1923 Vintage Harmsworth’s Universal Encyclopedia Advertisement – Original Mounted Print with Bookcase Offer – Educational Ephemera

Description

1923 Vintage Harmsworth’s Universal Encyclopedia Advertisement – Original Mounted Print with Bookcase Offer – Educational Ephemera

Description:
This is an original 1923 vintage advertisement promoting Harmsworth’s Universal Encyclopedia, a 12-volume literary and pictorial reference work boasting over 1.5 million facts, 50,000 articles, 23,500 illustrations, and 80 large colour plates. Measuring approximately 14 x 22 cm and mounted on black cardboard, this ad is a nostalgic piece of early 20th-century publishing history.

The advert highlights a promotional offer that included not only the encyclopedias but also a free solid oak bookcase, presented as a valuable addition to any home library. Aimed at families seeking “a master-key to all knowledge,” the ad emphasizes learning, literacy, and self-improvement, making it ideal for collectors of educational ephemera, vintage advertising, or retro interior decor.

Publisher:
The Educational Book Co., Ltd., 66 Chandos Street, London, E.C.4
(Distributed through “My Magazine” publication)

Condition Note:
Please note: this is a genuine antique print from 1923, professionally mounted on black card. As with all vintage ephemera, some natural signs of age may be visible, such as slight yellowing, edge wear, or foxing—these only add to the authenticity and character of the item.