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This offering is for the Complete 17-Volume Set of the 1883 (Index is dated 1886) Edition of THE AMERICAN CYCLOPAEDIA: A POPULAR DICTIONARY OF GENERAL KNOWLEDGE. Edited by George ripley and Charles A. Dana. With Supplement. The set was published in New York by D. Appleton & Co. in large, thick quartos measuring 6 & 3/4" x 10 & 1/8", each volume containing approximately 850-900 pages and heavily illustrated with superior B&W engravings depicting views of Buildings, towns and cities, ALL aspects of Natural History, the most recent advances in all the Arts & Sciences, Technology, Engineering and so much more, and is embellished with well over 100 color maps of the individual American States and countries of the world. The set is bound in matching 3/4 brown morocco leather with matching marbled boards, edges and endpapers and a compartmented spine blocked in heavy black rules with a decorative black stamp in 4 of the 6 compartments. This is NOT just another pretty set. What sets this reference work apart from others is the shear amount of illustrations and their accompanying texts bringing the reader up to date with ALL the latest developments in the Arts & Sciences and so much more. This is a 75-pound set but don't worry, we pay ALL domestic postage and insurance expenses. PLEASE NOTE: ALL Purchases Include FREE Domestic Shipping! ****************************************** Payment is requested within five days of auction's close. After payment is received normal shipping is within 4 days; super quick shipping can be arranged, JUST ASK. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: All of our international shipments are processed via the eBay Interrnational Shipping program, including payment and returns, which are the responsibility of the purchaser. However, we do pay for the domestic shipping expense to the Illinois International Shipping Hub. Please note our years of positive feedback.... it offers proof of the overall satisfaction of our customers for over 25 years of selling Books, Maps, Autographs, Prints and other mostly Paper items on eBay. It is because items are accurately described and guaranteed, and carefully packaged. Our goal has always been your happiness with your purchase. If any item fails to do that, contact us and we will work to correct it through refunds or returns. General Auction Listing Terms & Conditions We describe the item as accurately as possible. However, we are by no means experts and this information is based solely on our general knowledge & opinions. Keep in mind that you are bidding on a vintage or antique item, which means it has been pre owned and will inevitably show some signs of normal wear. We will disclose any damage or defect that is not consistent with what should be expected with normal wear and will always disclose any chips, breaks, repairs, etc. that we believe affect the usability and value of the piece over and above normal wear for the age of the item. All items are sold AS IS . You're advised to study the photos carefully before making your decision to buy items. Please check pictures and read our description carefully!! The bidder / buyer understand that the color displayed on their monitor may not reflect the true color and or texture of the item up for auction. If you have any questions or need clarification on any items, please e-mail us before bidding. We will be glad to answer all your questions and to provide additional photos and information.