![]() ![]() only), as well having Primary and Seconday School editions. The Encyclopdia Britannica was first published in 1768, when it began to appear. Britannica contains 100,000 articles, Merriam-Websters Dictionary and Thesaurus (U.S. ![]() Managed and published in Edinburgh up to the 9th edition (25 volumes, from 1875-1889) the 10th edition (1902-1903) re-issued the 9th edition, with 11 supplementary volumes.ĭiscover more about 'Britannica' and about the editions we hold in our rare books collections at the National Library of Scotland. Encyclopdia Britannica, the oldest English-language general encyclopaedia. Expanded editions in the 19th century featured more volumes and contributions from leading experts in their fields. Originally issued in 100 weekly parts (3 volumes) between 17 by publishers: Colin Macfarquhar and Andrew Bell (Edinburgh) editor: William Smellie: engraver: Andrew Bell. Ten editions of 'Encyclopaedia Britannica', issued from 1768-1903, in 231 volumes. To find similar items, select the checkboxes next to the characteristics you are interested in, then select the 'Find similar' button. MacFarquhar, Colin, approximately 1745-1793 Illustrated with one hundred and sixty copperplates. Context Encyclopaedia Britannica > First edition, 1771 - Encyclopaedia Britannica or, A dictionary of arts and sciences, compiled upon a new plan …įirst edition, 1771 - Encyclopaedia Britannica or, A dictionary of arts and sciences, compiled upon a new plan … Permanent URL ![]()
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