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Proposals for printing, by subscribtion, a work, intitled, encyclopd̆ia britannica; or, A new and complete dictionary of arts and sciences, [electronic resource] : Composed in the form of distinct treatises or systems. With accurate defitnitions and explanations of all the terms as they occur in the order of the alphabet; also full descriptions of the various machines, insruments, tools, figures, &c. necessary for illustrating them; and of the classes, kinds, preparations, and uses of natural productions, whether animals, vegetables, minerals, fossils, or fluids. Together with the account of the kingdoms provinces, cities, towns, and other remarkable places throughout the world. Illustrated with above one hundred and fifty large copperplates, exhibiting several thousand figures, accurately engraven. By a Society of Gentlemen in Scotland. To be dedicated, by permission, to Sir Laurence Dundas of kerse, baronet, member of Parliament for the city of Edinburgh.
- Format:
- Book
- Standardized Title:
- Encyclopædia Britannica. Prospectus.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Book proposals--Great Britain--Early works to 1800.
- Book proposals.
- Genre:
- Prospectuses.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource ([4]p. )
- Place of Publication:
- [Edinburgh : s.n., 1768]
- Notes:
- Dated at head: Edinburgh, June 8. 1768.
- The work was issued in 100 parts, 1768-73, edited by William Smellie.
- Reproduction of original from National Library of Scotland.
- Cited in:
- English Short Title Catalog, T171400.
- OCLC:
- 509174458
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