Chambers encyclopaedia 1888 complete set reasonable condition. The first four editions of britannica were printed in small quantities and were sold locally in scotland at the printing shop of colin macfarquhar, and in local bookstores in edinburgh only, and therefore are extremely rare. A good french scholar, he adapted moreri and bayle to the commonsense climate of the english enlightenment. If you have the complete 10 volume set, and if it is in very good condition, the current retail replacement or insurance value of.
Leone levi 1821 1888, english jurist and statistician, was born of jewish parents on the 6th of june 1821, at ancona, italy. I had, from time to time, collected a mass of notes for my own use, and found that it was very inconvenient. But when it comes to a vintage or antique dictionary, the older and more outofdate a publication is the better. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia history of encyclopaedias. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Value of 1950s chamberss encyclopedia february 8, 2015 i have a mint condition set of the chamberss encyclopedia set of 15 volumes from 1956 by george newnes, plus three survey encyclopedias that match the other 15 volumes. A dictionary of universal knowledge for the people is a complete eight volume set. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on.
Jan 06, 20 hi, my name is judith, and it will be my pleasure to help you with this question. The research for the democratising knowledge project focused on archival material, the woodblocks and their production, and an analysis of the illustrations in chamberss encyclopaedias. Antique and vintage dictionaries collectors weekly. Jun 29 first known recording of classical music made, handels israel in egypt on wax cylinder. This encyclopedia was completed just twenty years ago. Finding the value of chambers encyclopedias thriftyfun. Hi, my name is judith, and it will be my pleasure to help you with this question. Chamberss encyclopaedia was founded in 1859 by william and robert chambers of. The famous larousse grand dictionnaire universel du xixeme siecle francais in 17 volumes was published from 1865 to 1888. Of what real relevance does history have in our lives today. Leone levi 18211888, english jurist and statistician, was born of jewish parents on the 6th of june 1821, at ancona, italy.
I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Value of 1888 set of chamberss encyclopedias thriftyfun. Chambers encyclopedia for sale in uk view 57 bargains. Chamberss encyclopaedia, british encyclopaedia published in oxford, eng. One of the earliest volumes of interest to western book collectors is cyclopedia, or an universal dictionary of the arts and sciences, which was written by ephraim chambers and published in london in 1728. New listing original lithograph from chamberss encyclopedia 1925 birds of paradise mutzel. It examined what the findings reveal about the chambers firm and the work and social environment in which these wood engraving blocks were produced. At the moment there are 62 completed auctions for items with chambers encyclopedia in the title on ebay, but if you filter to sold, there are only 10 sold and those 10. Chambers s encyclopaedia by unknown and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
An entirely new edition was published 18881892 in ten volumes edited by david patrick. Original lithograph map from chambers encyclopedia. Theses encyclopedias are the revised edition unaltered and unabridged, 1887, published by collier of new york. Leone levi 1911 encyclopedia britannica bible encyclopedia. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Chamberss encyclopaedia a dictionary of universal knowledge. Chamberss encyclopaedia british encyclopaedia britannica. Buy chambers encyclopedia and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. After receiving an early training in a business house in his native town, he went to liverpool in 1844, became naturalized, and changing his faith, joined the presbyterian church. Set of chamberss encyclopedia books 1888 eight volumes leather. Chamberss new handy volume american encyclopaedia, volume vi by chambers.
A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Charles passed away on month day 1919, at age 42 at death place. See todays chambers encyclopedia for sale, best offer and auction. Nordisk familjebok third edition 26 volumes, second printing, including not so few coloured posters like national maps, city maps a poster of all the flags of the world etc and a huge number of full page black and white portraits. The great modern biographical dictionaries, although of little use for scripture names, are of much value to the biblical student for the writings on biblical subjects, and in the case of ancient biography, of much value for contemporary persons in other lands. Chambers, george october 4, 1928november 4, 1997 source for information on chambers, george. Publisher and author born and educated in peebles and apprenticed to an edinburgh bookseller. At the commencement help which has been of lasting value was given by mr. This is a guide about finding the value of chambers encyclopedias.
