1831 The Pocket Cyclopædia Epitome of Universal Knowledge Scholars Illustrated

Description: The Pocket Cyclopædia, or Epitome of Universal Knowledge Designed for Senior Scholars in Schools, and for Young Persons in General, Containing Multifarious and Useful Information on Numerous Subjects Necessary to be Known of All Persons, Yet Not To Be Found in Books of General Use in Schools. By Joseph Guy and published in Massachusetts by E. and G. Merriam. 1831, 467 pp, 4.5x8'', 8vo, hardcover binding. As-is condition. Covers and spine have age-related wear, with some discoloration. Front cover board is nearly detached. Pages have age-related toning and foxing. Edges of pages have age-related wear and toning. Ex-library from the Mechanics' Library Association in Lancaster, PA with the name included on the inside front cover and stamped onto the title page. Illustrations are in good condition and clear to see. Hinges are loose, but pages are fairly well supported. Back cover board is loose. Scarce. Page 335 is torn but has no loss, as pictured. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. This is meant to be a pocket guide for information deemed useful for scholars, trained or beginning, at the time of publication. This volume features information on topics such as optics, primary colors, the Brazilian nut, mythology and Elysium, information covering the different types of college degrees, and many more. The issues with the binding could provide an excellent opportunity for restoration, if desired. FORN-ABE-MSB-Shelf-597-jr197

Price: 125 USD

Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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