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In addition to rare dictionaries, the Biblio Rare Book Room also features several rare and antique encyclopedias. Some of the rare encyclopedias are antiques, and some are more modern encyclopedias of art and culture. Additionally, some of the rare encyclopedias may also be decorated with illustrations and ornate bindings. Not all of the rare and antique encyclopedias in the Biblio Rare Book Room are in English, so be sure to check the listing carefully for further details.

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Commentariorum urbanorum Raphaelis Volaterrani octo et triginta libri.
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Commentariorum urbanorum Raphaelis Volaterrani octo et triginta libri.

by MAFFEI, Raffaelo

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Lugduni: Sebastianum Gryphium, 1552. Limp Vellum. See Description. Folio. pp. [36], Cols. 1-1218, pp. [3]. With printer's device on title page. The colophon (verso of final leaf) reads "Sebastianus Gryphius excudebat Lugduni, anno M.D.LII." and contains a large woodcut griffin device. Dual column text with fine decorative initials. Several diagrams are included with the text illustrating… Bound in full period vellum (rubbed). Title and shelf number are written on the spine in an early hand. An old ownership or institutional stamp is present on the title page, the second leaf, leaf T5, and also on the colophon page. Interior pages contain mild to moderate age-toning and periodic scattered foxing and spotting. Some pages are more uniformly toned. Raffaelo Maffei (1451-1522) was an Italian humanist, historian and theologian. His "Commentariorum urbanorum" (first published in 1506) is an encyclopedia of all subjects known at the time. The work is particularly notable for the importance given to… Read More
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Cyclopaedia: Or, An Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences; Containing an Explication of the...

Cyclopaedia: Or, An Universal Dictionary of Arts and Sciences; Containing an Explication of the Terms, and an Account of, the Things Signified Thereby, in the Several Arts, Both Liberal and Mechanical... The Second Edition, Corrected and Amended...

by Chambers, Ephraim

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Used - Very Good
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Second Edition, Revised
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London: D. Midwinter, J. Senex. R. Gosling, W. Innys and R Manby, R. Robinson, C Rivington Etc, 1738. Second Edition, Revised . Full Calf. Very Good. 14 3/4" Tall. 21 Plates, 8 Folding. Two volumes, complete with preliminary and final free endpapers. Original calf, 6 bands, red morocco spine labels, A-K and L-Z in black. Front free endpaper of Volume I detached, and Frontispiece and title page of Volume I detached together, otherwise contents near fine, no names or marks or bookplates or signs of removal of such. Covers quite worn, joints cracked but holding well.
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Encyclopædia, or, A dictionary of arts, sciences, and miscellaneous literature : constructed on...
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Vol I: 799p, 31 pl. [i]; Vol. II: 799p, 60 pl. Pp 594-600 tear into text without loss; Vol III: 806p, 20pl.; Vol IV. 793p, 26 pl.; Vol V: 807p, 24 pl.; Vol VI: 794p, 22 pl.; Vol VII: 797p, 38 pl. Neatsfoot oil stained pages,; Vol VIII: 800p, 18 pl.; Vol IX: 800p, 31 pl. lacking plate 260; Vol X: 788p, 22 pl.; Vol XI:814p, 19 pl. Several neatsfoot oil stained pages, plate 299 bound in Vol XII on page 78; Vol XII: 799p, 35 pl.; Vol XIII: 799p, 32 pl.Deep neatsfoot oil stains to fore edge, ; Vol XIV: 797p, 16 pl.Initial and last pages with neatsfoot oil stains ; Vol XV: 799p, 41 pl. Several pages detached but present; plates 433-434 bound in Vol XVI; Vol XVI: 799p, 12 pl.; Vol XVII: 827p, 37 pl.Several pages detached but present,; Vol XVIII: 945p, 59 pl. 486 placed at end. Despite internal oddities, a handsome set in the original sturdy calf. Sabin 22555
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REMARQUES CRITIQUES SUR LE DICTIONNAIRE DE BAYLE. Premiere Partie, A-F (Seconde Partie, G-Z.

REMARQUES CRITIQUES SUR LE DICTIONNAIRE DE BAYLE. Premiere Partie, A-F (Seconde Partie, G-Z.

by Joly, Philippe-Louis (d. 1782) [named only in Approbation]

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Paris & Dijon: Ganeau & Desventes (Part I), Guerin & Hermil-Andrea (Part II)., 1752, 1748. Hardcover. Very Good. Large folio (42cm x 27cm) contemporary fine binding in full leather, spine on 6 cords with gilt title label and gilt-decorated compartments (tips bumped, headbands bare). All Edges Rouge, fine marbled end-papers, LIVpp (1752 Title in red & black + Preface) + xii errata +[2]pp +819pp (pagination continuous except after p364 2nd Title 1748 printed like 1st in red & black) +[1]p Approbation (naming author Sieur Joly, Chanoine de la Chapelle-au-Riche de Dijon). Folio pages beautifully crisp, clean and un-foxed throughout. *Extensive commentary by French Catholic Joly, on the Historical and Critical Dictionary of Huguenot Protestant Pierre Bayle (1647-1706). Bayle's first French encyclopedia was tolerant in religion and a major influence on 18th century Enlightenment. Here the Preface explains that Joly had two main objects - to correct Bayle's perceived errors, and supplement his omissions.… Read More
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World Furniture - An Illustrated History

