A bright 1968 Guinness Book of World Records in the eye-catching revised and enlarged American edition, written by Norris and Ross McWhirter.
This is the kind of vintage reference book readers still love to flip through: part trivia treasury, part time capsule, and part mid-century snapshot of what the world once considered the biggest, fastest, strongest, and strangest.
Inside, it moves through everything from human achievement and sports to science, the natural world, structures, and entertainment, making it as browseable now as it was then.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Vintage hardcover reference book
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Size: 9 x 6 x 1.75 in.
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Material: Hardcover with glossy pictorial boards
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Color: Red, green, cream, black, and white
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Origin or Maker: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., New York
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Year or Era: 1968 revised edition
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GENRE: Trivia / Reference / Pop Culture
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Language / Pages: English / 464 pages
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Identifiers: Library of Congress Catalog Card No. 65-24391
Edition & Features
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Edition/Printing: Revised and Enlarged Edition
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Dust Jacket: Missing
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Photo-illustrated cover; interior illustrations not fully shown in photos
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Extras: Pictorial boards and spine; classic Guinness category layout covering human achievement, sports, science, arts, business, structures, and more
Condition Grade: Very Good
Notes: Bright, attractive hardcover with light-to-moderate shelf wear. Visible corner bumping and rubbing, especially at the spine ends and lower corners; a few small scuffs/nicks to board edges; and age toning to the page block. No dust jacket present. Interior pages shown appear clean and unmarked, with solid hinges and a tidy title/copyright area. See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Author: Norris and Ross McWhirter
Norris and Ross McWhirter were the twin brothers who edited and built the early Guinness Book of Records into an international publishing phenomenon. Guinness’ own archive traces the book’s long-running annual publication history, and this 1968 cover design falls squarely in that classic, bold mid-century era collectors recognize right away.
A wonderfully browseable vintage volume for readers who like facts, oddities, and books you can open to almost any page.
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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
