Encyclopaedia Britannica – 1797 | Maps of Ireland & Italy | Hydrostatics, Law, Magic Tricks

The Encyclopaedia Britannica or, a Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature has long been one of the most referenced encyclopedias. This 9^th volume from the 1797 third edition covers topics from ‘Hydrostatics’ through ‘Lessons’ with noteworthy sections on Italy and Ireland, Law, and even a thorough chapter on sleight of hand magic tricks. It includes 30 full-page engravings.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Encyclopaedia Britannica or, a Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature
• Publisher: Edinburgh, Printed for A. Bell and C. Macfarquhar
• Edition: Third Edition, 1797
• Format: (4to), single volume
• Binding: Original leather spine and corners, marbled boards
• Size:  10.75 in x 8.5 in (27.3 cm x 21.6 cm)
• Collation: 799 pp
• Illustrations: 30 engraved plates including maps of Ireland and Italy
• Contents Include:
  • On Ireland and Italy with maps
  • Section of ‘legerdemain’ or sleight of hand tricks – performances and execution of various tricks including ‘cups and balls’ and card tricks
  • English and Scottish law – extensive chapters on law

Condition:

Good. Original marbled boards with leather spine and corners. Leather cracked at hinges with surface loss on edges. Marbled paper lifting from cover. Binding secure and text block intact. Pages are complete and legible.

Why Collect This?

• Complete with all plates including maps of Ireland and Italy
• Includes curious section on executing and performing magic tricks

Item Number: # 28984