Society Of Gentlemen In Scotland

When I bought a new 1968 edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica, because it was the 200th anniversary edition, one of the options was a replica of the very first 1768 edition, printed from the original plates (I think) on paper that looked aged. ..

A well-done reproduction of the original Encyclopedia Britannica, from 1771. Includes engravings.

The first edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica was issued serially in sections from 1768 to 1771. The first bound volume of these sections was completed in 1769, the second in 1770 and the third and last in 1771. Subtitled "A Dictionary of the Arts and Sciences," the set contained 2459 pages and 160 copperplate engravings by Andrew Bell.

Vol 1 - 697 pages, Vol II 1009 pages; Vol III 953