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Click here to see our other books! A New Royal and Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, A-G M. Hinde; W. Squire; T. Marshall; Thomas Cooke 1770 J. Cooke : London 14.5" by 10" Unpaginated SUMMARY The first volume only of the first edition thus of this very scarce, richly illustrated, two volume encyclopaedia of arts and sciences. First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage : £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION The first volume only of this very scarce two volume reference work. Present here is volume I only, covering the letters A to G. Collated, illustrated with fifty-two plates, including a frontispiece. Amongst these plates are five folding plates, each lacking the folding portion of the plate. Originally published from 1764 to 1766 in 150 parts, this first edition thus was published in 100 parts bound together. With an inscription to the front pastedown identifying that these volumes 'were bought at W Robson's sale', and a further former owner's inscription, dated 1914. An impressively informative work, with anatomical, chemical and medicinal topics by M. Hinde; mathematical parts by W. Squire; gardening and botany by T. Marshall, and criticism, grammar, poetry and theology by Thomas Cooke. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Significant rubbing to rear board, with minor losses to back strip head and tail. Joints starting, with boards tender. Former owner's inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Tide marks to tail of final eleven leaves, rear blank, and rear pastedown. Pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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