[Rarebooks] FS: Profusely illus. Gregory's "Dict. of Arts & Sciences" 2v. 1st ed. 1806-07

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(DICTIONARIES) Gregory, George. A DICTIONARY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES. In
Two Volumes. London: Printed for Richard Phillips. 1806-1807. First
edition. Lg. 4to. 2 vols. viii,960;iv,928pp. Triple column text.
Illustrated with all 138 engraved plates. Orig. 1/4 straight grained
red morocco, gilt, over marbled boards (rubbed), spines lightly rubbed
& corners a bit worn. Cont. engraved bookplates on front pastedowns.
First 3 leaves of Vol. II a bit wrinkled and the bottom blank margin of
the plate index is slightly tattered.   $600.00 (trade discount allowed)
The engraved plates include all areas of natural science as well as the
“latest” forms of machinery, among them “Aerostation” devices such as
balloons and parachutes. Cordell Dictionary Collection G31.

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