Everyman's Encyclopedia
A notable addition to the library was a multi-volume encyclopedia which was added to the range in 1913. Individual volumes could be purchased separately, enabling the set to be budgeted over time. The fifth edition was published in 1967, by which time it consisted of twelve volumes, containing 7763 pages.
The page size was 9 inches by 5 inches, but as the printing was 8 point, a large amount of information was contained in each volume. As a volume only weighed about 1¼ kg (2¾ lb) it was considered a better size for use by children.
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“Everyman, I will go with thee, and be thy guide
In thy most need to go by thy side.”
—Unknown. Everyman (l. 522–523)