Chamberss journal was a magazine founded by william and robert chambers, published in london in the 19th and 20th centuries. Chamberss encyclopaedia a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated, with maps, steel engravings, and wood cuts, revised edition, bel to chi, vol ii w. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions. Chambers s encyclopaedia was founded in 1859 by william and robert chambers of edinburgh and became one of the most important english language encyclopaedias of the 19th and 20th centuries, developing a reputation for accuracy and scholarliness that was reflected in other works produced by the chambers publishing company. Buy chambers encyclopedia in antiquarian and collectable books. Dictionaries international standard bible encyclopedia. Chamberss encyclopaedia a dictionary of universal knowledge for the people illustrated, with maps, steel engravings. The first contayning the interpretation of the hebrue, caldean, greeke, and latine wordes and names scateringly dispersed throughout the whole bible, with their common places following euery of them. In todays down sized, stressedout, bottom line world, its a question worth asking. By graingertucson 1 post page finding the value of chambers encyclopedias. Chambers encyclopedia in antiquarian and collectable books for. Tvvo right profitable and fruitfull concordances, or large and ample tables alphabeticall. Ill try to post about one entry per weekday here, and if you have any requests general or specific dont hesitate to ask. At the moment there are 62 completed auctions for items with chambers encyclopedia in the title on ebay, but if you.
For other arrangements, see lists of encyclopedias. Chamberss encyclopaedia is not to be confused with the cyclopaedia of ephraim. Lippincott 1862 1st edition fair leather front board has broken loose, leather spine is chipped about 2 inches on each end, back board is shaken, frgile and may come loose from the page block in, page block solid, decorative end papers, clean tight bright unmarked illustrated text. One of the earliest volumes of interest to western book collectors is cyclopedia, or an universal dictionary of the arts and sciences, which was written by ephraim chambers and published in. Encyclopedias article about encyclopedias by the free. As an alternative, cast insitu or precast concrete blocks may be used with depths not less than two third the width. By 1744 five editions of chamberss cyclopaedia had been issued. The books have pebbled maroon embossed cloth covers with red fore edges. Illustrating animals and visualizing natural history in chamberss. Set of 101895 chambers encyclopedias and other antique books.
Its full title was initially chamberss journal of popular literature, science, and arts, but the longer title was eventually dropped. Internet archive contributor university of california libraries language english volume 1. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Feb 22 father of american golf john reid first demonstrates golf on a yonkers cow pasture to friends. Several years ago, my wife gave me this wonderful set of encyclopedia, written in the uk in 1874 and printed in new york in 1888. And t he fact is, that history is of tremendous value and importance to all of us, everywhere. Clifton emahiser has also cited chambers encyclopedia in many of his articles. Encyclopaedia history of encyclopaedias britannica. On this, rather than on ephraim chamberss cyclopaedia 1st ed. Encyclopedia of africanamerican culture and history dictionary. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. Charles chambers historical records and family trees. Oct 3 new zealand natives, a privately organised and mainly maori rugby team, plays first game in uk.
In this edition, the majority of the articles were rewritten and the. We inherited a 10v set of chambers encyclopaedia 1901 they. Wei songs yishi jishi 1888 had actually been compiled 65 years previously, but it. The first edition in 10 volumes 185968 was based on a translation of the 10th edition of the german konversationslexikon now brockhaus. Cyclopedia article about cyclopedia by the free dictionary. The new edition of chamberss encyclopaedia, referred to in this article as the. After a distinguished college career rowing for cambridge, chambers coached the cambridge team from 1871 to 1874. Value of 1950s chambers s encyclopedia february 8, 2015 i have a mint condition set of the chambers s encyclopedia set of 15 volumes from 1956 by george newnes, plus three survey encyclopedias that match the other 15 volumes. This is a list of encyclopedias, arranged by time period. Whats the value of a set of chambers encyclopedia 1874.
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