{"product_id":"funk-wagnalls-new-standard-encyclopedia-1931-25-volume-set","title":"Funk \u0026 Wagnalls New Standard Encyclopedia of Universal Knowledge 1931 Complete 25 Volume Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eFunk \u0026amp; Wagnalls New Standard Encyclopedia of Universal Knowledge is a complete 25 volume 1931 reference set in matching red cloth hardcovers with gold spine lettering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact volumes cover a broad range of subjects in alphabetical order and include text, reference information, and line illustrations throughout. The matching red bindings also make this an appealing shelf set for a home library, office, or vintage book collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\"Complete 25 volume hardcover encyclopedia set\"\u003eComplete 25 volume hardcover encyclopedia set\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Funk \u0026amp; Wagnalls New Standard Encyclopedia of Universal Knowledge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEditorial Direction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frank H. Vizetelly, Litt.D., LL.D.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Funk \u0026amp; Wagnalls Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Places:\u003c\/strong\u003e New York and London\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCopyright Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1931\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolumes:\u003c\/strong\u003e I through XXV, 25 volumes total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red cloth hardcover set with gilt spine lettering and decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jackets:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e None shown. This set predates the ISBN system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each volume approximately 6 x 4 x 1 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact matching reference set with alphabetical entries and line illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete run of 25 volumes from I through XXV is shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages are clean according to seller inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold spine titles and decorative elements remain readable across the set.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBindings appear intact and usable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed cloth covers and spines show rubbing, fading, and surface wear from age and shelving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeveral volumes show wear and small areas of fraying at spine ends and cover edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome variation in color and fading is visible from volume to volume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSee all photos for detail. Sold as pictured.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly twentieth century encyclopedia sets were made as working household reference libraries. 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