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Antique Book of 1870 Imperial Dictionary Science Lit, Portraits. da Vinci, Galileo, Illustrated, 15 Volumes, 1800's, 19th Century!
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Antique Book of 1870 Imperial Dictionary Science Lit, Portraits. da Vinci, Galileo, Illustrated, 15 Volumes, 1800's, 19th Century!
The “The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography” is a rare 19th-century encyclopedia-like work collected and edited by William Mackenzie. Note that this set contains full-page portrait engravings including Melanchthon, Petrarch, Boccaccio, da Vinci, Galileo, Beethoven, Milton, and so many others.
MACKENZIE, William [edit.]
The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography. London, Glasgow, Edinburgh: William Mackenzie, [ca. 1870.]
Details: Collation: Complete; 3 volumes in 15 divisions. Wanting Div. IX.
89 portrait engravings throughout. Provenance: Handwritten – Jas. B. Thompson
Language: English. Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure. Decorative brown cloth
Size: ~11.25in X 7.75in (28.5cm x 20cm)
Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use. 271o24
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- Dimensions
- 7.75ʺW × 3ʺD × 11.25ʺH
- Styles
- English
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use. Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use. less
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