A large collection of miscellaneous books and reference sets, primarily dating from the mid-20th century, featuring a multi-volume set of The Modern Encyclopedia published by The Gresham Publishing Co. Ltd. This set is bound in decorative blue cloth with gilt-lettered spines. The lot also includes multiple volumes of Newnes Pictorial Knowledge in red cloth and The New Educational Library series published by Odhams Press, containing titles such as History, Biology, and Physical Science. Notable individual volumes include A Jazz Retrospect by Max Harrison, Heritage in Danger by Patrick Cormack, The Wonder Book of Do It Yourself, and South Wales by Ruth Thomas. The collection encompasses a broad range of subjects including natural history, science, technology, geography, and home maintenance. Bindings consist primarily of publisher cloth and boards, with several volumes retaining their original dust jackets. Other publishers represented include Hamlyn, Blackie, and Blandford.
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