[DOBSON, Thomas (1751-1823). 532 plates from Encyclopedia; or, a Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Miscellaneous Literature. Philadelphia: c.1790s.]

The plates from Dobson's work, the first encyclopedia printed in America. The Encyclopedia was originally issued in 18 volumes in 40 parts. The plates and maps include botanical, scientific, military and medical subjects. The present is one volume of plates only.

Thick quarto (265 x200mm). 532 (of 543) engraved plates from Dobson's work (lacking 2, 6, 7, 306-310, 378-379; occasional tears and a few plates with pieces lacking; some browning with a little wear at margins, particularly to first and lates plates). Modern cloth, leather label.

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