CHAMBERS, Ephraim (1680-1740) - George LEWIS - Ciclopedia ovvero dizionario universale delle arti e delle scienze tradotto dall'Inglese e di...
CHAMBERS, Ephraim (1680-1740) - George LEWIS - Ciclopedia ovvero dizionario universale delle arti e delle scienze tradotto dall'Inglese e di molti articoli accresciuto da Giuseppe Maria Secondo. Naples: Giuseppe De Bonis, 1747-1754. An interesting work of encyclopedic character, translated from English, with additions. 8 volumes, 4to (264 x 197mm). Engraved folding title and 20 plates (some foxing and browning, few tears, vol. II, VI, VIII with heavier staining, X1 lacking in the final volume). Contemporary vellum, gilt titles on spine label, red marbled edges (some wear, final volume worn). Provenance: Biblioteca in Portica in Campitello (ownership inscription dated 1761) - Giuseppe Orlando (bookplate). (8)
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CHAMBERS, Ephraim (1680-1740) - George LEWIS - Ciclopedia ovvero dizionario universale delle arti e delle scienze tradotto dall'Inglese e di molti articoli accresciuto da Giuseppe Maria Secondo. Naples: Giuseppe De Bonis, 1747-1754. An interesting work of encyclopedic character, translated from English, with additions. 8 volumes, 4to (264 x 197mm). Engraved folding title and 20 plates (some foxing and browning, few tears, vol. II, VI, VIII with heavier staining, X1 lacking in the final volume). Contemporary vellum, gilt titles on spine label, red marbled edges (some wear, final volume worn). Provenance: Biblioteca in Portica in Campitello (ownership inscription dated 1761) - Giuseppe Orlando (bookplate). (8)
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