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Click here to see our other books! Beeton's Dictionary of Universal Information; Comprising Geography, History, Biography, Mythology, Bible Knowledge, Chronology, With the Pronunciation of Every Proper Name Samuel Orchart Beeton [editor] 1859 S. O. Beeton : London 8.5" by 5.5" vi, 682; vi, 683-1412, 52pp. SUMMARY A comprehensive and copiously illustrated Victorian dictionary of general knowledge, published and edited by Samuel Orchart Beeton. Folding Maps,Folding Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage : £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in two volumes. Volume one is illustrated with twelve black-and-white folding maps, a colour folding historical chart, and many in-text images. Lacking maps of South America and Scotland. Volume two is illustrated with six folding plates to the rear and many in-text images. Collated complete. A comprehensive dictionary of general knowledge and information, containing entries on the topics of Geography, History, Biography, Mythology, Bible Knowledge and Chronology. Complete in two volumes, with a 'table of chronology' to the rear of volume II. Edited by Samuel Orchart Beeton, an English publisher, best known as the husband of Mrs Beeton (Isabella Mary Mayson) and publisher of Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management. He founded and published the Boy's Own Magazine considered by many as the first and most influential of boys' magazines. Dated from the National Library of Wales. CONDITION Bound in half brown calf with cloth boards. Externally, smart with rubbing and light wear to the extremities. Light fading to the spine and marks to the boards. Rear hinge starting but firm to volume one. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting. Overall Condition: Very 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