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*National Library digitises *entire* first edition of iconic encyclopaedia*
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The Encyclopaedia Britannica is considered to be one of the enduring achievements of the Scottish Enlightenment.
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First issued in 1768, 'Britannica' has its origins in Edinburgh. It was published by Colin Macfarquhar (1744/5-1793), a printer, and engraver Andrew Bell (1725/6-1809).
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