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Lot of 8 Assorted Hardcover World Atlases (DK, Reader’s Digest, Philips) – Fair Condition

Lot of eight assorted hardcover world atlases (DK, Reader's Digest, Philips). Fair used condition with scuffed spines, creased or torn dust jackets; warehouse checked — no missing pages or visible water/mould.

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Lot of eight assorted hardcover world atlases — visible publishers include DK, Reader’s Digest and Philips — large-format reference books with illustrated covers and dust jackets. This stack shows clear, honest use: scuffed spines, edge wear, creased and torn jacket corners, sticker residue and surface creases visible in the photos. Internals were checked by warehouse staff: no loose or missing pages were reported and no visible water damage or mould was found.

These atlases suit a range of buyers: a collector or reseller after varied editions; a classroom, library or study wanting multiple map references; prop or craft projects that benefit from colourful maps and plates; or someone who wants to repair and rebind vintage reference books. They are useful where visual maps and large-format plates are wanted and will respond well to cosmetic restoration or regular use.

  • Included: 8 hardcover atlases as pictured (titles visible include Atlas of the World, Illustrated Atlas of the World, Philips’ New Practical Atlas, Philips’ World Atlas, The Atlas of World Geography, The Most Stupendous Atlas of the Whole Wide World, Philips’ Atlas of Southern Africa and The World, Pictorial Atlas of the World).
  • Overall external condition: Fair — noticeable edge/corner wear, scuffed spines, creased surfaces and some torn/damaged dust jacket corners.
  • Internal pages: Warehouse inspection found no loose or missing pages (no detailed page-by-page check of every map).
  • Water/mould/odour: No visible water damage, mould or strong odour reported by warehouse.
  • Working status: Not applicable (books).
  • Measurements: Various large-format atlas sizes; exact dimensions not provided — see photos for scale and format.
  • Known faults: sticker residue/labels, surface creases, scuffed spines, torn jacket corners and general shelf wear.