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World Book Encyclopedia 1974 Complete Set 22 Volumes Vintage Hardcover Books
Published by Field Enterprises Educational Corporation, 1974Complete 22-Volume Reference Library Set
This expansive collection presents the complete 22-volume set of \"The World Book Encyclopedia,\" published in 1974 by the Field Enterprises Educational Corporation. As a staple of mid-century American education, the 1974 edition is celebrated for its comprehensive text, clear illustrations, and detailed maps that offer a fascinating, unrevised historical snapshot of global geography, technology, and socio-political structures during the Cold War era. This specific set is uniformly bound in the publisher\'s iconic two-tone cream and black faux-leather grain boards with ornate gold-gilt stamped spine typography. Comprising all 21 alphabetical subject volumes along with the essential Volume 22 Research Guide and Index, this fully populated set serves as a premium nostalgic decorative element for home libraries, retro stage props, or mid-century interior design displays.
Bibliographic Details:* Title: The World Book Encyclopedia (Complete 22-Volume Set)* Publisher: Field Enterprises Educational Corporation (Chicago, IL)* Publication Year: 1974* Format: Two-Tone Faux-Leather Hardcover Reference Set* Language: English* ISBN-10: 0-7166-0074-9
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