1961 World Book Encyclopedia Annual Supplement – John F. Kennedy Cover

A snapshot of the world at the beginning of the 1960s. This original 1961 World Book Encyclopedia Annual Supplement features John F. Kennedy on the cover, with bold orange, black, and grey graphics that capture the era’s distinctive design.

Inside, it reviews important events and developments of 1960, including the official U.S. census report, an illustrated Kennedy biography, and coverage of world affairs, science, sports, and exploration. An interesting addition for collectors of Kennedy memorabilia, vintage publications, or mid-century history.

Details

• Publication: The World Book Encyclopedia 1961 Annual Supplement
• Publisher: Field Enterprises Educational Corporation
• Copyright: 1961
• Format: Softcover with stapled binding
• Cover: John F. Kennedy portrait and world map graphics
• Includes the official 1960 U.S. census report
• Features an illustrated biography of the 35th U.S. president
• Includes a 1961 calendar and events preview inside the covers
• Original printed price: $1.75
• Printed in the United States
• Two punched holes along the binding edge
• Single supplement; not a complete encyclopedia set

Condition
Fair vintage condition. Covers show rubbing, staining, creases, edge wear, and worn corners, with small tears and losses along the edges. Faint writing is visible on the back cover. Interior pages shown remain readable, with age toning and some corner creasing. Full page count and completeness have not been verified. Please review all photos.

Pickup and Shipping Information
Local pickup in Pacific Heights, Saskatoon, SK. Cash at pickup. A $1 shipping deposit is charged at checkout and applied toward your final shipping cost, calculated after your item is carefully packed.

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