A Universal Biographical Dictionary - 1825
| Full Title: | A Universal Biographical Dictionary, Containing the Lives of the Most Celebrated Characters of Every Age and Nation, Embracing Warriors, Heroes, Poets, Philosophers, Historians, Politicians, Statesmen, Lawyers, Physicians, Divines, Discoveries, Inventors, and Generally, all such individuals, as from the Earliest Periods of History to the Present Time, have been Distinguished among Mankind; to which is added A Dictionary of the Principal Divinities and Heroes of Grecian and Roman Mythology; and A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Living Characters. |
| Published: | New York, 1825: |
A most interesting early 19th century period full leather binding which shows its age but is still tight and sound. Smooth spine ornately gilt and ornamented, now quite rubbed and worn. Each compartment has a large central gilt device separated a geometric gilt pattern. Text block is sound and tight, although it does open to one spot where a signature has come a bit loose. Text block is evenly toned with some light scattered foxing.
Facing the title page is a very charming engraved frontispiece depicting 20 historical figures in miniature. These include Jefferson, Washington, Homer, Shakespeare, Napoleon, Lafayette, etc. Frontis is spotted as seen, but still quite charming.
Book measures c. 7 1/3" H x 4 1/3" W. 444 pp.
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| Item #: | B1498 |
| Item Title: | Universal Biographical Dictionary |
| Price ($US, shipping not incl.): | $95 |
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