General Dictionary, Historical and Critical

Bayle, Pierre

Published by G. Strahan, J. Clarke, T. Hatchet, J. Gray, J. Batley, W. Worrall, J. Shuckburch, J. Wilcox, A. Millar, C. Corbet, T. Osborne, J. Brindley, C. Ward, and R. Chandler, London, 1730

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Title continues: In Which a New and Accurate Translation of that of the Celebrated Mr. Bayle with the Corrections and Observations printed in the Late Edition at Paris, is included; and interspersed with Several Thousand Lives Never Before Published. The whole containing the History of the Most Illustrious Persons of all Ages and Nations, particularly those of Great Britain and Ireland, distinguished by their Rank, Actions, Learning and Other Accomplishments. Complete in ten small folio volumes. The Dictionary was first published in 1697, and enlarged in the second edition of 1702. An English translation was first published in 1709. Largely composed of biographical information on both real and mythical personages, with some articles on religion and philosophy. Recently rebound in full tan cloth with black leather spine labels. An small, old library stamp appears on title pages, but no other markings. Preliminaries lightly soiled in a few volumes, else a fine, clean set. Scarce complete.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: General Dictionary, Historical and Critical
• Publisher: G. Strahan, J. Clarke, T. Hatchet, J. Gray, J. Batley, W. Worrall, J. Shuckburch, J. Wilcox, A. Millar, C. Corbet, T. Osborne, J. Brindley, C. Ward, and R. Chandler, London
• Publication Date: 1730
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Near Fine