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Special Publications - Library Editions - Information Needed

The National Geographic Society published a uniform series of books from 1966-2009 under the name "Special Publications" later known as "Special Collection." A number of these books were published in three editions: regular (with dust jackets), deluxe (with faux leather boards), and library. While I have seen many examples of the regular and deluxe editions, I have yet to come across one of the library editions.

From the Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data I have assembled a list of the library editions. 

Title Release ISBN
Alaska's Magnificent Parklands Mar-84 0870444476
America's Ancient Cities Mar-88 0870446320
America's Atlantic Isles Dec-81 0870443690
America's Great Hideaways Sep-86 087044591X
America's Hidden Corners : Places Off the Beaten Path Dec-83 0870444468
America's Hidden Wilderness : Lands of Seclusion Jun-88 0870446711
America's Outdoor Wonders : State Parks and Sanctuaries Jun-87 0870446290
America's Seashore Wonderlands Dec-85 0870445480
America's Spectacular Northwest Mar-82 0870443682
America's Wild and Scenic Rivers Sep-83 0870444409
America's Wild Woodlands Jun-85 0870445472
Blue Horizons : Paradise Isles of the Pacific Sep-85 0870445472
Builders of the Ancient World : Marvels of Engineering Jun-86 0870445901
Canada's Wilderness Lands Jun-82 0870444182
Excursion to Enchantment : A Journey to the World's Most Beautiful Places Sep-88 087044672X
Exploring America's Scenic Highways Mar-85 0870444840
Exploring America's Valleys : From the Shenandoah to the Rio Grande Jun-84 0870444816
Frontiers of Science : On the Brink of Tomorrow  Sep-82 0870444190
Great American Journeys Mar-89 0870446746
Hidden Worlds of Wildlife Dec-90 0870447963
High Country Trail : Along the Continental Divide Mar-81 0870443666
Lakes, Peaks, and Prairies : Discovering the United States-Canadian Border Dec-84 0870444832
Majestic Island Worlds Sep-87 0870446304
Mountain Adventure : Exploring the Appalachian Trail Dec-88 0870446738
Nature on the Rampage : Our Violent Earth Dec-86 0870445928
Nature's World of Wonders Sep-83 0870444441
New England, Land of Scenic Splendor Sep-89 0870447203
Our Awesome Earth : Its Mysteries and Its Splendors Mar-86 0870445502
Pathways to Discovery : Exploring America's National Trails Mar-91 0870447971
Preserving America's Past Mar-83 0870444158
Secret Corners of the World Mar-82 0870444124
Surprising Lands Down Under Dec-89 087044719X
The Desert Realm : Lands of Majesry and Mystery Jan-82 0870444565
The Emerald Realm : Earth's Precious Rain Forests Sep-90 0870447955
The Mighty Aztecs Jun-81 0870443674
The World's Wild Shores Mar-90 0870447211
Traveling the Trans-Canada : From Newfoundland to British Columbia Dec-87 0870446312
Wild Lands for Wildlife : America's National Refuges Sep-84 0870444824
Window on America : Discovering Her Natural Beauty Mar-87 0870445936
Yellowstone Country : The Enduring Wonder Mar-89 0870447181
Yosemite : An American Treasure Jun-90 0870447947

If you have one of the library editions I'd like to know what characteristcs differentiate them from the other editions. Thank you.

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Richard,

I have a few.  There is no difference except they have no dust jacket and come with library cards.

Jeff

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