Encyclopaedia Britannica – 1797 | Maps of Ireland & Italy | Hydrostatics, Law, Magic Tricks

The Encyclopaedia Britannica or, a Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature has long been one of the most referenced encyclopedias. This 9th volume from the 1797 third edition covers topics from ‘Hydrostatics’ through ‘Lessons’ with noteworthy sections on Italy and Ireland, Law, and even a thorough chapter on sleight of hand magic tricks. It includes 30 full-page engravings.   Bibliographic Details Title: Encyclopaedia Britannica or, a Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature Publisher: Edinburgh, Printed for A. Bell and C. Macfarquhar Edition: Third Edition, 1797 Format: (4to), single volume Binding: Original leather spine and corners, marbled boards Size:  10.75 in x 8.5 in (27.3 cm x 21.6 cm) Collation: 799 pp Illustrations: 30 engraved plates including maps of Ireland and Italy Contents Include: On Ireland and Italy with maps Section of ‘legerdemain’ or sleight of hand tricks – performances and execution of various tricks including ‘cups and balls’ and card tricks English and Scottish law – extensive chapters on law   Condition: Good. Original marbled boards with leather spine and corners. Leather cracked at hinges with surface loss on edges. Marbled paper lifting from cover. Binding secure and text block intact. Pages are complete and legible.   Why Collect This? Complete with all plates including maps of Ireland and Italy Includes curious section on executing and performing magic tricks   Item Number: # 28984 Categories European History Language Study & Reference Mathematics & Physics Medicine & Science Voyages & Exploration & Maps Authors unknown Printing Date 18th Century Language English Binding Leather Book Condition Good Collation Complete