encyclopędia britannica (Oltre 7.600 risultati)

First edition, first printing; 3 vols; 4to in half-sheets (26 x 20 cm); half-title to each vol., 159 engraved plates (of 160, lacking plate 112 in 'Midwifery' section'), plates 117-132 printed on either side of 8 sheets, plate 146 folding, vol. 2 with 3 folding chemistry tables and 1 folding grammatical table, vol. 3 textually complete despite erratic pagination, plates 64 and 78 each with small closed tear to upper inner corner, plate 111 marked and with closed tear to foot, plate 133 bound slightly askew and consequently shaved at lower fore-edge, plate 146 somewhat creased, closed tear to grammatical table in volume 2; contemporary calf-backed glazed blue paper boards, spine caps and corners expertly restored, endpapers renewed, minor wear, a very good set; viii, 586, [10], 587-697; [4] 1009, [3]; [4], 280, 283-678, 879-953, [1]pp. The first edition of 'the most famous of all encyclopaedias in the English language' (PMM). A landmark Enlightenment text, the Britannica was the brainchild of the Edinburgh-based bookseller and printer, Colin Macfarquhar, and the engraver Andrew Bell. At the time, the city was arguably the intellectual centre of Britain, host to many of the nation's leading thinkers from David Hume to Adam Smith, and the gathering place of discussion clubs like The Select Society and The Poker Club where members met to debate advances in the arts and sciences. Macfarquhar and Bell conceived of the Britannica as a conservative reaction to the French Encyclopédie of Denis Diderot (published 1751 to 1766), which was widely viewed as heretical, but the key initiative that set the Britannica apart from other earlier encyclopaedias was its layout. Related topics were to be grouped together into longer essays, then organised alphabetically. Previously technical terms had been listed generally in alphabetical order, an approach that the Britannica derided as 'dismembering the sciences' (Preface). The 28-year-old press-corrector William Smellie was employed to provide the text. The result was originally issued in 100 parts (called 'numbers' and equivalent to thick pamphlets), which were later bound into three volumes. The first number appeared on December 6, 1768 in Edinburgh, priced 6d or 8d on finer paper, with the last issued in 1771. With two of the three midwifery plates depicting childbirth in clinical detail that so shocked King George III that he commanded that the pages be ripped from every copy. These plates are consequently rarely found (see Kogan, The Great EB: The Story Of The Encyclopaedia Britannica, 1958, p.13). The other plates include human anatomy, animals and other natural history subjects, scientific instruments and industrial apparatus, geometrical propositions, and miscellaneous subjects ranging from types of cannon to specimens of shorthand; there are also several plates of music score and a small number of maps. Sets in any state of completeness are rare. A lovely copy in the original calf-backed glazed blue-paper boards from the library of the Murrays of Dollerie, Perthshire. PMM 218; Collison pp138-55; Kogan, Herman (1958).

ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA (illustratore). First London edition. This is an issue which uses the sheets of the first edition published in Edinburgh in 1771, with new preliminaries and a new preface made for the London audience. Three quarto volumes (10 1/4 x 8 inches; 260 x 204 mm). With 155 of 160 engraved copperplates, some of which are folding and some have been hand-colored. Some plates are bound out of sequence. (Vol I with 58 plates, Vol II with 55 of 56 plates and Vol III with 42 of 46 plates). Volume II is missing plate #63 and Volume III is missing plates 111, 112, 113 and 115. Plates 111-113 are the plates on Midwifery which are often lacking as people would extract them because they portray graphic scenes of childbirth. Each volume with half-title. This edition is edited by William Smellie. and the engravings are by Andrew Bell. We could find only one complete copy at auction since 1966. Bound in contemporary full mottled calf. Spines with some restoration. Morocco spine labels, Spines elaborately stamped in gilt and with a red and brown spine morocco label on each volume. Board edges tooled in gilt. Gilt dentelles. Previous owner's bookplate on front pastedown of each volume. Old ink ownership signature on front free endpaper of all volumes. Vol. I with a small tear to upper margin, not affecting text. on page 469 and some occasional minor dampstaining to fore-edge margin, not touching text. Vol. II with a repair to the crease of page one of the folding chemistry table. Generally pages are very clean. Overall a very lovely set. "The most famous of all encyclopaedias in the English language was sponsored by 'a Society of Gentlemen in Scotland'.The Edinburgh 'society' could well have consisted only of the editor, the antiquarian William Smellie (1740-95), the engraver, Andrew Bell (1726-1809), and the printer, Colin Macfarquhar (died 1793).The subtitle implicitly acknowledges the editor's indebtedness to Harris and Chambers, though later on (in the third edition of 1801) the dedication to the King sought to create the impression that the Britannica had been conceived as a means 'to counteract the tendency [of anarchy and atheism] of that pestiferous work', the French Encyclopédie [of Diderot]. In fact, Smellie defined its purpose far more sensibly and convincingly in the preface of the first edition: 'Utility ought to be the principal intention of every publication'. The Encyclopaedia Britannica appeared first in numbers.1768-71. The precedent of Moréri and Bayle was followed when the second edition, 1778-83, included history and biography.From the supplement to the fifth edition, 1816-24, onward the Encyclopaedia Britannica, following the example of the Encyclopédie, appended the signatures of the contributors of articles of original value.and leading scholars and men of letters of all nations have continued to lend the lustre of their names to all subsequent editions" (Printing and the Mind of Man). Printing and the Mind of Man 218. ESTC: N471190 HBS 68280. $20,000.

