The Book of Popular Science (1955 edition) — The Grolier Society | Complete 10-Volume Set, Science Reference
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Here’s a handsome, complete 10-volume set of The Book of Popular Science, a mid-century science reference designed for curious minds and home libraries.
Issued by The Grolier Society in 1955, these volumes capture the excitement of the Space-Age era with accessible articles, photographs, and diagrams across astronomy, biology, physics, technology, and more.
The set includes an index volume for quick lookup and is richly illustrated throughout. Photo-verified and ready to display, study, or style on your shelves.
Quick Specs
- Item Type: 10-volume hardcover reference set
- Size: 10 × 7 × 0.05 in (per volume, approx.)
- Material: Hardcover boards (leatherette) with gilt spine titling
- Color: Maroon/brown boards; gilt lettering; age-toned pages
- Origin or Maker: The Grolier Society, Inc., New York & Toronto
- Year or Era: 1955 edition
- GENRE: Science Reference / Popular Science
- Language: English
- Identifiers: Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 54-11292 (visible on Vol. 1)
Edition & Features
- Edition/Printing: Later edition (1955); subsequent copyright renewals listed
- Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Numerous b&w photos, diagrams, and plates throughout
- Extras: Complete in 10 volumes including a dedicated Index volume
Condition Grade: Good
Notes: Clean, complete set with expected shelf wear to boards and spine ends; light rubbing to corners and edges; gilt titling remains clear and legible. Pages show even age toning typical of mid-century paper; scattered light foxing noted in places. Bindings sound across volumes. See all photos for detail, sold as pictured.
This complete 1955 ten-volume Grolier set suits a popular science history shelf. If it's the right copy for you, it's ready to come home.
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- Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
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