The Columbia-Viking Desk Encyclopedia, Volume One: Aa-Lavaca Bay

This hardcover volume is in fair condition, featuring a decorative red and gold cover. The spine shows wear, with noticeable fraying and some damage at the top. The binding remains intact, though the edges display signs of use. No dust jacket is present, and there are no inscriptions or signatures within.

The Columbia-Viking Desk Encyclopedia, Volume One: Aa-Lavaca Bay, is a comprehensive reference work published by The Viking Press, Inc. in New York, 1968. This third edition is completely revised and expanded, offering an extensive range of entries from Aa to Lavaca Bay. Originally published in 1953, this edition reflects significant updates and expansions in its content. The book is bound in a distinctive hardcover with a striking red and gold design typical of the International Collectors Library series. While the author is unspecified, the encyclopedia is a valuable resource for researchers and enthusiasts of general knowledge, providing detailed information across a wide array of subjects. This edition is particularly notable for its revised content, making it a sought-after version for collectors of mid-20th-century reference works. The book is in fair condition, with some wear to the spine and edges, typical of its age.