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Hill’s Practical Encyclopedia — Antique 2-Volume Leather-Bound Set (copyright 1904)
A striking piece of turn-of-the-century Americana for the serious collector. This complete two-volume set of Hill’s Practical Encyclopedia was published by Dixon, Hanson & Co. of Chicago, edited by L. Brent Vaughan with revisions by W. F. Rocheleau.
Highlights:
• Genuine leather binding, aged to a rich patina befitting its 120+ years
• Illustrated throughout, including detailed lithograph maps — a hallmark of early 1900s reference publishing
• Complete 2-volume set, comprehensive scope covering the practical knowledge of the era
• Copyright 1904 — a wonderful snapshot of Gilded Age/Progressive Era reference material
• Displays beautifully on a shelf; a genuine conversation piece for antique book collectors, historians, or interior stylists
Condition: Please describe specifics here — spine wear, corner bumps, foxing, looseness of pages/binding, any missing plates, odor, etc. (Buyers of antiques pay close attention to condition notes — the more specific, the better your response and fewer returns.)
Why collectors love it: Encyclopedia sets from this era, especially leather-bound with lithographed maps, are increasingly hard to find as complete matched sets. This one combines age, craftsmanship, and historical reference value in one striking package.
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