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Two hundred
and thirty years ago--before the United States of America was founded--the world’s
first three-volume Encyclopædia Britannica was published, establishing a tradition of comprehensiveness
and authority in general knowledge that has remained unsurpassed ever since.
See
for yourself the first edition of one of the world’s most influential publications
with this exact replica of the original, right down to the natural marks of
age and watermarks on the pages. These three handsome volumes chart the sum
total of human knowledge since 1768.
As
an engrossing conversation piece, this set lends an air of prestige and beauty
to any home or office library. If you love history or vintage books, you’ll
find it difficult to put down the fascinating volumes of the Britannica First
Edition Replica Set.
Product
Details
For
the first time ever with these methodically reproduced volumes, any home or
office library can enjoy the prestige of owning a replica of one of the world’s
most influential publications. This set of volumes serves as a time capsule
of the world’s knowledge in 1768 and is itself a piece of history. For the person
who has everything, this ultimate prestige gift is alone in a class of unsurpassed
distinction.
What
you can expect to find:
- Three
complete volumes of the original 1768 Encyclopædia Britannica, First Edition
- Painstakingly
exact facsimile reproductions of natural age marks and watermarks
- Duplicate
of the original binding, down to the cherished imperfections
- Individual
Volume Size: 10 1/2" H x 2 1/2"-3" W x 8 1/2" D
- Overall Width: 7"
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