1790 Bells Pantheon Historical Dictionary of Gods Demi Gods Heroes Pagan World

Bells New Pantheon or Historical Dictionary of The Gods, Demi-Gods, Heroes & Fabulous Personages of Antiquity: Also of Images & Idols Adored in The Pagan World Edited by John Bell Printed by John Bell, London 1790 Complete in two volumes First Edition Two volumes bound in one with title page to volume one only, hardback volume bound in an early 19th century full leather binding with diced boards & what appears to be an early replacement leather spine with detailed gilt tooling. The book consists of 40 x engravings on 39 x pages, some plates are missing with plate list to rear calling for around 100 engravings but as with most copies the total number of engravings is usually 37 or less. The book measures approx 12 x 10 inches with 407 + 329 pages + 3 page plate list.