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What is the value of a complete set of 1965 world book. Both front and back boards have a gilt frame of two rectangles whose lines run parallel to another. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. That 39yearold encyclopedia was still useful, but didnt include anaything thats happened since about 1972.
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