Encyclopedia Britannica 11th Edition (Handy Volume Issue) Missing Volume 21
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:64118101 | Subject: Reference |
| Language: English | Topic: Encyclopedias |
| Publisher: Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc | Binding: Leather |
Encyclopedia Britannica 11th Edition (Handy Volume Issue) Missing Volume 21. This set is in fairly good condition for being more than a century old. There is wear on the spines, as you can see, but they have all held up. Only one volume has part of the spine torn off. The pages are clean and free of markings. The original fold outs are still intact and the illustrations are clean and the color is good. Here and there are some toning and foxing issues, but overall this set is very clean...! I believe it is apparent from the photographs that some volumes were handled more than others, but the interiors are beautiful and clean!
The 11th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica is noteworthy for many reasons: It is very well written, as the editors gave equal attention to scholarship and writing. The set's tone and structure reflect the optimism and confidence of the Edwardian period, as it was published shortly before the horrors and brutality of the First World War. Thus, this particular set provides unique insight into the thought and culture of a vanished world. This particular edition is noted for its strong biographical entries. For example, the entry for President Abraham Lincoln spans eight pages, and the entry for Queen Victoria covers ten pages.
The 11th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica is noteworthy for many reasons: It is very well written, as the editors gave equal attention to scholarship and writing. The set's tone and structure reflect the optimism and confidence of the Edwardian period, as it was published shortly before the horrors and brutality of the First World War. Thus, this particular set provides unique insight into the thought and culture of a vanished world. This particular edition is noted for its strong biographical entries. For example, the entry for President Abraham Lincoln spans eight pages, and the entry for Queen Victoria covers ten pages.
