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Rare. Beautifully embossed cover and spine. These are gorgeous .
The pages are lightly speckled with age but otherwise on very good condition. No tears . No creases . No faded lettering.
Would be perfect for a vintage homeschooler , or homeschool group that likes a vintage vibe. Or in any home library.
So fun and beautifully illustrated.
Enjoyed by children , or adults .
Originally launched in 1937 by Publishers Productions, Inc., this popular multi-volume children\'s pictorial encyclopedia was continuously updated and re-copyrighted over several decades.
Overview of the Encyclopedia Set
- Core Premise: Subtitled \"A New Pictorial Encyclopedia\" or \"A Pictorial Pageant\", it focused heavily on educational illustrations, photographs, and accessible narratives designed to spark children\'s interest in history, science, nature, and world cultures.
- Editors: Early iterations were heavily guided by prominent educators like Lorimer V. Cavins and Gordon J. Laing, while mid-century revisions were overseen by Editor-in-Chief Everette Edgar Sentman.
