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details some more special and rare editions (and editions with original letters) that do not originate in the
U.K. or the U.S.A.
As
always, if you know of any other special editions,
please let us know.
| 1956 |
Australia - AWA Communication Equipment Special Inscription |
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|
Edition |
6 |
|
Text |
With Compliments AWA Communication
Equipment |
Simon Jordan has a copy of this
edition with a compliments slip from AWA, believed to be signed by Joseph Murray
Johnson (Aviation Wireless Manager):
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| 1968 |
Southern Africa - F. A. Droste Special
Inscription |
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|
Edition |
15 |
|
Text |
F. A. Droste & Co. Ltd. |
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| 1969 |
Mexico - Libro Guinness de Records Olimpicos |
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|
Subtitle |
Lista
completa de ganadores de medallas olimpicas (1896-1968)
para los 20 deportes en que se competira en los juegos
de 1972 y otra informacion esencial. |
|
Publication Date |
September 1969 |
|
Cover |
Orange background |
|
Pages |
199 |
| Format |
Paperback 180x105 mm |
| Copyright |
Sterling Publishing Co.,
Inc. |
| Publisher |
Editorial Diana, S. A.,
Calles de Tlacoquemécatl y
Roberto Gayol, México 12, D. F. |
|
Notes:
-
This is a limited edition copy (which includes results from
the 1968 Mexico Olympic games):
"Esta Edición de
1,000 ejemplares se terminó de imprimir el dia 26 de
Septiembre de 1969 en los talleres de la Editorial
Diana, S. A."
"This edition of 1,000 copies was printed on September 26,
1969 in the workshops of Editorial Diana, S.
A."
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| 1974 |
Australia - Hansen Transmissions (A'asia) Pty Ltd Special Binding |
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Notes |
Hansen Transmissions (A'asia) Pty Ltd, based in Melbourne, was established in
1970. |
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| 1975 |
France - Le Livre des Records (Livres A, B, C) |
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|
Notes |
From the 1975 edition of Les Livres de Records (pictured right, published
by Edition Denoël, 14, Rue Amélie, 75007 Paris), a
number of special paperbacks were printed for the Gift Club of Paris.
There were three books, each having sections of the
main book as follows:
Livre A - L'être humain, les règnes animal et végétal
Livre B - Le monde de la nature, arts et
divertissements, performances humaines
Livre C - Le monde de la mécanique, le monde des
sports
The first 3 copies below were produced for "Le
Petit Brun Extra" (biscuits), whilst the 4th copy was produced for the
Chantovent vineyard. Each copy has an extra section with information
about the organisation concerned. |
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No. 4277
21/7/1975 |
No. 4210
10/3/1975 |
No. 4211
10/3/1975 |
No. 4299
5/9/1975 |
(The edition numbers and dates are those in
our copies) |
| 1982 |
Australia - Twenty-Ninth Edition |
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|
Edition |
29 with Australian Supplement |
|
Pages |
382 |
|
ISBN |
0 85112 253 1 |
|
Notes:
-
The Australian Supplement consist of an additional 32 pages.
-
Pat Bender has a copy of the Australian Edition with an original press
release:
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| 1982 |
Australia - Toyota Special Cover |
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|
Edition |
29 with Australian Supplement |
|
Pages |
382 |
|
ISBN |
0 85112 253 1 |
|
Notes |
This is a standard copy of the 1983 Australian edition, but has a clear plastic
cover with the words, "GET THE FACTS TOYOTA Oh what a
feeling!" in silver and red lettering. |
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| 1985 |
Australia - 32nd Edition 1986 |
 |
|
Edition |
32
with Australian Supplement |
|
ISBN |
0-85112-434-8 |
|
Pages |
352 |
|
Notes:
-
Pat Bender has a copy of the Australian Edition with two "thank you"
letters from Bob Burton, Director of the Australian Office:
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| 1989 |
Holland - Oscorel Het Groot Guinness Record Boek |
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|
Publication Date |
1989 |
|
Cover |
Grey |
|
ISBN |
90-215-1533-4 |
|
Pages |
208 |
| Chapters |
12 ("De Mens", "Het Dieren
- en Plantenrijk", "De Natuur", "Heelal en Ruimte",
"De Wereld van de Exacte Wetenschappen", "Kunst
en
Amusement", "Bouwwerken", "De Wereld van de Machine",
"De Zakenwereld", "Menselijke Prestaties", "De Wereld
van de Mens" en "Sport en Spel"). |
| Format |
Paperback - 294x207 mm |
| Copyright |
Guinness Superlatives Ltd.