World Furniture - An Illustrated History

by Helena Hayward (Editor)

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Edition
Seventh Impression.
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Hardcover
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Oudtshoorn, South Africa
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London, New York, Sydney, Toronto: Hamlyn, 1975 A large, heavy book. Classic reference work. 320 pages lavishly illustrated with colour photographs. Size: 10" X 14"
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1870 Imperial Dictionary Universal Biography 84 Portraits History Science 14v
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1870 Imperial Dictionary Universal Biography 84 Portraits History Science 14v

by MACKENZIE, William [edit.]

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1870 Imperial Dictionary Universal Biography 84 Portraits History Science 14v

The "The Imperial Dictionary Of Universal Biography" is a rare 19th-century encyclopedia-like work collected and edited by William Mackenzie. This work is best-known for its plethora of engraved portraits of iconic figures in literature, science, art, and history.

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MACKENZIE, William [edit.]
The Imperial Dictionary Of Universal Biography
London, Glasgow, Edinburgh: William Mackenzie, [ca. 1870].

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6 portrait plates per volume (84 total)
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; secure
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· Size: ~11.25in X 7.75in (28.5cm x 19.5cm)
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Recueil De Planches, du dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers… tome 6
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Recueil De Planches, du dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers… tome 6

by DIDEROT, Denis

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Used - Near Fine
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Hardcover
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1792 Diderot Encyclopedia 95 Plates Inventions Machines ART Anatomy SKELETONS
Through the mid-18th-century, large collections of knowledge were relegated to specific areas of study like law, medicine, or religion. However, Denis Diderot's 'Encyclopedie'
changed the public's knowledge base as well as setting a standard for future generations of acquiring knowledge on many different subjects. This was the first encyclopedia to include contributions from many different named writers. It also was the first encyclopedia to describe work-related topics like agriculture, engineering, cooking, and trade.
One of the aspects that made this work so desirable was the incredible, detailed full-page engravings. In fact, the illustrations themselves were so sought-after that they were of published on their own apart from the encyclopedia.
This volume of 'De Planches', or the plates from Diderot's encyclopedia include some of the following engravings:
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Stone cutting, cobbling
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Recueil De Planches, du dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers… tome 10
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Recueil De Planches, du dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, des arts et des metiers… tome 10

by DIDEROT, Denis

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1792 Diderot Encyclopedia 88 Plates HOROLOGY Clock Making WATCHES Horse Riding
Through the mid-18th-century, large collections of knowledge were relegated to specific areas of study like law, medicine, or religion. However, Denis Diderot's 'Encyclopedie'
changed the public's knowledge base as well as setting a standard for future generations of acquiring knowledge on many different subjects. This was the first encyclopedia to include contributions from many different named writers. It also was the first encyclopedia to describe work-related topics like agriculture, engineering, cooking, and trade.
One of the aspects that made this work so desirable was the incredible, detailed full-page engravings. In fact, the illustrations themselves were so sought-after that they were of published on their own apart from the encyclopedia.
This volume of 'De Planches', or the plates from Diderot's encyclopedia include some of the following engravings:
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Horology
o Mechanics of watch and clock making,… Read More
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The Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11Th Edition, Handy Volume Issue, 29 Volumes
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The Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11Th Edition, Handy Volume Issue, 29 Volumes

by Various

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New York, New York, Usa: Encyclopaedia Britannica Company, 1910. Hardcover. Good. In Good Used Condition, With Wear And Tear, In Need of Restoration. For More Information On Condition. Please See All Photos. Complete Set 29 Volumes 1910 The Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11Th Edition, Handy Volume Issue.
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The Encyclopaedia Britannica Eleventh Edition
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The Encyclopaedia Britannica Eleventh Edition: 29 Volume Complete Set, Plus 3 New Volumes

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Used - Very Good
Edition
Eleventh
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Hardcover
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Bayfield, Wisconsin
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New York: The Encyclopaedia Britannica Company, 1910-1911. Eleventh. Hardcover. Very Good. 32 total volumes. Volumes 1-29 of the Eleventh Edition (complete set) plus volumes 30-32 which were printed in 1921-1922 as New Volumes to be appended to the Eleventh Edition. Overall condition Very Good. Handy Volume Issue. Red cloth covers may have minimal stainging or rubbing. Interiors have some foxing but are otherwise clean and unmarked. Gilt lettering to spines, not front covers. Pages are very thin and may be wrinkled in places. Each volume 8.5"x6.5" Feel free to email us with inquires or for more pictures! Extra shipping may apply to multivolume sets. Encyclopedia Box
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Le grand dictionaire historique, ou, Le mélange curieuz de l'histoire sacré et profane, qui...
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Le grand dictionaire historique, ou, Le mélange curieuz de l'histoire sacré et profane, qui contient en abrégé les vies et les actions

