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Up for sale is a complete, 12-volume set of The Audubon Nature Encyclopedia, sponsored by the National Audubon Society and published in 1965. This mid-century set is packed with classic wildlife information, retro color photography, and beautiful vintage nature illustrations.Condition Details:Inside Pages: Excellent, pristine, like-new condition throughout all 12 volumes. The pages are crisp, white, and clean. The set looks as if it was probably never read or used on the inside. No writing, torn pages, or dog-ears inside.Outside Covers & Spines: The exterior shows clear signs of age. There is general discoloration, fading, sun bleaching, and some surface staining. The set is also somewhat dusty from storage.Specific Volume Wear: Volumes 4 and 8 show significant exterior wear, including a couple of tears on the outer spine spine edges.Front Cover Embossments: Despite the edge and spine wear, the circular graphic silver-and-black center medallions embossed on the front of every single volume remain in excellent, clean, crisp, and fully legible condition.Overall, this complete set remains very usable, structurally functional, and carries a wonderful vintage character. The flawless interior pages make it an excellent addition to a home library, a great resource for nature lovers, or a fantastic source of clean vintage illustrations for art and framing.Ships quickly and securely via USPS Media Mail. Please see all photos for a detailed look at the exact exterior condition and pristine interior pages. Feel free to message me with any questions!
