A charming1930s 'Pictured Encyclopedia for Readers of All Ages.' Complete in eight volumes, packed full of informative, interesting and sometimes politically incorrect images and photos. An encyclopedia that wishes to be enjoyed: 'Hitherto Encyclopedias have been dull, heavy, listless compilations'. Here, however, articles are engaging and designed to excite the imagination. With hundreds of b/w images throughout plus colour plates. With index. small 4to. (260x190mm) Blue cloth with gilt decoration to spine. Rubbing and bumping to extremities. Some small tears to cloth of certain volumes. Occasional light marks to covers. But overall good. With a handsome shelf-look. * Due to large size overseas postage may be extra.