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Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. A massive three-volume reference work that serves as a comprehensive dictionary of proper names. It was designed as a major update and expansion of the earlier Century Cyclopedia of Names (1894). The goal was to provide concise, authoritative information on proper names of significance in the English-speaking world ? from ancient times to the mid-20th century. A staff of more than 350 consulting scholars, special editor, and other contributors worked to produce this set. The encyclopedia includes entries on: - People (historical figures, contemporary notables, biblical characters, mythological figures).- Places (cities, countries, mountains, rivers, etc.).- Events (wars, treaties, battles, historical movements).- Literary & Cultural References (books, plays, operas, fictional characters, works of art).- Organizations, Institutions, and Other Proper Names (newspapers, political parties, ships, holidays, etc.).ABOUT THIS SET: This matching three volume set is bound in burgundy cloth with gilt lettering and ornamentation on the covers, with blind embossed ornamentation bordering the title. Dual columned. On a shelf, this set spans 7.5 inches. Volume One: A - Emin Pasha. xxvi, 1440 pp.Volume Two: Em'ly - Nakuru. xxvi, 2880 pp. Volume Three: Nala - Zyryanians. xxvi, 4342 pp.CONDITION: Ex-library, this had been a reference set for several institutions: The US Air Force, Base Library in Wilmington, Delaware; and Florida Bible College. Marks "For Reference, not to be taken from this room" are present within the endpapers, along with other library stamps. Very minimal other markings within. At over 17 lbs. with packaging materials, an additional shipping charge will apply, and will be requested after purchase. Full refund if not satisfied.…

Paperback. Condizione: Fair.

1954. (hardcover) Very good. xxviii, 1440pp; xxviii, 1441-2880pp; xxviii, 2881-4342pp. Complete in three (3) volumes. 4to. Bound in maroon pebbled leather; top board blindstamped with decorative border, lettered in gilt; spine simple-ruled in blind, lettered in gilt. Cloth rubbed at extremities, shelfwear. Internally clean. "Display Set / Not for Sale" tag pasted to front pastedown of vol. II. Half-title of vol. I creased. Starting at title page of vol. I, textblock beginning to pull free at foot of backstrip due to weight of block, remaining entirely secure. Vol. II and vol. III do not share this blemish. Volume I: A - Emin Pasha. Volume II: Em'ly - Nakuru. Volume III: Nala - Zyryanians & Appendices. Revised and updated from the original 1894 Century Cyclopedia of Names. This is quite a heavy set that will definitely require additional shipping. Please enquire. …

hardcover. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

paperback. Condizione: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Dust Jacket. Later Printing. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 20 Volume Set, This Set is well-bound with clear text and no markings. It contains both black-and-white and color photographs with illustrations. It does not have a dust jacket. Previous Owner Name.

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Small 4to 9" - 11" tall; 24 Volume Set, No Dust Jacket, All Books are Tight, Shows little or no wear or usage. Illustrated, Black and White with Color photographs.