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1818. Voltaism. An original plate. From Abraham Rees' Cyclopaedia, or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature.

London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, 1818. Unframed Print. Very Good Condition. Item #365593

1 original plate, with NO ACCOMPANYING TEXT. The plate is overall clean and bright. Rees's Cyclopaedia, in full The Cyclopaedia; or, Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature was an important 19th-century British encyclopaedia edited by Rev. Abraham Rees (17431825), a Presbyterian minister and scholar who had edited previous editions of Chambers's Cyclopaedia. Philosophical radicalism was suspect in Britain, and aspects of the Cyclopaedia were thought to be distinctly subversive and attracted the hostility of the Loyalist press. These reviews complained about its supposed antireligious aspects and radical standpoints attributed to its editor and contributors, and cited lack of article balance. The Quarterly Review commented, "Rees is the most extensive cyclopaedia in English with many excellent articles it has generally been condemned as on the whole too diffuse and too commonplace." [Wikipedia]. Size: 21 x 27 cms. Category: Rees Cyclopaedia; PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we will contact you before processing your order and you will be given the details and option to decline the extra cost.

Keywords: BZDB395 Rees Cyclopaedia; PRINTS : Antiquarian Interest; ELECTRICITY 1818. Voltaism. An original plate. From Abraham Rees' Cyclopaedia, or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Literature.

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