Encyclopaedia Britannica, or, a Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature, Edinburgh: for A. Bell & C. Macfarquhar [supplement for Archibald Constable], 1797-1824, 24 volumes including 6 volume supplement, 4°, third edition, numerous engraved plates, some folding, contemporary tree calf (lightly rubbed and scuffed), morocco labels. Sold not subject to return.

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Encyclopaedia Britannica, or, a Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature, Edinburgh: for A. Bell & C. Macfarquhar [supplement for Archibald Constable], 1797-1824, 24 volumes including 6 volume supplement, 4°, third edition, numerous engraved plates, some folding, contemporary tree calf (lightly rubbed and scuffed), morocco labels. Sold not subject to return.
Provenance: Claud Boswell Esqr. of Balmuto (armorial bookplate) (18)

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Claude Irvine Boswell, Lord Balmuto (1742-1824), Scottish Judge and James Boswell's nephew. See D.N.B.

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