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Encyclopaedia Britannica reference lot — 33 volumes in slipcases + maroon ‘Britannica Perspectives’ (1968)

Lot of 33 Encyclopaedia Britannica volumes in slipcases with several maroon "Britannica Perspectives" (1968). Good used condition: bindings intact, light foxing, scuffs, slipcase staining and small spine chips visible.

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Bright display lot: 33 Encyclopaedia Britannica bound volumes, each housed in its matching green/grey slipcase, offered with several maroon ‘‘Britannica Perspectives’’ hardcovers stamped 1968. The set is clearly a mid‑century reference grouping — spines show printed volume numbers (including an Index/Atlas) and the maroon Perspectives books are marked 1968 on the covers.

Practical and attractive for home libraries, schools, offices or set‑decoration: these are solid reference volumes that present well on a shelf and are useful to collectors or decorators wanting authentic vintage encyclopaedia sets. They suit a buyer who wants a sizeable reference grouping with slipcases intact and who accepts used condition and visible age signs.

Included, condition and faults:
– Includes: 33 individual books/volumes (warehouse count) of Encyclopaedia Britannica in slipcases plus multiple maroon Britannica Perspectives hardcovers (1968 on covers).
– Slipcases: all volumes supplied in slipcases (green/grey) as pictured.
– Binding & covers: good overall — bindings intact, maroon covers scuffed with surface wear.
– Pages: no missing/loose pages reported; minor foxing/edge browning visible on page edges.
– Visible faults: shelfwear, scuffing, staining and discoloration on some slipcases; small chips and wear to the top edges of a few spines.
– Measurements: not provided.
– Working status: N/A (reference books).