This is a beautiful set of Encyclopaedia Brittanica books from 1966 in excellent condition. The Encyclopaedia itself is white leather with gilt lettering. There are 23 volumes plus an Index & Atlas. Also included are the Brittanica Book of the Year volumes, each covering the latest developments and discoveries to add to the Encyclopaedia. Every Book of the Year is included from 1967 to 2003. These volumes are dark maroon leather with gilt lettering. The first of these, 1967, has a damaged spine. See images for details.Further, there are four paperback Home Reading Guides that provide an in-depth look at a specific subject, guiding the researcher to various passages from the Encyclopaedia. The Home Reading Guides are