The domestic encyclopaedia, or, A dictionary of facts, and useful knowledge : comprehending a concise view of the latest discoveries, inventions, and improvements, chiefly applicable to rural and domestic economy; together with descriptions of the most interesting objects of nature and art; the history of men and animals, in a state of health or disease; and practical hints respecting the arts and manufactures, both familiar and commercial. Illustrated with numerous engravings and cuts. In four volumes / by A.F.M. Willich.

  • Willich, A. F. M. (Anthony Florian Madinger)
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1802
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The domestic encyclopaedia, or, A dictionary of facts, and useful knowledge : comprehending a concise view of the latest discoveries, inventions, and improvements, chiefly applicable to rural and domestic economy; together with descriptions of the most interesting objects of nature and art; the history of men and animals, in a state of health or disease; and practical hints respecting the arts and manufactures, both familiar and commercial. Illustrated with numerous engravings and cuts. In four volumes / by A.F.M. Willich. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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London : Printed for Murray and Highley ...[et al], 1802.

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4 volumes, plates (one color) : illustrations (engravings) ; 22 cm (8vo)

Notes

Pagination: xvi, [2], 528; xiii, [1], 512; xii, 512; xiii, [1], 492 p., 28 leaves of plates
Includes indexes and errata in each volume
Directions to the binder on binding plates: v. 4, p. 492
"Printed by B. M'Millan, Bow-Street, Covent Garden"--t.p. verso and colophon of each vol.
Copy 1 Vol. 1 Supplier/Donor: J. Fenning Note: Binding: Contemp. mottled calf, gilt ruled spine with red and green labels. Ownership inscription on t.p.: Susanna Newman, 1807, and on p. [iii]: Horace J.N. Meade, 1841
Copy 1 Vol. 2 Supplier/Donor: J. Fenning Note: Binding: Contemp. mottled calf, gilt ruled spine with red and green labels. Ownership inscription on t.p.: Susanna Newman, 1807, and on p. [iii]: Horace J.N. Meade, [1841]
Copy 1 Vol. 3 Supplier/Donor: J. Fenning Note: Binding: Contemp. mottled calf, gilt ruled spine with red and green labels. Ownership inscription on t.p.: Susanna Newman, 1807, and on p. [iii]: Horace J.N. Meade, 1841
Copy 1 Vol. 4 Supplier/Donor: J. Fenning Note: Binding: Contemp. mottled calf, gilt ruled spine with red and green labels. Ownership inscription on t.p.: Susanna Newman, [1807], and on p. [iii]: Horace J.N. Meade, [1841]

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  • Vol. 3

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    EPB/B/54953.v3
  • Vol. 4

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    EPB/B/54953.v4

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