Zedler, Johann Heinrich 2 vols. Universal-Lexicon Aller Wissenschaften und Künste (...). 47th/48th vol., Ver-Vers, Vert-Vis. Leipzig/Halle 1746. title in red and black with fulls. Title copperplate. 2198 col., 1878 col. 51/52 vol. Vri-Uz, W-War. Leipzig/Halle 1747. 1356 col., 2432 col. titles in red and black with full title plates. Title copperplate. Parchment bindings (somewhat stained) w. spine lettering. Large folio, 34 x 21 cm.

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