A handsomely bound set of the scarce eighth edition, containing revisions that were "more thorough than had ever been attempted in any previous edition. It has received so great an accession of original contributions, that nine-tenths of its contents may be said to be absolutely new" (vol. I, pp. xviii-xix). The first edition was published in 1768. 22 vols, quarto (279 x 216 mm). With 405 engraved plates, of which numerous double-paged and a few folding, and prolific woodcuts in the text. Bound with half-titles. Contemporary green morocco, spines lettered and richly floral-tooled in gilt, twin gilt fillets and floral roll bordering covers, board edges ruled in gilt, turn-ins richly gilt, marbled endpapers and edges. Vol. XXI lacking pp. 89-96. Ownership signature of one Elizabeth Foster Staniforth on first blank of vol. I. Couple of vols with marks to covers, light rubbing and wear to extremities, neatly retouched with colour, some offsetting from plates and very occasional foxing, else largely clean throughout; vol. XI with neat paper repair to upper margin of p. 773; vol. XX with closed central tear to fold of plate 38, without loss. A very attractive set indeed.

Condizione: Fine. Number of volumes: 18 volumes + 2 supplementary volumes.

18 vols, front., plates (some folding). 4to. An exceptionally clean set. Handsome contemporary tree calf, raised bands, compartments ruled horizontally in gilt, red & black morocco labels; a little rubbed, boards occasionally sl. scuffed & corners bumped. Bookplate of M. Dundas on leading pastedowns. A very attractive set in contemporary binding. Alston III 563; ESTC N6642. Volumes I to XII were edited by Colin Macfarquhar; volumes XII to XVIII, by George Gleig. The Encyclopaedia Britannica is the longest running encyclopaedia in the English language. It was first issued in 100 parts between 1768 and 1771 and first published in book form in 1771 consisting of three volumes, edited single-handedly by William Smellie. Today it is written by 100 full-time editors and more than 4,000 contributors. Its authors have included over 110 Nobel Prize winners and five American presidents. The 2010 edition, which spans 32 volumes was the last printed edition. It continues today as a digital entity. The second edition, published in 1778, was issued in ten volumes and this third edition, the last of the eighteenth century editions, in 18 volumes. Founded by two Scottish printers Colin Macfarquhar and Andrew Bell, the Encyclopaedia Britannica was one of the most enduring legacies of the Scottish Enlightenment. Bell became sole owner after Macfarquhar's death in 1793 and remained so until his own death in 1809. He was also a skilled engraver producing almost all of the copperplate illustrations for the first four editions.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Fourth Edition. 1810. The Encyclopaedia is in 20 volumes and the plates are bound separately in volumes 21 & 22. Full title "Encyclopaedia Britannica; or, A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature; Enlarged and Improved". Half calf over marbled paper covered boards. Gilt titles and decoration to spines. The binding is in very good condition with some wear to the spine ends and a little loss to some. Corners bumped and worn. There is some loss to the marbled paper on a few of the boards. The contents are in very good condition with expected browning and some foxing. No inscriptions. The plates volumes are in very good condition with discolouring and staining that is usual with plates of this edition and age. There are closed tears to a few plates at the start of the second plate volume. Extra photos available on request. PLEASE NOTE: Heavy set so extra will be needed for shipping.

