Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. What is the value of the child craft encyclopedia from 1947 with all 15 vol. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Generally you can find a set for less than ten dollars, or even free. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. One was the bluebound 1920s edition of the childrens encyclopedia which hed bought and the other was the 1930s wonderland of knowledge that his parents subscribed to when he was young. Asked in reference books what is the value of 1976 world book. What is value of 1958 world book encyclopedia set answers.
What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding.
I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. Jul 9, 2017 1958 complete set of 18 world book encyclopedias a thru z plus study guide and 1959 and 1960 annuals reference books by. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. The value of a 1946 set of comptons encyclopedias is about 160 dollars. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. The world book encyclopedia complete 19 volume set 1957 on.
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The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. What happened in 1958 including pop culture, significant. The encyclopedia entries are an excellent look into the middle decades of the 20th century. What is the value of a set of encyclopedia americana answers. Why does the 1958 encyclopedia britannica clearly state that antarctica has a dome at,000. The magnificent world book encyclopedia what a wonderful time for decisions.
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World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. The world book encyclopedia supplement set 19571961. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. Encyclopedia of world art 15 volume set by seller books music videos 4 u published 1959 condition used. The 1958 set was not a stand out set but there have been several sets sold on ebay this year which is a little unusual. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Buy encyclopedia britannica sets and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. A company representative said, that year, that thousands of print sets are still ordered annually, mostly by. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
Different yearseditions of encyclopedias are valued for different reasons so occasionally a set will be of value. Collageand hollow out the books and repurpose them into shadowboxes with music boxes inside, or dig into the book and cut out different levels and paint the insides with highpigment colors or wire it. What is a set of collier encyclopedias worth answers. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. The 2018 edition of the world book encyclopedia is your pass to a world of learning and exploration.
The absence of a book jacket that never existed does not affect the value of the book, so for books printed before book jackets were invented this is a question that cannot be answered briefly. If you can see this ad, then the books are still available. What is the value of a complete set of 1957 world book encyc. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. The outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people were able to read. The world book encyclopedia 1967 complete set volumes 1. It is now possible to see, in the past 2,000 years of encyclopaedia production, the existence of a pattern closely related to the changing social needs of each age.
Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. I have a set of 1961 childcraft and world book with yearbook through 1977. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right.
I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. The world book encyclopedia 1967 complete set volumes 120 na on. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start the. Harvard classics complete set 51 volumes first edition the five foot shelf of books 3. These 1964 sets of the world book encyclopedia are modest in value when you consider the number of volumes and the many that are in very good condition. I have a set of world book dictionaries 24 volumes. World book awardwinning encyclopedias, childrens books. How much is a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedias with year books.
Encyclopaedia britannicas 11 books of the year from 1981 to 1991, describing the events of 1980 to 1990. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. I have a complete set of 1960 world book encyclopedias plus large dictionary book set of two and yearly update books from 1962 to1969 also a reading and study guide and an annual 1961 supplement. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Encyclopedias are the most interesting books around because you can see how people thought 100 year ago and also how far we have come in technology. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. If your encyclopedias are in good shape they are worth a lot. We occasionally obtain items that would be of more value to collectors and others than to our recipients, and sometimes simply take a small quantity of donated items and sell them on ebay proceeds from this sale will help finance the organizations program costs. Pristine 24book set of britannica encyclopaedias from 1989.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. How much would something like this be worth to a collector. World scope encyclopedia unabridged 12 volumes 1959 hc. I have a full set of 1921 colliers encyclopedia that are in great condition and was wanting to know the value of this set. What can i do with a set of old encyclopedias from the 1960s.
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