Cyclopaedia Universal Dictionary Arts Science by Rees Abraham (4 results)

Original publisher's black cloth hardback, gilt title spine, pictorial orange dustjacket, thick large 4to: [viij], 296pp., 47 plates, tables, descriptions - notes & references, index. Very fine copy. Chapters: Chimes - Chronometer - Clepsydra - Clocks - Compensation - Dial - Escapement - Fusee - Pendulum - Remontoir - Watch. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First American Edition. Full brown leather binding. AI summary, "Plates, Vol. VI (Ancient and Modern Atlas) of Abraham Rees?s The Cyclopaedia (1819?1820) is a dedicated collection of copper-engraved maps focusing on geographic knowledge from the early 19th century. Featuring maps produced under cartographer Aaron Arrowsmith, this volume provides a comprehensive visual record of both classical and contemporary world geography. The selection encompasses both ancient and modern geography, with the modern maps drawn under the direction of Aaron Arrowsmith, England?s leading cartographer of the period.Highlights include two world maps, as well as detailed coverage of British Possessions in North America, North America, the United States, and the West Indies."CONDITION: Covers, endpapers and front flyleaf are fully detached but present. Covers and spine have heavy rubbing and edge wear. Pages have light to mild foxing, maps remain fully legible. Text block is square and sound. Full refund if not satisfied. …

First American Edition. Date is suggested. Poor copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Missing both boards Physical description; vol. II (only): multiple pagings. Notes; No clear date given. Subjects; Universal Dictionary. Cyclopaedia. Arts. Science. Literature. 2 Kg.…

First American Edition. Date is suggested. Poor copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Missing both boards Physical description; vol. II (only): multiple pagings. Notes; No clear date given. Subjects; Universal Dictionary. Cyclopaedia. Arts. Science. Literature. 2 Kg.…