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2 Sets of 1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Books
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2 Sets of 1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Books

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 October 2023 · Antique Furniture Direct
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Description

Two decorative sets of Encyclopedia Britannica from the 1920s; The Twelfth edition from 1922 and The Thirteenth edition from 1926. The Twelfth edition is not a complete set – it is a composite set. Each set comprises 16 oversized books, so a total of 32 in all. Wonderful antique reference books that would look lovely decorating a large bookcase.

Construction/Wood:

Paper / Canvass Binding

Condition Report:

Wear and marks commensurate with age. The earlier books (red ones) have faded unevenly along the spines and have some of wear to the edges. Various rips to pages in both sets.

Dimensions:

Height: 28.5cm

Max Width: 7cm-8cm

Depth: 21.5cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this piece to the 1920s.

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SA964051
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Description
Two decorative sets of Encyclopedia Britannica from the 1920s; The Twelfth edition from 1922 and The Thirteenth edition from 1926. The Twelfth edition is not a complete set – it is a composite set. Each set comprises 16 oversized books, so a total of 32 in all. Wonderful antique reference books that would look lovely decorating a large bookcase.
fig 1. 2 Sets of 1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Books
fig 1. 2 Sets of 1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Books

Construction/Wood:

Paper / Canvass Binding

Condition Report:

Wear and marks commensurate with age.

“
The earlier books (red ones) have faded unevenly along the spines and have some of wear to the edges.
Antique Furniture Direct

Various rips to pages in both sets.

Dimensions:

Height: 28.5cm

Max Width: 7cm-8cm

Depth: 21.5cm

Height
28cm (11.02")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Antique Furniture Direct has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA964051
Antique Furniture Direct
Antique Furniture Direct
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2013
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Antique Furniture Direct
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Yorkshire
United Kingdom

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Verified Since Aug 2013
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Antique Furniture Direct
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2 Sets of 1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Books
2 Sets of 1920s Encyclopedia Britannica Books
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 28 cm (11 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)
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