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Does anyone want this old and lightly dusty 20 volume set of books? They have been with my family since probably that date, but nobody wants them anymore.

I like to horde cool stuff and encyclopedias have always felt like a big wealth of random knowledge. But I am cleaning things out and don't want to have responsibility for these being destroyed in a flood or something.

I will ship them all for free to anywhere up to $100 in shipping cost. I pay for shipping. I just want them gone but safe.

Would really want somebody who is actually interested in taking care of or handling these books well.

My other option is of course my library, but it feels more personal to give a Lemmy user first dibs.

Please share so I can find a new owner quickly. Thanks.

Edit: will ship anywhere in the world up to $100

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[โ€“] GloriousGherkins@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Hello- I would gladly take these and keep them in our library. I love collecting older antique books and have a spot for these. I can help to cover shipping costs if that helps.

[โ€“] TurkeyDurkey@piefed.world 4 points 1 week ago

Hi! Unfortunately I've got someone who's come before you to take these off my hands. I do have many other older books I might post here some day. Be on the lookout these coming months!