This dictionary set was bought by my parents around the time I was born (not to date myself), and as kids, we used them constantly!  They have been moved around the world, as my dad was military.  But they still are in acceptable condition, with no noticed damage to the pages.  The bindings are starting to feel the test of time (as am I) and feeling a bit loose.  They would make great decorator books, and have been pretty much in that role for the past 45-50 years!!  They are large 11 x 8 x 5 (for the set) and very heavy....weighing in at around 11 pounds.