The Random House Encyclopedia is a large illustrated reference book originally printed in 1977. This hardcover book is in English and published by Random House. It serves as a comprehensive resource on various topics, making it a valuable collectible for those interested in encyclopedias and reference materials. Peers never to be used very nice piece a little bit of wrinkled cover on the bottom look at pictures. I have a feeling is when they put it back into the box but overall extremely nice piece.