This set of Encyclopaedia Britannica (1957, Hardcover) is full and in excellent plus condition. this listing includes all 24 volumes (23 Encyclopaedia's and one Text Index). The covers and outer spines of these books have little wear and the gilded lettering and design of the covers is exceptional. There is a little rack pull wear (no splits simply a little extended) on the top of the external spines. This 24 volume set is fresh with clean pages, brilliant image plates, and fantastic shelf appeal. This is a total set of all 24 volumes of this 1957 set of Encyclopaedia Britannica's Encyclopaedia. In summary, this is a really well taken care of, very gently check out, full set of 1957 Encyclopaedia Britannica.