Beeton's Universal Information "Dictionary of Geography, History Biography" 1880

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Beeton's Universal Information "Dictionary of Geography, History Biography" 1880
Beeton's Universal Information "Dictionary of Geography, History Biography" 1880
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Beeton's Universal Information
"The Dictionary of
Geography, History Biography
Mythology & Chronology"
by George R. Emerson
An antiquarian book in original condition;
published by Ward, Lock. and Co. London; undated (I believe it
to be late
1800's
as there is a census dated
1881)
;
2 volumes in one; 936 numbered pages plus others; 6½" x 10" x 4" thick; illustrated; folded pull-out maps; original cloth covers. The spine has lovely gold detail.
The full title is:
Beeton's Dictionary of Universal Information. Geography, Biography and History.
containing
Descriptions of Every Country and Town of Importance in the Old and New Worlds and Colonies;
Biographies of Eminent Persons of All Times;
Historical Associations;
Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Oriental and Scandinavian Mythologies;
and
Pronunciation of Names.
New Edition
Enlarged, Corrected and Revised to the Latest Date with Several Thousand Additional Articles.
By
George R. Emerson
Complete in One Volume
The book is in "as found" condition and it is by no means perfect. It is obviously old, quite worn and care must be taken when handling it.
Repairs have been made over the years to binding and there is black book tape on both cover spines.
Contents are in good condition though slightly age-toned; all pages appear to be present as are fold-out maps. Previous owners name is on the front fly.
Not many of these large 2 volumes in 1 books have survived in more or less original condition. A lovely piece of history and quite impressive on the shelf.
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