Vintage First Edition Encyclopedia Britannica Junior Set Circa 1934 Art Deco
Item History & Price
Full set of Encyclopedia Britannica Junior books. First edition. Published in 1934. 12 volumes. Various bookplates, photographs, maps, illustrations, charts in color and black & white.
The first volume is a Ready Reference, an alphabetical index of concise descriptions of important people, places, facts and topics.... The last volume is a Study Guide with suggested reading material to best use encyclopedia as well as outlined study plans for various subjects including English, Social Science, Science, Health, Music, Art, and U.S. History.
Each book begins with a reference map and ends with a craft project. Maps included: State Capitals. World Capitals. Chief U.S. Products. World Agriculture. State Nicknames and Flowers. Indian Nations and Tribes. American Explorations and Settlements. Frontier Lines, Trails, and Western Development. Arctic and Antarctic Regions. World Natural Resources. World Animal Distribution. World Voyages and Flights. Projects include: Birdhouses. Party Costumes. Clay Modeling. Indian Tepee. Embroidery. Folk Art Sculptures. Making Stencils. Model Airplane. Looms and Hook Rugs. Kites. Linoleum Printing. Model Ship.
Dimensions: Length 10 1/4" x Width 7 5/8".
Weight: 26.10 lbs.
Condition: Very good vintage condition with overall light wear and tear, most noticeably along top and bottom edges. Occasional dog ears throughout set. Light soiling to covers and exposed paper edges.
The first volume is a Ready Reference, an alphabetical index of concise descriptions of important people, places, facts and topics.... The last volume is a Study Guide with suggested reading material to best use encyclopedia as well as outlined study plans for various subjects including English, Social Science, Science, Health, Music, Art, and U.S. History.
Each book begins with a reference map and ends with a craft project. Maps included: State Capitals. World Capitals. Chief U.S. Products. World Agriculture. State Nicknames and Flowers. Indian Nations and Tribes. American Explorations and Settlements. Frontier Lines, Trails, and Western Development. Arctic and Antarctic Regions. World Natural Resources. World Animal Distribution. World Voyages and Flights. Projects include: Birdhouses. Party Costumes. Clay Modeling. Indian Tepee. Embroidery. Folk Art Sculptures. Making Stencils. Model Airplane. Looms and Hook Rugs. Kites. Linoleum Printing. Model Ship.
Dimensions: Length 10 1/4" x Width 7 5/8".
Weight: 26.10 lbs.
Condition: Very good vintage condition with overall light wear and tear, most noticeably along top and bottom edges. Occasional dog ears throughout set. Light soiling to covers and exposed paper edges.
