Year Book Collection (1984-2002)
Book Set / Encyclopedia

Year Book Collection (1984-2002)

This item is a collection of 'Year Book' volumes, spanning from at least 1984 to 2002, with additional volumes visible including 'World Book' series. The main collection, 'Year Book', consists of numerous hardcover books arranged vertically on a wooden shelf. Each volume of the 'Year Book' series shares a consistent design: a dark reddish-brown spine (likely imitation leather or heavy cloth) with gold-embossed lettering. The title 'YEAR BOOK' is prominently displayed vertically on the upper part of the spine, followed by 'Events of' and the specific year, ranging from '1984' to '2002'. A thin gold line or band appears to be present both above and below the main title section, separating it from the year. The lower part of the spine is a contrasting pale cream or off-white color, also featuring gold-embossed text for the specific year. The books appear to be of uniform size, suggesting a complete or near-complete set for the visible years. Their condition appears generally good for their age, with some slight variations in alignment on the shelf, possibly indicating minor wear to the bindings or internal pages. There are no obvious tears, significant scuffs, or major discoloration visible from the spines. The uniform design across decades indicates they were likely published by the same entity, possibly an encyclopedia publisher like the World Book Company, given the presence of 'World Book' volumes on the shelf below. The consistent aesthetic and chronological order suggest these are reference or summary volumes detailing annual events.

Estimated Value

$50 - $100

Basic Information

Category

Book Set / Encyclopedia

Appraised On

October 14, 2025

Estimated Value

$50 - $100

Item Description

This item is a collection of 'Year Book' volumes, spanning from at least 1984 to 2002, with additional volumes visible including 'World Book' series. The main collection, 'Year Book', consists of numerous hardcover books arranged vertically on a wooden shelf. Each volume of the 'Year Book' series shares a consistent design: a dark reddish-brown spine (likely imitation leather or heavy cloth) with gold-embossed lettering. The title 'YEAR BOOK' is prominently displayed vertically on the upper part of the spine, followed by 'Events of' and the specific year, ranging from '1984' to '2002'. A thin gold line or band appears to be present both above and below the main title section, separating it from the year. The lower part of the spine is a contrasting pale cream or off-white color, also featuring gold-embossed text for the specific year. The books appear to be of uniform size, suggesting a complete or near-complete set for the visible years. Their condition appears generally good for their age, with some slight variations in alignment on the shelf, possibly indicating minor wear to the bindings or internal pages. There are no obvious tears, significant scuffs, or major discoloration visible from the spines. The uniform design across decades indicates they were likely published by the same entity, possibly an encyclopedia publisher like the World Book Company, given the presence of 'World Book' volumes on the shelf below. The consistent aesthetic and chronological order suggest these are reference or summary volumes detailing annual events.

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