Encyclopaedia Year Book 1959 The Story Of Our Time Appraisal

Encyclopaedia Year Book 1959: The Story of Our Time

The item is a hardcover book, likely bound in a durable material such as cloth or faux leather, exhibiting a dark brown hue. The spine features prominent gilt lettering, indicating the title and publication year. The top of the spine reads "ENCYCLOPAEDIA YEAR BOOK", followed by the large numeral "1959" centered on the spine. At the bottom of the spine, in a rectangular box with a gilt border, the title "THE STORY OF OUR TIME" is printed in gilt lettering. The book appears to be of substantial thickness, suggesting it contains a significant amount of information. The cover is not visible in this image, but the spine appears to be in good condition with minimal visible wear or damage, consistent with the provided context of 'in good condition'. There are no discernible manufacturer's marks or signatures visible in the provided image. Based on the title and year, this is likely a historical chronicle or reference volume covering the events of 1959. The binding appears solid, with no apparent loose pages or broken sections of the spine. The gilt lettering, while likely tarnished with age, seems largely intact and readable. The style is typical of encyclopedic yearbooks from the mid-20th century.