{"product_id":"2026770000394-secondhand-pears-shilling-cyclopaedia-facsimile-of-first-edition","title":"Pears Shilling Cyclopaedia: Facsimile Of First Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in the history of popular reference publishing, Pears Shilling Cyclopaedia: Facsimile of First Edition presents a faithful reproduction of the original Victorian-era compendium that first appeared in 1897, making it one of the most beloved and enduring single-volume encyclopaedias ever produced in Britain. Compiled as an affordable, all-in-one household reference, it details an astonishing breadth of knowledge — from gazetteer entries and biographical sketches to medical advice, legal information, and ready-reckoner tables — all designed to place practical wisdom within reach of every literate home. The tone is earnest, authoritative, and quintessentially Victorian, reflecting an era of immense confidence in the power of organized knowledge to improve everyday life. This facsimile edition allows modern readers to experience the original text exactly as it appeared to its first audience, offering not only a wealth of historical information but also a fascinating window into the intellectual and cultural priorities of late nineteenth-century Britain. Collectors, historians, and lovers of Victoriana will find it an indispensable and charming artifact of a remarkable age of encyclopaedic ambition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48887925670107,"sku":"2026770000394-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/01342ab7-ffc8-4b2d-a638-01081bab788a.png?v=1781749582","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000394-secondhand-pears-shilling-cyclopaedia-facsimile-of-first-edition","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}