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Hardcover. Condizione: As New. No Jacket. Special Edition. Illustrated World Encyclopedia, Vol. 1 ONLY (1967 Hardcover without Dust Jacket) The Illustrated World Encyclopedia was conceived, developed and operated by Albert H. Morehead (1909-1966). He was author, co-author or editor of over 60 books, including books on games and puzzles, and a number of reference works, some of which are still in print. This 1967 edition was the first edition published after Morehead's death. This edition is often referred to as the Bobley Edition after Roger Bobley who served as the Revision Editor until the 1967 edition could be published. This encyclopedia set (21 volumes) was designed for elementary and secondary school students. Hence the focus on illustrations, diagrams, and maps to present information. In each volume has a section known as Literary Treasures (numbered separately), featuring summaries and analyses of the world's most important literature. For sale is volume one (A - AMM) only. viii + 246pp + L1 thru L64. As New Hardcover without Dust Jacket. Ivory cloth boards with green cloth spine. Gold lettering & designs in black shadow-boxes on spine. No marks. Square, unworn corners. Always privately owned. Copyright 1967. Details of edition and print-runs not given. No ISBN, LCCN, nor MSR. Thanks for looking. Rafaello Busoni (illustratore). No Ownership Markings. …

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. No Jacket. First Thus. The Merry Maker (Young Folks Library Volume 8, 1953 Hardcover without Dust Jacket) 32 short stories & verses from 17 named authors. Volume 8 of the Young Folks Library. Four color plates with many black and white pictures in text. Stories which stretch readers credibility. vi + 316pp. + 3 plates bound in. Short Story titles include: - Funny Leaves for the Younger Branches by Baron Krakemsides of Burstenoudelafen, - New England Weather by Mark Twain, - The Owl and the Pussy-Cat by Edward Lear, - The Dorchester Giant by Oliver Wendell Holmes, - The Reverend Mr. Trotty by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, - The Walrus and the Carpenter by Lewis Carroll, - The Yarn of the Nancy Bell by William S. Gilbert, - John Gilpin's Ride by William Cowper, plus 24 other stories & verses are found in The Merry Maker. Cover indicates this volume part of a series titled "Young Folks Library." Hardcover with tan cloth boards, orange and yellow decorations on front & spine, but no dust jacket. This copy was always privately owned, appears never handled, and exterior is new. In addition, interior is tight, clean, complete, and unmarked. Above average interior - likely seldom read. Copyrights 1952, 1932. Likely different stories had different copyright years. Printed in U.S.A. Title page is dated 1953, likely the year this copy was printed. From other sellers descriptions, it is indicated the stories found in this title vary by print year. No ISBN, LCCN, nor MSR. Thanks for looking. Alfred Crowquill only named illustrator; 17 other artists likely (illustratore). No Ownership Markings.…