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Bring an air of historic, old-world intellect to your workspace with this striking 4-book stack of vintage encyclopedias, 1957.
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Bring an air of historic, old-world intellect to your workspace with this striking 4-book stack of vintage encyclopedias, 1957.
Featuring a rare, nearly continuous sequential run (Vols 14, 15, 16, and 18), this silvery blue spine collection is styled around a rich, navy blue color, with elegant embossed gold torch details on the front cover cloth. Each substantial volume is printed in the heavy-duty Royal Octavo format, presenting an impressive sense of old-world scholarship, architectural symmetry, and uniform depth to a room.
Set of 4 uniform hardcover books in Royal Octavo sizing.
Dimensions (Individual Book): 9 ¼" H x 6" W x 2 ½" Thickness.
Total Stack Dimensions (Stacked Flat): 10" H x 6" W x 9 ¼" D.
Color Story: Silvery blue spine & rich navy with gold foil typography.
Volumes Included: 14, 15, 16, and 18.
A flawless addition for a mahogany executive desk, a cozy reading room side-table, or stacked flat beneath a vintage light fixture to showcase the cover's torch embossing.
Complements Dark Academia, Gothic, and Traditional design styles beautifully. Clean bindings, sturdy profiles, and ready for immediate display.
Provenance Note: Hand-selected from the private collection of a prominent New York City writer and university professor.
Packaging & Preservation Note: To ensure its historic character and structure remain completely pristine, this collection is wrapped securely to prevent corner bruising or spine friction during transit. Ships securely via tracking-enabled book-rate transit.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 9.25ʺD × 10ʺH
- Styles
- Gothic
- Traditional
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cardboard
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Navy Blue
- Condition Notes
- Good vintage condition with light wear consistent with a 1957 printing. The cloth bindings exhibit light age-related discoloration, minor scuffing, … moreGood vintage condition with light wear consistent with a 1957 printing. The cloth bindings exhibit light age-related discoloration, minor scuffing, and a charming, rustic patina that enhances their authentic historical character. Internally clean with tight, solid bindings and crisp pages. A beautifully preserved scholarly set with exceptional vintage shelf presence. less
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