Biographie

1798 · 028104 — G.G. and J. Robinson et Al 1798. Book. Fair. Full-Leather. New Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 8.5" x 5.5" - 14 or 15 volumes - Volume 1 missing but reprints are readily available. A New and General Biographical Dictionary - containing an historical and critical account of the lives and writings of the most eminent persons in every Nation particularly the British and Irish : from the earliest accounts of time to the present period wherein their remarkable actions and sufferings their virtues parts and learning are accurately displayed with a catalogue of their literary productions. Greatly enlarged and Improved. New Edition 1798 Missing Vol 1. Leather bound covers rubbed to edges and titles not visible due to wear and age. Book plate to inside boards "WATERSTOCK" with coat of arms depicting a knight's helmet and a George Cross with 4 fleur d'lis. Is the Bookplate of Sir William Henry Ashurst of Waterstock Oxfordshire 1725-1807 Sir William Henry Ashurst was the son of William Henry Ashurst and Diana Allen and lived at Waterstock Oxfordshire England. He held the office of Justice of the Court of the King's Bench between 1770 and 1800 ref Flikr Vol. 11 2 111 3 1V 4 V 5 V1 6 V11 7 V111 8 1X 9 x 10 X1 11 X11 12 X111 13 X1V 14 XV 15. Overseas buyers please contact for postage as 9230 gms unpacked weight. . G.G. and J. Robinson et Al Hardcover