The Penny Cyclopaedia, of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge. 19 Volumes + 2 Supplementary Volumes
From Bay Books, Penzance, United Kingdom
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 15 September 2008
From Bay Books, Penzance, United Kingdom
Seller rating 3 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since 15 September 2008
About this Item
19 Volume Set (out of 27), + the 2 Supplementary Volumes. The Volumes and Dates of Publication in this incomplete Set are: Vol I, 1833; Vol II, 1834; Vol III, 1835; Vol VI, 1836; Vol VIII, 1837; Vol IX, 1837; Vol X, 1838; Vol XI, 1838; Vol XII, 1839, Vol XIII, 1839; Vol XV, 1839; Vol XVI, 1840; Vol XVII, 1840; Vol XVIII, 1840, Vol XIX, 1841; Vol XXI, 1841; Vol XXIII, 1842; Vol XV, 1839; Vol XVI, 1840; Vol XVII, 1840; Vol XVIII, 1840; Vol XIX, 1841; Vol XXI, 1841; Vol XXIII, 1842; Vol XXIV, 1842; Vol XXVI, 1843. Volumes IV, V, VII, XIV, XX, XXII and XXV are missing. All in Contemporary Brown Half Calf Leather Binding with Marbled Paper Covered Boards and Leather Corners. Gilt Lettering and Decoration to Spines. In Text Illustrations. Published between Vol I in 1833 and the Supplementary A - Z Volumes in 1845. Some scuffing tears to the marbled paper of the boards, 8 Vols having some pieces missing. A few minor tears and scuffs to the leather, a few volumes having little pieces missing (see photos). Pages generally in very nice, clean condition. A few pages have a little stain etc. A nice collection of a very interesting Reference, itself a History now. Heavy set, weighs 26 Kilos so Postage will be extra. Please ask if you would like any more pictures, information or a Shipping Quote. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Seller Inventory # 004981
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Penny Cyclopaedia, of the Society for ...
Publisher: Charles Knight, London
Publication Date: 1833
Binding: Half-Leather
Condition: Good
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