Collins National EncyclopediaAuthor: Condition: Wear and tear. Foxing and tanning. Slight staining. Hardcover Collins National Encyclopedia is a compact general knowledge reference work designed to provide broad coverage across a wide range of subjects. Encyclopedias of this type were created as accessible resources for homes, schools, and libraries, bringing together information on history, science, geography, culture, politics, nature, technology, and world events in a single