Encyclopaedias & Dictionaries

The Miles Kelly Book of Lists – Christopher Rigby's compendium of over 500 lists of facts, stats and trivia across ten subject areas, from people, science and history to TV and film,…

Gem - The Definitive Visual Guide - A magnificent 440-page Smithsonian and DK visual reference to gemstones, minerals, precious metals and jewellery, richly illustrated with spectacular photography and detailed information on famous…

Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon - Scarce 1878 Victoria, British Columbia edition of Dictionary of the Chinook Jargon, a 26-page pocket language guide published by M. W. Waitt & Co. Includes English–Chinook…

Marvels of the Universe – Volume I - Volume I only of an impressive circa 1913 two-volume popular science and natural history work, extending to approximately 600 pages and richly illustrated throughout.…

A handsome vintage Funk & Wagnalls College Standard Dictionary in its original green publisher's binding, offering comprehensive mid-century English language reference in very good collectible condition.

A comprehensive bilingual German-English and English-German dictionary with grammar guidance from Collins. Ideal for students, travellers, language learners and Open University courses, featuring thousands of translations, grammar notes and practical language support.

French Dictionary - A handy bilingual English-French/French-English dictionary with over 85,000 entries, perfect for students, travellers and everyday language reference.

A Literary and Historical Atlas of Africa and Australasia - Classic 1913 Everyman's Library historical atlas featuring coloured maps, historical plans and geographical reference material covering Africa and Australasia by renowned cartographer…

Illustrated Dictionary of Gardening - An authoritative Royal Horticultural Society reference featuring thousands of gardening and botanical terms, illustrated throughout with DK's acclaimed full-colour photography and practical diagrams.

The Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Gardening - The definitive illustrated gardening guide from the Royal Horticultural Society, packed with expert advice, practical techniques, and over 3,000 colour photographs covering every aspect…

Classic 1958 English–Zulu dictionary compiled by leading South African linguists C. M. Doke, D. McK. Malcolm and J. M. Sikakana. An important reference work for isiZulu language studies and African linguistics.

Magnificent large-format 2003 Eleventh Edition of The Times Atlas of the World, featuring world-renowned Collins Bartholomew cartography. Fine condition in a very good slipcase.

Facts for Everybody - A fascinating Victorian-era encyclopedia of practical and curious knowledge, Facts for Everybody offers a remarkable glimpse into 19th-century learning, science, domestic life, anatomy, commerce, agriculture, and the arts.…

Comprehensive Oxford Albanian-English Dictionary edited by Leonard Newmark, featuring over 85,000 words and phrases with extensive coverage of modern Albanian language usage. An increasingly hard-to-find academic reference work in near fine condition.

A scarce bilingual South African Railways technical glossary, uniquely bound with English and Afrikaans sections—an essential reference from the post-war railway era.

The Book of Knowledge Vol. V - Attractive vintage Volume V of The Book of Knowledge, edited by Harold F. B. Wheeler and published by The Waverley Book Company. A beautifully bound…

The Book of Knowledge Vol. VII - covering SCA to ZWI, pages 3199–3838, in a decorative gilt spine binding. A handsome vintage encyclopaedia volume ideal for collectors, display or completing a set.

The Book of Knowledge Vol. VI, edited by Harold F. B. Wheeler and published by The Waverley Book Company. A handsome vintage encyclopaedia volume covering NAV to SCA in an ornate gilt-decorated…

Hartrampf’s Vocabularies - A classic 1930s vocabulary reference—practical, collectible, and still useful for writers and students alike.

As both a linguistic and technical tool, the Polish / English Dictionary of Science and Technology represents an important resource for those engaged in cross-border scientific collaboration, technical documentation, or academic study…