Author: WALLER, JOHN FRANCIS [ED.] (CONTRIBUTORS INCL. CHRISTINA & WILLIAM ROSSETTI)
Title: The Imperial Dictionary of Universal Biography 14 Volume Set
Description: London: William Mackenzie, [1864]. Reprint. Brown hardback cloth cover with gilt and black decoration. 280mm x 190mm (11" x 7"). [3600pp.]. Numerous b/w engravings; approx 100 steel engraved portraits. An early example of a biographical dictionary with a slight emphasis on British subjects. The mid 19th century was a time of great achievement in science, the arts and politics. While, inevitably, some of the subjects have slipped into obscurity, it is interesting to have contemporary views on the great people of that time. Contributors include Christina and William Rossetti.. VG : in very good condition without dust jackets. Slight foxing .

Keywords: Biography Sets of Books 1850 - 1900 Antiquarian


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