Description: This is a rare, antique, 9-volume set of The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia: A Work of Universal Reference in All Departments of Knowledge with a New Atlas of the World, published by The Century Company in 1899. The books are bound in leather. Please note condition issues described above. The set contains: 8 profusely illustrated A to Z volumes. The plan for the dictionary and cyclopedia was described as including "three things: the construction of a general dictionary for every literary and practical use; a more complete collection of the technical terms of the various sciences, arts, trades, and professions than has yet been attempted; and the addition to the definitions proper of such related encyclopedic matterk, with pictorial illustrations as shall constitute a convenient book of general reference."The 9th volume addresses Proper Names of prominent historic individuals and places.The set provides a fascinating look at the state of the world's knowledge and perspectives at the turn of the century. The volumes are 12" tall x 9" wide and about 2" thick. See photos for content examples. (The 10th atlas volume is not included.) I ship books carefully and securely in protective boxes.
Price: 169 USD
Location: West Hartford, Connecticut
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Binding: Leather
Place of Publication: New York
Language: English
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Publisher: The Century Company
Topic: Encyclopedias
Subject: Reference
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1899
