Lot of 3 original volumes from Collier’s New Encyclopedia – Anniversary Edition, published by P. F. Collier & Son Company, New York, circa 1928.

Included in this lot:

* Volume 2 – BER to CIR

* Volume 4 – ELK to HER

* Volume 6 – LOM to OCE

Collier’s New Encyclopedia was one of America’s premier reference works of the early twentieth century. Designed as a self-revising encyclopedia with loose-leaf features, it contains extensive articles covering history, science, geography, literature, biographies, technology, natural history, and world events. The encyclopedia is richly illustrated with photographs, color maps, diagrams, and educational plates, making it both an important historical reference and an attractive collectible.

These matching volumes retain their original decorative green cloth bindings with embossed and gilt-stamped covers and spines, making them an excellent display set for a library, office, or vintage décor.

Condition

* Original hardcover cloth bindings.

* Matching Anniversary Edition volumes.

* Pages appear complete and generally clean.

* Bindings remain solid.

* Moderate shelf and edge wear consistent with age.

* Volume 6 has offset color transfer from the facing illustration/map onto the title page, as shown in the photos.

* Copyright page lists 1921, 1926, and 1928 revisions.

* Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and accurately represent the condition.

A beautiful and collectible partial set of an iconic American encyclopedia, ideal for collectors of antique books, historical reference works, vintage libraries, or decorative bookshelf displays.