Chapter 27

A Great OpportunityFOR HISTORY TEACHER’S MAGAZINE READERSA Few Rubbed Sets at 40% DiscountEncyclopedia book spine.THE NEW IMPERIALENCYCLOPEDIA40 Vols.28,000 Pages7,000 Illus.MADE FOR USE!The distinguishing feature of the Imperial Encyclopedia is its usefulness. It is the result of the closest study of the entire encyclopedia field to ascertain what should constitute a work that would be at once the mostusefulanduseable, as well as the mostcompleteandauthoritativereference library possible to make in a single publication. Covering as it doescompletelythe large field occupied by all other Encyclopedias, it introduces many new features not found inanyother.It is the only encyclopedia issued in convenient-sized volumes. Ninety per cent. of the encyclopedias in the homes to-day are rarely used; the great weight and cumbersome size of the volumes are responsible for their lack of use.“Although possessing three other encyclopedias of great Merit,The Imperialis referred to oftener than any other. To me it is a necessity.”—Rev. John Miller, Roselle, N. J.It is the only one that includes all dictionary words, with their definitions, pronunciations, derivations, and synonyms, all under a single alphabetical arrangement. It pronounces every title,historical,biographical,geographical, andscientific. It is the onlypronouncingencyclopedia.“I possess five others, but it is toThe Imperialthat I refer oftener than to all the rest.”—I. T. Cotton, M. D., Charleston, W. Va.It covers awider rangeof topics by hundreds than does the largest of all other encyclopedias. It has had the most careful editorial supervision. Incomparable for information about anyword,thing,person,place, orevent.“Meets more fully my idea of a perfect encyclopedia than any other.”—Ferris S. Fitch, Ex-Supt. Public Instruction, Michigan.Up to date.Having but recently been completed, it contains much information not found elsewhere.“In all respects answers my expectations—comprehensive, accurate and compact.”—Professor Day, of Yale.These features belong toThe Imperialexclusively; they distinguish it from all others; they mark it as an exceptional production.Slightly Rubbed but otherwise Perfectly SoundWe propose to send this magnificent New Reference Library entirely at our own expense for inspection. We ask you to give it the most searching examination, and compare it with any similar work published at any price. We believe you will prefer it to the best of them; that is why we propose to place it on trial in your home.The volumes are handsomely and durably bound in heavy English cloth; also in beautiful half Morocco at a small advance over the cloth price. The print large and clear.NO PAYMENT REQUIREDuntil you have examined the work in your home.BOOKCASE FREE!We have a limited number of three-shelf solid oak, made to hold this set. We propose to offer them as a premium to prompt purchasers. All orders sent in this month will include one of these handsome cases. Act Quickly.Hy G. Allen & Co.1041 Brunswick Building, New YorkSIGN, CUT AND MAIL THIS COUPON TO-DAYH T. M Jan. 1910Hy G. Allen & Co.1041 Brunswick Building, New YorkSend me, prepaid, one slightly rubbed set Imperial Encyclopedia in heavy English cloth binding with bookcase. If satisfied, I will send you $1 within 10 days after receipt and $2 per month thereafter for 19 months, title to remain with you until paid in full. If not satisfied, I will notify you within 10 days and hold subject to your order.Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .City . . . . . . . . State . . . . . . . .

A Great OpportunityFOR HISTORY TEACHER’S MAGAZINE READERS

A Few Rubbed Sets at 40% Discount

Encyclopedia book spine.

THE NEW IMPERIALENCYCLOPEDIA

40 Vols.28,000 Pages7,000 Illus.

MADE FOR USE!The distinguishing feature of the Imperial Encyclopedia is its usefulness. It is the result of the closest study of the entire encyclopedia field to ascertain what should constitute a work that would be at once the mostusefulanduseable, as well as the mostcompleteandauthoritativereference library possible to make in a single publication. Covering as it doescompletelythe large field occupied by all other Encyclopedias, it introduces many new features not found inanyother.

