The Compact Edition of the Dictionary of National Biography by Unamed - 1975

ont> Oxford University Press : Oxford, 1975 Book. Very Good. Hardcover. A lovely example of this two volume set of works, held in the original cloth covered slipcase. This micrographical version of the Dictionary of National Biography is in excellent condition. Complete in two volumes. Volume I. Main DNB Abbadie-O'Donnell and Volume II. Main DNB O'Donnell - Zuylestein and Supplement. Held in the original slipcase, each volume is bound in the publisher's original cloth binding, with a magnifying glass held in a draw to the head of the slipcase. Lacking the original magnifying glass, with a new replacement. The complete text has been reproduced micrographically. Founded in the late 19th century The Dictionary of National Biography (DNB) is a comprehensive work featuring numerous biographical articles on a variety of notable public figures. This is a lovely example of this important reference work of the late 20th century. Condition: In the publisher's original cloth binding, held in the original cloth covered slipcase. Externally smart, with minor shelfwear. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. The slipcase is sound, with heavy patches of rubbing to the extremities. Small tear to the centre of the draw to the head of the slipcase. Lacking the original magnifying glass, this has been replaced. Overall Condition: Near Fine.