEDIA OF FIREARMS IAN V. HOGGLondon : 1991A comprehensive reference guide to military and civil firearms. -
1988 Private Press Books 1985-1986 Bibliography Philip Kerrigan Illustrated CataloguePinner: 1988A bibliographical work on the private press books of 1985-1986.