By George Crabb
London   Thomas Tegg, Cheapside
7.5" by 4.5" 407pp
A charming school binding of this dictionary of general knowledge
By George Crabb

1839 A Dictionary of General Knowledge; or, An Explanation of Words and Things Connected with All the Arts and Sciences

London   Thomas Tegg, Cheapside
7.5" by 4.5" 407pp
A charming school binding of this dictionary of general knowledge
Sold
: 0.5kgs / : 748R11

What Our Customers Say...

Description

Illustrated, Leather Binding, Pleasing Copy, Scarce

This is a third edition of this quaint and varied dictionary, written by George Crabb (1778-1851), a legal and miscellaneous writer. Crabb also published books on German grammar, English law, and an array of dictionaries regarding history, mythology and synonyms. 

Contains 580 woodcut illustrations.

In a full calf leather binding with gilt spine. Gilt emblem of George Heriot's School, Edinburgh is stamped onto the front and back cover, and it reads 'I Distribute Cheerfully'.

Condition

Full calf leather binding. Externally generally smart, some wear to the spine and extremities. Internally firmly bound, pages bright and clean, very minor spotting to pastedowns.

Very Good

Delivery & payment

We send all of our books via courier which is a fully tracked and insured service. In our experience we find this to be the most reliable and quickest form of delivery. Our primary courier is DHL, but we are able to accommodate special requests if required, including postal delivery for items under 2kg. See More Details