First edition, with all the title pages reading The New Royal Encyclopedia (see Alston); 3 volumes in 4, folio, 8-p. subscribers' list at the back of volume III (listing over 1500 names), contemporary full reversed paneled calf, red and black morocco labels on spine; engraved frontispiece in volume I and 153 engraved plates (including 7 folding maps) placed in a separate fourth volume (plate list calls for 150); some slight cracking of the joints on the plate volume, spine ends slightly chipped and/or rubbed, but otherwise very good and sound. Apparently issued in 150 parts. Not in Walsh, Anglo-American General Encyclopaedias; not in Circle of Knowledge; Goldsmiths'-Kress no. 13772; Alston III, 568 recording the third edition (1797?) only with the title The New Encyclopaedia: "The extraordinary variety of editions for each volume found in various copies makes this seem like a bookseller's hoax. The title page to the second volume in the Signet copy reads The New Royal Encyclopaedia . No acknowledgement is made to previous works . The usually found combination is as follows: vol. I - third edition; vol. II - second edition; vol. III - second edition. One of the editor's copies is clearly the first issue with all the title pages reading The New Royal Encyclopaedia and without and edition number.".

Condizione: Gut. Zustand: Gut - Bibliotheksauflösung Bundeswehr, Buchkanten leicht angestoßen, Band 1 letzte Seiten geknickt | Seiten: 24000 | Produktart: Sonstiges.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used - Good. London: for C. Cooke, no date, ca 1797. Over 1800 pages. About 138 plates, including 6 folding maps. 15 x 9.5", leather, red & green spine labels, gold tooled spines. Shipping only within United States. Leather scuffed, splitting along few spine edges, bookplates removed, signatures clipped from titlepage heads, 1 first leaf, small loss, occasional damping, VG.

Leather. Condizione: VG+. Complete in 29 volumes. Plus, the Britannica Year-Book 1913. (30 volumes in all). Pages are fine India paper and are in excellent condition; clean and white. 29 volumes are in excellent condition. All edges gilt. Bindings are sage green flexible suede leather. Gilt titles and emblem. Spines a little darkened, minor wear on corners, edges, head/tail of spine. Bindings good and tight. A lovely set. VG+ Size: 8 3/4 x 11 1/2. Book.

Condizione: New. 15th edition, 2010. 31 of original 32 volumes. Does not include Volume 18. Shrink wrapped! (encyclopedia, reference) NOT AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES.

Full-Leather. Condizione: Very Good. A full set of 20 volumes, with plates disperesed throughout. Full leather bindings. Set is very good, all boards attached but with 3/4 board a little shakey, still holding well though. Very clean and bright set with minimal wear or staining to pages. All plates and maps are spoken for.Marbled endpapers.

hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good. book.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. 8th Edition. Rebound in 3/4 leather with all marbled edges and endpapers, b/w illustrations. v13 backstrip beginning to separate, v16 front gutter barely holding with some other gutters lightly starting. Some corner and surface wear with volumes 6, 12, and 18 being the worst. Very light foxing throughout but otherwise interior is quite white. A gorgeous set! Domestic USPS media mail shipping for this set will be $300 USD.

Hardcover. Condizione: New. Ship out in 2 business day, And Fast shipping, Free Tracking number will be provided after the shipment.HardCover. Pub Date :2007-04-01 Language: Chinese Publisher: Encyclopedia Britannica . the editorial department of international Chinese version translated Basic information Title : Encyclopaedia Britannica ( International Chinese Edition ) ( revised edition ) (all 20 volumes ) Author : American Encyclopedia Britannica Encyclopedia of China Publishing Company Code Encyclopedia Britannica International Chinese version translated newsroom Press: Encyclopedia of China Publishing House ISBN: 9787.Four Satisfaction guaranteed,or money back.

