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Cyclopedia or an Universal Dictionary of Art and Sciences, containing the definition of the terms and account of the things signify'd therby.

Volume 2; Cyclopedia or an Universal Dictionary of Art and Sciences, containing the definition of the terms and account of the things signify'd therby. London, 1728. Begins with the letter J (Page 365) and continues to page 1038 when the Letter S is re-paginated 1 - Z (p392) + 3 pages of adverts. Contemporary bookmark or single sheet of note paper with ink notations inserted into page 250 This is the first great dictionary in England in which an attempt at a methodical classification of knowledge was made. It was published at the price of £4.4.0. This edition has a preface in which Chambers explains his intentions.

Accession number CCWSH:1049b
Category Book
Date 1728
Dimensions length: 420mm, width: 255mm