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Special Editions from Other
Countries
This page
details some more special, unusual 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 |
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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 |
26th 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. |
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Notes:
-
This is a limited edition print run of 1,000 copies only
(which includes results from the 1968 Mexico Olympic games).
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We also have a copy of the earlier, first edition in Spanish
from 15th November 1966 (right), which was limited to 6,000
copies and had fewer (169) pages.
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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 |
Alongside the 1975 edition of Les Livres de Records (pictured left, published
by Edition Denoël, 14, Rue Amélie, 75007 Paris), a
number of 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)
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Ross and Norris McWhirter, together with David Hoy, launched this edition on
April 23rd, 1975 at the Meridian Hotel in Paris. 55,000 copies of the hardback
edition were printed, along with 200,000 paperbacks as part of the Le Petit Brun
promotion. |
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| 1982 |
Australia - Twenty-Ninth Edition |
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|
Edition |
29 with Australian Supplement |
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Pages |
382 |
|
ISBN |
0 85112 253 1 |
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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 |
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Pages |
382 |
|
ISBN |
0 85112 253 1 |
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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 |
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ISBN |
0-85112-434-8 |
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Pages |
352 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Notes:
-
This is a version of the standard 1989 Dutch 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.
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The front cover says, "Plotseling blijkt aanzienlijke
verbetering mogelijk" - "Suddenly shows significant
improvement".
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| 1989 |
Holland - Mercedes Benz Het Groot Guinness Record Boek |

(Image courtesy of Adam Teitge) |
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Publication Date |
1989 |
|
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 |
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Notes:
-
This is a standard 1989 Dutch edition with a special Mercedes Benz
dust-jacket.
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The front cover of the dust-jacket says, "GUINNESS Book of Records. Het boek der opmerkelijke kampioenen" - "The book of
notable champions".
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| 1989 |
Spain - Libro Guinness 1990 Philips Todo Un
Record |
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|
Edition |
36 |
|
Publication Date |
October 1989 |
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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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| 1991 |
India - Fact File from the Guinness Book of
Records |
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|
Edition |
1 |
|
Publication Date |
April 1991 |
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Pages |
61 |
| Sections |
251 "comic strips", with 3
records per strip. |
| Format |
Magazine 313x203 mm |
| Editor |
Gulshan Rai |
| Publisher |
Diamond Comics PVT. Ltd.
2715 Daryaganj, New Delhi-110002 |
| Copyright |
Guinness Publishing Ltd. |
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|
Notes:
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The introduction says: "The present book
in comic-form is a novel idea of giving all the interesting
records under different sub-headings, spaced in such a
manner as to not bore the reader. Giving the 'two sides of
the same coin vis-a-vis each other' makes this comic a
unique book. Amusing and enlightening in equal measure, this
is the first time that all these chosen records are being
represented pictorially also in four eye-catching colours
together with a witty or jovial remark side by side with the
entry. These authentic records have, so far, never been
given in such 'easy to grasp' format and the Diamond Comics
proudly becomes a pioneer in this sphere also!"
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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. |
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Notes:
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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 |
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Pages |
704 |
| Format |
Paperback 7x4.33 inches
(178x110 mm) |
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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) |
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|
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. |
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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 |
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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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