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Great Books of the Western World – Complete 54-Volume Set (1–54)
A complete 54-volume hardcover collection of Great Books of the Western World, published by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., with a 1952 copyright.
Edited under the direction of Robert Maynard Hutchins, this landmark collection brings together influential works of Western literature, philosophy, history, religion, mathematics, science, and political thought.
Set Details:
* Complete collection of all 54 numbered volumes, 1 through 54
* Encyclopaedia Britannica 1952 edition
* Hardcover bindings with brown spines, colored title panels, and gold-tone lettering and decorative details
* Includes the introductory volumes, two-volume Great Ideas Syntopicon, and the works of major Western thinkers and writers
* English-language collection
Condition:
Pre-owned vintage condition with visible signs of age, shelf wear, rubbing, scuffs, and some wear to the edges and spine ends. Some covers and spines show marks or discoloration consistent with age and storage.
The photos show the actual 54-volume collection being offered. Please examine the images for details of the cosmetic condition of the individual volumes. Interior pages have not been inspected throughout every book, and no guarantee is made regarding the absence of annotations or other interior imperfections.
Included:
All 54 hardcover books, volumes 1–54, as pictured. No bookcase or additional accessories are included.
An appealing collection for readers of the classics, students of philosophy and literature, collectors of vintage Britannica books, or anyone building a personal library.
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