[Rarebooks] FS - Britannica 11th with bookcase

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[ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA]. /THE ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA  A Dictionary 
of Arts, Sciences, Literature and General Information. Eleventh 
edition./ 29 volumes, uniformly bound in moss green coloured suede, 
a.e.g., with maps, colored, b&w illustrations. Cambridge University 
Press, Cambridge, UK. 1910-1911. 11th edition, 4to. The "thin paper 
edition", printed on onionskin paper, complete with the custom made 
mahogany tiered standing bookcase.

This, the most famous of all encyclopedias in the English language, was 
sponsored by a "Society of Gentlemen in Scotland", (/Printing and the 
Mind of Man/) and was first published in three volumes in 1771. This is 
perhaps the most desirable edition of this encyclopedia and was the last 
to contain signed, extensive articles on the major areas of human 
knowledge and endeavour. "It is noteworthy for its index which has 
justly been described as the best index of any work of reference". 
(P&TMOM). Each of the 29 volumes in this complete set measures 
approximately 11 1/2" x 9", and each contains perhaps 1,000 pages which, 
being printed on onionskin paper, result in a thickness per volume 
hardly exceeding one inch. Each is bound in moss green coloured suede 
with silk-sewn endpapers of supple (and sensual) calf. All volumes are 
stamped in gilt with the title, edition number, and volume designation, 
as well as the crest of the University Press at Cambridge. Some volumes are
blemished, the most significant being abrasions to the spine of vol. VI. 
The spines of several other volumes are also rubbed, although to a 
lesser extent. Some of the coloured paper front free endpapers are 
spotted. The stitching of volume I (as might be expected) is a bit 
stretched, and the last volume (XXIX) shows a bit more wear. The 
contents are clean, bright, and unmarked throughout. Overall, the set is 
in extraordinarily good condition, given the delicacy of the binding and 
paper, and looks quite magnificent in the tiered mahogany stand (which 
is included in the price). The stand itself is a bit nicked and bumped, 
but in good condition notwithstanding. Digital photos may be viewed at 
the following site: http://www.greenfieldbooks.com/Britannica.htm

Price: $1,100.00.

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