1823 John Watkins The Universal Biographical Dictionary New Edition

When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.

1823 John Watkins The Universal Biographical Dictionary New Edition:
$49.77

Click here to see our other books!

The Universal Biographical Dictionary; Or, An Historical Account of The Lives, Characters, and Works of The Most Eminent Persons in Every Age and Nation, From the Earliest Times to the Present; Particularly the Natives of Great Britain and Ireland.

By John Watkins

1823 - London - Longman, Hurst, Rees, Crme, and Brown

8.5\" by 5\"; (iv), 1083pp.

DETAILS

A new edition of Watkins\' A Universal Biographical and Historical Dictionary.

An Universal Biographical and Historical Dictionary (London, 1800) was a landmark book written and published by British author John Watkins, an English miscellaneous writer, known as a biographer.

The book was typical of its day and of its genre. Many similar books were also produced at the same time such as Alexander Chalmers\' General Biographical Dictionary. However John Watkins\' book focused on academic figures, statesmen and royalty of the time.

His book went through several editions, which is evidence of its popularity among 19th century readers.

The book was also translated into several languages, including French and German.

CONDITION

In a quarter-calf binding with gilt lettering to spine. Externally a trifle rubbed with some loss to the spine. Internally the binding is tender, with front free-endpaper to the final page of the preface detached. Textblock cockled. Pages generally bright and clean with the odd spot and tidemark. Overall: GOOD ONLY.

If you want to keep an eye on what is coming up, just add us to yourfavourites list!

We are always happy to help and can be contacted at

our office hours are: Mon-Fri 9-5.30pm GMT

We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions.

Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL.

If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected.

Please note we cannot accept USD cheques