First edition, 1771 - Encyclopaedia Britannica; or, A dictionary of arts and sciences, compiled upon a new plan …
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| Permanent URL | https://digital.nls.uk/144133900 |
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| Description | Illustrated with one hundred and sixty copperplates. / By a Society of gentlemen in Scotland. In three volumes.. |
| Shelfmark | EB.1 |
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| Description | Ten editions of 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', issued from 1768-1903, in 231 volumes. Originally issued in 100 weekly parts (3 volumes) between 1768 and 1771 by publishers: Colin Macfarquhar and Andrew Bell (Edinburgh); editor: William Smellie: engraver: Andrew Bell. Expanded editions in the 19th century featured more volumes and contributions from leading experts in their fields. Managed and published in Edinburgh up to the 9th edition (25 volumes, from 1875-1889); the 10th edition (1902-1903) re-issued the 9th edition, with 11 supplementary volumes. |
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