by MORERI, Louis

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1699 FAMOUS Louis Moreri Historical Dictionary RARE Encyclopedia HUGE 4v SET
Originally published in 1674, Louis Moreri's "Grand Dictionaire Historique" was an encyclopedia focused on historical and biographical articles. The original French and English edition were critical in giving rise to more other dictionaries, such as Pierre Bayle's "Critical Dictionary". While this work was highly influential during its time, it was eventually replaced as the preeminent reference work when Diderot's 'Encyclopedia' was printed.
This 1699 massive four-volume edition was published in Paris by Denys Mariette.
Item number: #22787
Price: $1950
MORERI, Louis
Le grand dictionaire historique, ou, Le mélange curieuz de l'histoire sacré et profane, qui contient en abrégé les vies et les actions
Paris: Denys Mariette, 1699.
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· Collation: Complete with all pages; 4 volumes
o Vol. I (A-B) – [20], 588
Added engraved title page and portrait
o Vol. II (C-F) – [4], 656
o Vol. III (G-M) – [4], 677, [1]
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Le grand dictionaire historique, ou Le mêlange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane qui...
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Le grand dictionaire historique, ou Le mêlange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane qui contient en abrégé les vies et les actions remarquables des patriarches, des juges, des empereurs

by MORERI, Louis

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1698 Louis Moreri Historical Dictionary RARE Encyclopedia French 4v HUGE FOLIOS

Originally published in 1674, Louis Moreri's "Grand Dictionaire Historique" was an encyclopedia focused on historical and biographical articles. The original French and this English edition were critical in giving rise to more important dictionaries, such as Pierre Bayle's "Critical Dictionary."

While this work was highly influential during its time, it was eventually replaced as the preeminent reference work when Diderot's 'Encyclopedia' was printed, but not before going through nearly 20 editions. This 1698 French edition is one of the earliest of this landmark encyclopedia and is notable for being an enormous, four-volume set! Absolutely huge!

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MORERI, Louis

Le grand dictionaire historique, ou Le mêlange curieux de l'histoire sacrée et profane qui contient en abrégé les vies et les actions remarquables des patriarches, des juges, des empereurs

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Recueil De Planches, pour la nouvelle edition du dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, …tome III
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Recueil De Planches, pour la nouvelle edition du dictionnaire raisonne des sciences, …tome III

by DIDEROT, Denis

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1781 Diderot Encyclopedia Illustrated Mechanics ART of WAR Weapons Architecture
The Enlightenment's most-important general encyclopedia!
Through the mid-18th-century, large collections of knowledge were relegated to specific areas of study like law, medicine, or religion. However, Denis Diderot's 'Encyclopedie' changed the public's knowledge base as well as setting a standard for future generations of acquiring knowledge on many different subjects. This was the first encyclopedia to include contributions from many different named writers. It also was the first encyclopedia to describe work-related topics like agriculture, engineering, cooking, and trade.
This rare edition is exclusively engravings of the mechanical arts including more than 100 full-page and folding engravings. Each section of the huge engravings is paired with a table describing what it in each illustration. Images in this tome include:
· Astronomy
· Gnomonics
· Music
· Geometry
· Art of military, weapons
· architecture
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Recueil De Planches, sur les sciences…avec leur explication (vol i)
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Recueil De Planches, sur les sciences…avec leur explication (vol i)

by DIDEROT, Denis

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1781 Diderot Encyclopedia Illustrated ART of WAR Weapon Astronomy Optics Science

The Enlightenment's most-important general encyclopedia!

Through the mid-18th-century, large collections of knowledge were relegated to specific areas of study like law, medicine, or religion. However, Denis Diderot's 'Encyclopedie' changed the public's knowledge base as well as setting a standard for future generations of acquiring knowledge on many different subjects. This was the first encyclopedia to include contributions from many different named writers. It also was the first encyclopedia to describe work-related topics like agriculture, engineering, cooking, and trade.

This rare edition is exclusively engravings of the mechanical arts including nearly 100 full-page and folding engraved plates of figures. Each section of the huge engravings is paired with a table describing what it in each illustration. Images in this tome include:
· Mathematics
o Algebra, geometry, trigonometry
· Mechanics &… Read More
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 6th Edition
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, 6th Edition: Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature

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  • first
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Used - Fair
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6th
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Hardcover
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26 volumes (Complete 6th Edition in 20 volumes with the Supplementary edition in 6 volumes), 11 inches tall. A soft light brown leather and board with corner pieces with raised bands and very fine gilt lettering. There is some foxing and browning of leaves and pages, raised library embossing on first pages. Some sloughing of binding and blotching. The 6th edition is difficult to find and this is an impressive well cared for set.
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