It is the only encyclopedia issued in convenient-sized volumes. Ninety per cent. of the encyclopedias in the homes to-day are rarely used; the great weight and cumbersome size of the volumes are responsible for their lack of use.“Although possessing three other encyclopedias of great Merit,The Imperialis referred to oftener than any other. To me it is a necessity.”—Rev. John Miller, Roselle, N. J.It is the only one that includes all dictionary words, with their definitions, pronunciations, derivations, and synonyms, all under a single alphabetical arrangement. It pronounces every title,historical,biographical,geographical, andscientific. It is the onlypronouncingencyclopedia.“I possess five others, but it is toThe Imperialthat I refer oftener than to all the rest.”—I. T. Cotton, M. D., Charleston, W. Va.It covers awider rangeof topics by hundreds than does the largest of all other encyclopedias. It has had the most careful editorial supervision. Incomparable for information about anyword,thing,person,place, orevent.“Meets more fully my idea of a perfect encyclopedia than any other.”—Ferris S. Fitch, Ex-Supt. Public Instruction, Michigan.Up to date.Having but recently been completed, it contains much information not found elsewhere.“In all respects answers my expectations—comprehensive, accurate and compact.”—Professor Day, of Yale.These features belong toThe Imperialexclusively; they distinguish it from all others; they mark it as an exceptional production.

It is the only encyclopedia issued in convenient-sized volumes. Ninety per cent. of the encyclopedias in the homes to-day are rarely used; the great weight and cumbersome size of the volumes are responsible for their lack of use.

“Although possessing three other encyclopedias of great Merit,The Imperialis referred to oftener than any other. To me it is a necessity.”—Rev. John Miller, Roselle, N. J.

It is the only one that includes all dictionary words, with their definitions, pronunciations, derivations, and synonyms, all under a single alphabetical arrangement. It pronounces every title,historical,biographical,geographical, andscientific. It is the onlypronouncingencyclopedia.

“I possess five others, but it is toThe Imperialthat I refer oftener than to all the rest.”—I. T. Cotton, M. D., Charleston, W. Va.

It covers awider rangeof topics by hundreds than does the largest of all other encyclopedias. It has had the most careful editorial supervision. Incomparable for information about anyword,thing,person,place, orevent.

“Meets more fully my idea of a perfect encyclopedia than any other.”—Ferris S. Fitch, Ex-Supt. Public Instruction, Michigan.

Up to date.Having but recently been completed, it contains much information not found elsewhere.

“In all respects answers my expectations—comprehensive, accurate and compact.”—Professor Day, of Yale.

These features belong toThe Imperialexclusively; they distinguish it from all others; they mark it as an exceptional production.

Slightly Rubbed but otherwise Perfectly Sound

We propose to send this magnificent New Reference Library entirely at our own expense for inspection. We ask you to give it the most searching examination, and compare it with any similar work published at any price. We believe you will prefer it to the best of them; that is why we propose to place it on trial in your home.The volumes are handsomely and durably bound in heavy English cloth; also in beautiful half Morocco at a small advance over the cloth price. The print large and clear.NO PAYMENT REQUIREDuntil you have examined the work in your home.BOOKCASE FREE!We have a limited number of three-shelf solid oak, made to hold this set. We propose to offer them as a premium to prompt purchasers. All orders sent in this month will include one of these handsome cases. Act Quickly.

We propose to send this magnificent New Reference Library entirely at our own expense for inspection. We ask you to give it the most searching examination, and compare it with any similar work published at any price. We believe you will prefer it to the best of them; that is why we propose to place it on trial in your home.

The volumes are handsomely and durably bound in heavy English cloth; also in beautiful half Morocco at a small advance over the cloth price. The print large and clear.

NO PAYMENT REQUIREDuntil you have examined the work in your home.

BOOKCASE FREE!We have a limited number of three-shelf solid oak, made to hold this set. We propose to offer them as a premium to prompt purchasers. All orders sent in this month will include one of these handsome cases. Act Quickly.

Hy G. Allen & Co.1041 Brunswick Building, New York

SIGN, CUT AND MAIL THIS COUPON TO-DAY

H T. M Jan. 1910Hy G. Allen & Co.1041 Brunswick Building, New YorkSend me, prepaid, one slightly rubbed set Imperial Encyclopedia in heavy English cloth binding with bookcase. If satisfied, I will send you $1 within 10 days after receipt and $2 per month thereafter for 19 months, title to remain with you until paid in full. If not satisfied, I will notify you within 10 days and hold subject to your order.Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .City . . . . . . . . State . . . . . . . .

H T. M Jan. 1910

Hy G. Allen & Co.

1041 Brunswick Building, New York

Send me, prepaid, one slightly rubbed set Imperial Encyclopedia in heavy English cloth binding with bookcase. If satisfied, I will send you $1 within 10 days after receipt and $2 per month thereafter for 19 months, title to remain with you until paid in full. If not satisfied, I will notify you within 10 days and hold subject to your order.

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .City . . . . . . . . State . . . . . . . .

Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Street . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .City . . . . . . . . State . . . . . . . .


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