Ephraim Chambers: Cyclopaedia
1st edition, 2 Vols., London 1728
(Archive of european Lexicography. 1: Encyclopedias; 2)
2,100 pages on 22 microfiches
1992, ISBN 3-89131-053-6
Silver (negative): EUR 144.–
«... Chambers is clearly the father of the modern encyclopaedia throughout the world. ... Chambers's Cyclopaedia is particularly remarkable for its elaborate system of cross-references, and for the broadening of Harris's coverage to include more of the humanities»
Robert Collison: Encyclopaedias: Their history throughout the ages.