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Encyclopaedias
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c1857 Chambers's Information for the PeopleLondon and Edinburgh: c1857A two volume set of these important reference work by brothers William and Robert Chambers, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1921 2vol A New Encyclopaedia of FreemasonryLondon: 1921-1923A complete set of this interesting encyclopaedia on Freemasonry by Arthur Edward Waite. -
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. -
1882 Chamber's Encyclopaedia: A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge for the PeopleLondon: 1882A revised early edition of Chamber's Encyclopaedia in ten lovely volumes -
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1890 Wrinkles and Notions For Every HouseholdLondon: 1890The first edition of this household guide that advises the reader on running a household, written by Harriet Anne de Salis. -
1854 The New Household Receipt-BookLondon: 1854The first U.K. edition of Sarah Josepha Hale's guide to the running of a Victorian American household. -
1845 The Popular Encyclopaedia; or, 'Conversations Lexicon'London: 1845A beautifully illustrated and incredibly detailed encyclopaedia, illustrated with many fascinating folding maps and plates. -
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. -
1862-7 2vol The Circle of the Sciences Lord Brougham James Wylde ExperimentalLondon: 1862-7The complete two volumes of this encyclopedic work on science. -
1906 Gustav Jaegar Health Culture Hygiene Educational Instructional PhysiologyLondon: 1906A revised, early 20th Century handbook concerning clothes hygiene by famed German naturalist Gustav Jaeger. -
1858 3Vol The English Cyclopaedia Charles Knight Cyclopaedia of BiographyLondon: 1858A six volume set of Charles Knight's 'Cyclopaedia of Biography', complete in three. -
1827 3vol Universal Geography or A Description of All The Parts of the WorldPhiladelphia: 1827Volumes I-III of this fascinating geographical work. -
1857 4vol Deakin Florigraphia Britannica Engravings Descriptions Ferns BritainLondon: 1857A relatively scarce complete set of Florigraphia Britannica; or, Engravings and Descriptions of the Flowering Plants and Ferns of Britain together with Ferns of Britain, and their Allies: Comprising Equisetaceae, Filicaceae, Lycopodiaceae, and Marsileacea -
c1900 5Vol The Standard Dictionary of the English Language Isaac FunkLondon: c1903A five volume set of this standard dictionary by Isaac Funk. -
1840 2 Vols ENCYCLOPEDIA of ANTIQUITIES ArchaeologyLondon: 1840The uncommon second edition of Fosbroke's impressive reference work, with splendid fold-out plates. -
1889 2vol Chamber's Cyclopaedia of English Literature Fourth Edition FrontispieceLondon: 1889A fascinating two volume set of this reference work regarding English Literature in a uniform leather binding. -
1975-1979 3Vol Obituaries from The Times 1951-1975 Frank C. RobertsReading: 1975 - 1979A set of contemporary dictionaries and reference works; being reprints of the obituaries which appeared in the The Times, from the years 1951 through to 1975. -
c1874 BEETONS Men Age Annals Time ScarceNone: c1874A scarce copy of Beeton's work on the most famous men and women of his time. -
1830-38 8 Vols Lardner's CABINET CYCLOPAEDIA First EdLondon : 1830 - 1838An Eight Volume set of Lardner's Cabinet Cyclopaedia.