Encyclopædia Londinensis; Or, Universal Dictionary Of Arts, Sciences, And Literature.
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Wilkes
Binding: Hardback
Published: J. Adlard, 1810
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards are fully detached, the binding compromised, and several gatherings are loose or at risk of separation. Moisture damage has affected select copperplate engravings, with visible staining and warping to margins. Despite its fragile state, the volume retains its bibliographic integrity and historical value, with most text and illustrative content present. Sold as-is, this artifact invites careful rebinding and archival repair.
This monumental reference work, Encyclopædia Londinensis, presents a vast compendium of human knowledge from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It systematically details the diverse fields of arts, sciences, and literature, offering readers an unparalleled insight into the intellectual landscape of its era. The comprehensive entries illustrate the prevailing understanding and advancements across numerous disciplines, from natural history to mechanical arts and classical studies. Compiled with meticulous scholarship, it serves as an invaluable historical document, chronicling the breadth of academic pursuit and cultural achievement. This authoritative dictionary instructs on a myriad of subjects, making it an essential resource for understanding the foundations of modern thought.
Author: John Wilkes
Binding: Hardback
Published: J. Adlard, 1810
Condition:
Book: Acceptable
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Some moisture damage
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Boards are fully detached, the binding compromised, and several gatherings are loose or at risk of separation. Moisture damage has affected select copperplate engravings, with visible staining and warping to margins. Despite its fragile state, the volume retains its bibliographic integrity and historical value, with most text and illustrative content present. Sold as-is, this artifact invites careful rebinding and archival repair.
This monumental reference work, Encyclopædia Londinensis, presents a vast compendium of human knowledge from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. It systematically details the diverse fields of arts, sciences, and literature, offering readers an unparalleled insight into the intellectual landscape of its era. The comprehensive entries illustrate the prevailing understanding and advancements across numerous disciplines, from natural history to mechanical arts and classical studies. Compiled with meticulous scholarship, it serves as an invaluable historical document, chronicling the breadth of academic pursuit and cultural achievement. This authoritative dictionary instructs on a myriad of subjects, making it an essential resource for understanding the foundations of modern thought.