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Encyclopaedias
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c1910 14Vol Shown to the Children SeriesLondon: c1910Fourteen charmingly illustrated pocket sized educational volumes for children, on a variety of subjects. -
1779-85 Cyclopaedia or An Universal DictionaryLondon: 1783-86Four volumes of the famous Chambers Cyclopaedia, which first began in 1728. -
1859 The Boy's Own Book: A Complete EncyclopediaLondon: 1859A charming illustrated encyclopaedia of the childhood pastimes of the young boys of the Victorian period. -
1945 A Concise Encyclopaedia of GastronomyLondon: 1945A fourth impression of this gastronomical encyclopaedia edited by André L. Simon, this volume regarding fish, internally bright and clean. -
1932 Notable Bristolians 1931-2Bristol: 1932A catalogue of prominent individuals in 1930s Bristol, with numerous contemporary photographic portraits. -
1852 2Vol Encyclopedia of ArchitectureLondon: 1852A scarce, two volume, profusely illustrated, encyclopaedia of architectural terminology. -
1857 Dictionnaire Universel de la Langue Francaise, avec le Latin et l'EtymologieParis: 1857The fourth edition of Boiste's important French dictionary, an immense work of language study, in a prize binding from the University College London.. -
c1907 Encyclopedie des Ouvrages de DamesMulhouse: c1907An early twentieth century French guide to needlework, with illustrations and colour plates. -
1888 Le Costume HistoriqueParis: 1888A fantastic encyclopaedia of clothing around the world and through the ages by Auguste Racinet, complete in six volumes with five hundred plates. -
1928 Assorted Reference Works from Everyman's LibraryLondon: 1928A smart collection of atlas and dictionaries from the Everyman's Library, edited by Ernest Rhys and illustrated with maps. -
1858 The Corner Cupboard A Family RepositoryLondon: 1858A scarce handbook filled with miscellaneous practical guides to mid nineteenth century daily life. -
1977 Birds of Europe, the Middle East and North AfricaOxford: 1977-1994A set in seven volumes of the popular handbook of birds of the Western Palearctic by Stanley Cramp, some excellent first editions. -
1962 Oxford Illustrated DictionaryOxford: 1962A Hatchards bound illustrated edition of the Oxford dictionary and encyclopaedia, a beautifully bound work replete with in-text illustrations. -
1961-1963 Capolavori Nei Secoli, Volumes I-VIIMilan: 1961Seven volumes of this lavishly illustrated encyclopaedia of art throughout the centuries. -
1720 Dictionaire Historique et CritiqueRotterdam: 1720The most important work by Protestant philosopher Pierre Bayle. A historical and critical dictionary often noted as a forerunner of the Encyclopedists. -
1976 Scarne's Encyclopedia of GamesLondon: 1976An uncommon book club edition of Scarne's wonderful encyclopedia of games. An excellent copy in the unclipped dustwrapper. -
1888 A Cyclopaedia of Canadian Biography; Being Chiefly Men of the TimeToronto: 1888The first edition of this comprehensive collection of Canadian biographies, edited by George Maclean Rose. -
1825 An Encyclopaedia of AgricultureLondon: 1825An Encyclopaedia of Agriculture comprising detailed examinations of the agricultural structures and skills as well as the general history in all countries. -
1793 A Catalogue of Engraved British Portraits,from Egbert the Great to the present timeLondon: 1793A scarce edition of A Catalogue of Engraved British Portraits,from Egbert the Great to the present time by Henry Bromley. -
1802 A Compendious Geographical and Historical GrammarLondon: 1802A brilliant pocket-sized guide to geographical and historical grammar -
1842 Chambers's Information for the PeopleEdinburgh: 1842A lovely two volume edition of these reference books by renowned Scottish publishers William and Robert Chambers. -
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1835 The British Cyclopaedia of Natural HistoryLondon: 1835A complete, first edition, three volume set of Charles Frederick Partington's Encyclopaedia. -
1759 The Universal Gazetteer: or, a Description of the Several Empires, KingdomsDublin: 1759The second edition of this extensive Irish gazetteer, illustrated with four large detailed folding maps. -
1895 Chambers's Encyclopaedia a Dictionary of Universal KnowledgeLondon: 1895A well bound edition of the influential and important 'Chambers's Encyclopaedia', illustrated beautifully throughout with folding colour maps. -
1868 Cyclopaedia of Useful ArtsLondon: 1868A profusely illustrated reference work by Charles Tomlinson. The 'Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts' regards manufacturing, mining and engineering. This three volume set is an early edition. -
1860-1863 Prompta BibliothecaParis: 1860-1863An eight volume library set of Ferraris' comprehensive encyclopedia of religious knowledge. -
The Encyclopaedia of Anecdote and WitLondon: 1820A scarce collection of humorous tales and jokes, first issued as a periodical then collected in two volumes. -
1884 Dictionnaire Universel D'Histoire et de GeographieParis: 1884A popular dictionary of History and Geography, in French by the renowned Bouillet. -
c1858 2vol Cyclopedia of Literature Chambers Revised Carruthers IllustratedLondon: c1858A fascinating revised and enlarged copy of the influential Chambers' 'Cyclopædia of English Literature', complete in two volumes. -
c1860 FAITHS OF THE WORLD by James GARDNER J to MEdinburgh: c1860A comprehensive encyclopedia of the 'Faiths of the World' by James Gardner, copiously illustrated throughout. -
1790 Chronology Historian's Vade-Mecum Abridged John Trusler ScarceLondon: 1790A scarce copy of this interesting encyclopedia of important historical events, written by John Trusler. It is stated on the title page that this work was intended to set people right in conversation. -
1846 The Gallery of Nature Pictorial Thomas Milner Astronomy Physical GeographyLondon: 1846A fascinating illustrated work. -
1825 The Universal Preceptor or General Grammar By David Blair Illustrated MapLondon: 1825An informative textbook on a variety of subjects for use in schools. -
1877 6vol The Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales John Wilson Coloured PlatesLondon: 1877A complete set of John Wilson's descriptive topographical dictionary of England and Wales, accompanied by illustrations. -
1897 2vols The Encyclopaedia of Sport Hedley Peek F G Aflalo IllustratedLondon: 1897A nineteenth century set of illustrated sporting encyclopaedia, featuring several plates by the notable artist, A. Thornburn.