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Lot 99: Lot of Four Collectible Editions of The Guinness Book of Records

This auction ended on 7 January 2026.

Start price: £5

Estimated price: £20 - £40

Buyer's Premium: 18%

Sold for: £5

Item Type – Collectible Media
Title – The Guinness Book of Records
Quantity – 4
Format – Mixed (3 Hardcover, 1 Paperback)
Authors (Likely) – Norris and Ross McWhirter
Colour/Binding – White, Pink/Magenta, Red/Maroon, Light Blue
Note – This lot contains no automotive vehicle components or data.

A collection of four vintage editions of The Guinness Book of Records, featuring a variety of cover designs and binding styles. The lot includes three hardcover volumes and one paperback volume, representing different publication years, likely from the late 1960s or early 1970s based on cover aesthetics. These editions are typically associated with the authorship of Norris and Ross McWhirter. The covers display iconic illustrations related to world records, including detailed representations of a display case and a shop window labeled Superlatives Unlimited.