& Uitgeverij Kosmos |
|
Notes:
-
This is an edition of the standard 1989 edition specially
bound for Smith Kline & French b.v., which advertises
Oscorel NSAID capsules. As well as the cover, two additional
full colour pages are dedicated to the advertisement.
-
The front cover says, "Plotseling blijkt aanzienlijke
verbetering mogelijk" - "Suddenly shows significant
improvement".
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| 1989 |
Spain - Libro Guinness 1990 Philips Todo Un
Record |
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|
Edition |
36 |
|
Publication Date |
October 1989 |
|
Cover |
Blue background |
|
ISBN |
84-87069-01-0 |
|
Pages |
333 |
| Chapters |
11 ("El Ser Humano", "El Mundo
Vivo", "La Tierra Y El Espacio", "Cienca Y Technologia", "El Mundo De
La Construccion", "Transporte Y Comunicaciones", "El
Mundo De Los Negocios", "Artes Y Espacraculos", "Proezas
Humanas", "El Mundo Politico Y Social" y "Deportes, Juegos Y Pasatiempos") |
| Dimensions |
11⅞x8¾ inches (303x222
mm) |
| Copyright |
Guinness Publishing
Ltd. and Producciones Jordan S. A. |
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Notes:
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This is an edition of the standard 1990 edition specially bound
with a Philips cover. The book has an extra 2 pages (one
fold-out) detailing the features of the K-200 "Black Line"
television.
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| 1992 |
Spain - Libro Guinness de los Récords
1993
(Kaliber) |
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|
Edition |
39 |
|
Publication Date |
October 1992 |
|
Cover |
Silver background |
|
ISBN |
84-87069-07-X |
|
Pages |
336 |
| Chapters |
11 ("El Universo Y La
Tierra", "El Mundo Vivo", "El Ser Humano", "Mundo
Politico Y Social", "Cienca Y Technologia", "El Mundo De
La Construccion", "Transporte Y Comunicaciones", "El
Mundo De Los Negocios", "Artes Y Espacraculos", "Proezas
Humanas" y "Deportes, Juegos Y Pasatiempos") |
| Dimensions |
11¾x8½ inches (300x216
mm) |
| Copyright |
Guinness Publishing
Ltd. and Producciones Jordan S. A. |
|
 Notes:
-
This is an edition of the standard 1993 book (right) specially bound
with a Kaliber cover. Kaliber is a low-alcohol lager
produced by Guinness.
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| 1995 |
The Guinness Book of Records International
Edition (Syntex) |
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|
Publication Date |
1995 |
|
Cover |
White cover |
|
ISBN |
0-85112-652-9 |
|
Pages |
704 |
| Format |
Paperback 7x4.33 inches
(178x110 mm) |
|
Notes:
-
This edition has the same content as the standard
1995 International Edition,
but has a cover advertising Anaprox 550 and Naprosyn SR 1000
pain relief for Syntex Australia.
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The book was printed in Australia by McPherson's Printing
Group.
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| 1999 |
France - Le Livre Guinness des Records
2000 (Planta Fin) |
 |
|
Publication Date |
September
1999 |
|
Cover |
Silver
dust-jacket and cover |
|
ISBN |
2-911792-17-3 |
|
Pages |
283 |
| Chapters |
11 ("Courage", "Société",
"Insolite", "Argent", "Sagas", "Médias",
"Homme", "Technologie", "Désastres", "Nature" et
"Sports") |
| Dimensions |
12x9 inches (305x230
mm) |
| Copyright |
Guinness World Records
Ltd. and Guinness Media SAS, Paris. |
|
Notes:
-
This is a version of the standard 2000 edition of "Le Livre
Guinness des Records", specially produced for Planta Fin
(producer of margarine and vegetable oils). The book
commemorates the world's biggest breakfast (at the Stade de
France, Paris on 12th September, 1999).
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| 2007 |
Guinness World Records Edição Especial Benfica |
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|
Publication Date |
2007 |
|
Cover |
Red |
|
ISBN |
978-972-20-3325-1 |
|
Pages |
92 |
| Dimensions |
12x9 inches (305x230
mm) |
| Publisher |
Dom Quixote |
| Copyright |
Guinness World Records
Ltd, a HIT Entertainment Ltd company and Produto Oficial
Licenciado SLB. |
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Notes:
-
This edition was produced for Sport Lisboa e Benfica (SLB).
It has 22 pages of club records, followed by 64 pages of
general Sports records from the 2007 edition of Guinness
World Records.
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