Condizione: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut - Gepflegter, sauberer Zustand. 12. Auflage. Es kann sich um eine ältere Auflage handeln., Aus der Auflösung einer renommierten Bibliothek. Kann Stempel beinhalten. | Seiten: 32086 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

Third Edition & Supplement to 3rd Edition. Three volumes of four. c. 26 x 20 cm. Vol.1: Plates 1 - 161 / Vol. 3: Plates 292 - 446 / Vol. 4: Plates 447 - 542 and 1 - 50. See comments below for noted 'anomalies'. Contemporary half calf over marbled boards. Red spine labels with gilt title. Gilt decorations and volume numbers in gilt. Very good condition. Bindings rubbed and bumped with wear to spine and ends and corners (see images). Edges age darkened. Joints cracked, but bindings remain sound. Spine leather dried and cracked. Internally dust dulled, but generally clean. A few closed tears and some edge wear to some plates. Overall a very nice collection of more than 450 plates. See images. Notes on Plates 'anomalies': Volume 1: Two plates numbered Plate 2 / Two plates numbered Plate 7 / Plates 58 & 59 missing. Total number of Plates: 161. Volume 3: Plate 418 folding with closed tear. Plates 441 & 445 missing. Total number of Plates: 153. Vol.4: Contains Plates numbered 447 to 542 and the 50 plates issued with the 1801 Supplement to the third edition. Total number of Plates in this volume is 146. Sprache: english.

Full-Leather. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Jacket As Issued. A. Bell (illustratore). The Third Edtion. Volumes VII, VIII, XI, XIII, XIV, XV, of the original 18 volumes.The Third Edition. 213 years old. The bindings are still tight, the pages are clean . The Reddish brown leather is worn and cracked in spots with wear at the top and bottom of the spine.On some, the front board is separated from the spine. Each volume contains approx. 799 pages of knowledge and history from a very unique viewpoint. 542 copperplate illustrations in the entire set.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 1st edition. 2619 pages. 12.50x9.50x8.00 inches. In Stock.

UNK. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: No Dust Jacket. Fifteenth Edition. Very Good with no dust jacket; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 32030 pages; 32 Volume Set with Index. Blue Binding hardcover book. Books are like new and Tight. Text is clean no markings seen Black & White Illustrations and color Photographs. Text is clean no markings seen.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. pp. 2459 This item is printed on demand.

Hardcover. Condizione: Used - Very Good. Cambridge, England: at the University Press & New York, 1910-1911. Illustrated, color maps. 12 x 9", gold stamped maroon half leather, red cloth boards. Shipping only within United States. Covers scuffed,spine edges rubbed, some board corners worn, some cover edge nicks, overall clean, tight, VG.

Condizione: usado- bueno.

UNK. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Usado - Bueno.

First Edition. Slim Quarto, [2] 79pp. Original burgandy morocco soft leather, gilt titles. Table of Contents.:MONEY. Metallic Money. Circumstances which led to the use of Money. Principal properties which all Commodities used as such ought to possess. Metallic Money not a Sign or a Measure of Value, but a real Equivalent. Circumstances which Regulate the Exchangeable Value of Money. : A Moderate Seignorage on Coined Money advantageous. Principles which should regulate its amount. Expense of a Currency consisting of the Precious Metals. How Paper is substituted for Coins, and its value maintained. Whether Gold or Silver should be adopted as the Standard of the Currency, or whether it should consist of both. Standard of Money. Duodecimal and Decimal systems of dividing Coins. Degradation of Coins in Rome, France, Great Britain, and other countries. Effects of this degradation. TABLES RELATIVE TO THE MONEY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND OTHER COUNTRIES: PAPER-MONEY. General Principles in regard to Paper-Money. Banks of Deposit and Banks of Issue. Principles on which they are established. Bank of England, Account of. Private and Joint-Stock Banks. Act of 1844. Objections to and Defence of that Act. Suspensions of in 1847 and 1857. Management of the Bank of England. TABLES exhibiting a View of the Issues, Securities, Bullion, &c., of the Bank of England, and of the Joint-Stock and Private Banks in England and Wales. Banks (Scotch).: Banking in Ireland. Banks of Venice, Amsterdam, &c.The Bank of France, : Banking in the United States. [ John Ramsey McCulloch was a Scottish economist, author and editor, widely regarded as the leader of the Ricardian school of economists after the death of David Ricardo in 1823. He was appointed the first professor of political economy at University College London in 1828. He wrote extensively on economic policy, and was a pioneer in the collection, statistical analysis and publication of economic data.] Excellent Copy. RARE FIRST EDITION.

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