The Concise Dictionary of National Biography, 2 volume set, Oxford University Press

The Dictionary of National Biography Founded in 1882 by George Smith; The Concise Dictionary Part I; From the Beginnings to 1900, Being an Epitome of the Main Work and its Supplement; and Part II, 1901-1950, Being an Epitome of the Twentieth Century D.N.B. down to the end of 1950, 2 volume set. 

Published by Oxford University Press. Part I reprinted in 1979 and Part II in 1974.

A very good set of navy blue cloth hardbacks with gilt titles to spine. Part II a little worn to tail of spine. With good dustjackets - with some bumping, nibbles and edge tears to extremities, and some shelf wear. Part II with price clipped inner flap. Soundly bound.

Both volumes are bright and clean throughout. A very usable set.

Text in English.

Part I: vII + (2pp) + 1503pp;

Part II: (5pp) + 528pp;

Weight: approximately 2.42kg (the set - unpacked). 

Dimensions:

Each volume approximately 241mm tall x 171mm wide x 26-62mm deep.