Antique 1870 Beeton’s Dictionary of Universal Biography – Victorian Encyclopedia with Engravings – Ward Lock London
An impressive Victorian reference work from circa 1870: Beeton’s Dictionary of Universal Biography, published by Ward, Lock & Tyler in London.
This second, revised edition contains biographies of eminent persons from all ages and is richly illustrated with numerous steel-engraved portraits.
The book was updated to the year 1870 and forms a wonderful historical document from the golden age of British publishing.
The original green cloth binding with gilt lettering is still in excellent condition. The interior shows light, age-appropriate foxing but is otherwise very clean and sturdy.
A heavy, characterful volume that impresses both in content and decoratively.
Specifications:
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Title: Beeton’s Dictionary of Universal Biography
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Edition: Second Edition, revised and corrected
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Year: ca. 1870
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Publisher: Ward, Lock & Tyler, London
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Binding: original cloth publisher's binding
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Illustrations: numerous steel engravings
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Height: 20 cm
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Thickness: 7.5 cm
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Condition: excellent for age - some dampstains on pages (see photos)