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A charming collection of three mid-century Funk & Wagnalls encyclopedia yearbooks from 1948, 1949, and 1955, featuring handsome green bindings …
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A charming collection of three mid-century Funk & Wagnalls encyclopedia yearbooks from 1948, 1949, and 1955, featuring handsome green bindings and a classic vintage reference-library aesthetic.
These original mid-20th-century volumes capture the character of American publishing during the postwar era, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history, culture, and changing world of the late 1940s and 1950s.
The coordinated green covers create a cohesive decorative grouping, ideal for styling a traditional library, vintage-inspired study, home office, or thoughtfully curated bookshelf. Their compact proportions make them particularly appealing for tabletop displays, antique writing desks, and layered arrangements with decorative objects.
Equally attractive as historical reference books and decorative accents, this trio brings an authentic sense of nostalgia and scholarly character to an interior.
Dimensions: Each volume measures approximately 7 inches high × 5 inches wide. The three books measure approximately 4.75 inches across their combined spines when displayed together.
Condition: Vintage condition consistent with age and use. Age-related wear and natural signs of handling may be present on the covers, bindings, edges, and interior pages. These characteristics are consistent with the books' mid-century origins and contribute to their vintage appeal.
Sold as a complete decorative set of three volumes: 1948, 1949, and 1955.
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- Dimensions
- 4.75ʺW × 5ʺD × 7ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Vintage condition consistent with age and use. Age-related wear and natural signs of handling may be present on the covers, … moreVintage condition consistent with age and use. Age-related wear and natural signs of handling may be present on the covers, bindings, edges, and interior pages. These characteristics are consistent with the books' mid-century origins and contribute to their vintage appeal. less
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