I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. It may be worth checking the internet for appraisers for antique or rare volumes. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. Vintage 1954 world book encyclopedia complete set 19 volumes. World book encyclopedia 2018, 22 volume set world book. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. As the last sets of the encyclopedia britannica prepare to sink into obscurity, theres one edition that will always remain a collectors item. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. Strictly speaking old reference books including encyclopedias typically have little value.
I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Complete set with two yearbooks, excellant condition, like to know if they are worth anything. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals. What is the value of a 1956 world book encyclopedia answers. The magic of encyclopedia britannicas 11th edition. Im just wondering how much these actually cost theres about 29 books. Features cows, horses, chickens,ducks, sheep, collie dog, tractor, and farm family etc has been folded from origin. This is a guide about the value of 1924 world book encyclopedias.
Find world book encyclopedia set in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. How much is the bicentennial edition of world book encyclopedias worth. The world book encyclopedia by chicago, field enterprises educational corp. Over the century, world book has leveraged contemporary cuttingedge technology to provide wide access to the authoritative. Vintage encyclopedias the new world family encyclopedia, deluxe edition, 1954. But the magazines, encyclopedias, and just plain dirty books were put on a free shelf. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974. Volume 3, cch the world book encyclopedia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The full set is in excellent condition plus there is a set of year and science books1991 plus 5x world book encyclopedia of science books again in great condition. It is essentially value less, as much of the information is out of date. Most used book stores wont even accept such common reference books. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias.
Childcraft is a multivolume illustrated anthology for children, which originated in the late 1930s. The encyclopedia is designed to cover major areas of knowledge uniformly, but it shows particular strength in scientific, technical, and medical subjects. This collection includes a 1962 a through z 27 volume set, a set of yearbooks from 1963 to1969, a world atlas, and a pair of dictionaries. The magic of encyclopedia britannicas 11th edition books. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. Buy the world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. Sep 20, 2015 the world book encyclopedia vol 8 g by world book, inc, 1987, world book edition, in english. The world book encyclopedia in twelve volumes with guide. The 15 volumes of childcraft, published by world book, inc. Just would like to know what to do with them if they have any value. Apr 05, 2014 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. It contains the basics found in all encyclopedias, and features highquality pictures and as uptodate information as was available in 2008. The world book encyclopedia complete 19 volume set 1957.
A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. The world book encyclopedia 2008 by world book inc. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If you can give me any leads on how much its worth or where i can get this information it would be greatly appreciated.
World book encyclopedia 2003 volume 15 p replacement spare from set isbn 0716601044 by world book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Childcraft 1954 volume 2 hardcover storytelling and poems book. I have the 1954 new standard encyclopedia by standard education society. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. The world book encyclopedias 1972 edition complete full set with. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The bindings on the books are all in excellant condition, most of them practiculy look new. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped.
Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Unfollow encyclopedia britannica to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A world book of values realized by patrik somers and kate stephenson written by 254 coauthors from 28 countries about love, happiness and 368 other values a world book of values offers you a multicultural window to valuesdriven humanity. World book encyclopedia 1982, 9780716600824, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Crafters are another option, as the photos may be of interest. Check out our encyclopedia set selection for the very best in unique or custom. The world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. Helicopter technology has certainly advanced in the intervening. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. This typical world book edition was purchased in 2008 and is rarely used in our library.
The world book encyclopedia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the. The world book organized knowledge in story and picture. In that case, i would take it to a bookstore that specializes in old or rare books. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. The world book encyclopedia by, 1970, field enterprises educational corp.
Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. The world book encyclopedia vol 8 g by world book, inc, 1987, world book edition, in english. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on. Apr 10, 2012 as the last sets of the encyclopedia britannica prepare to sink into obscurity, theres one edition that will always remain a collectors item. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris.
Rare antique world book encyclopedia set 1928 complete. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. A most loved set of world book encyclopedias which have given hours of entertainment and information to our family. Sep 11, 2015 the world book encyclopedia 1964 edition is not the most uptodate source of information about topics that begin with that letter. Value of 1954 world family encyclopedia thriftyfun. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new. Dear wbe 1974, the good news is the pictures in the books are worth more than the set. Mar 05, 2012 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. Perhaps the most notable is a complete set of encyclopedia britannica 11th edition, published in 1910 and 1911. The world book encyclopedia volume 3 c ch abebooks. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new what is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today i have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. Nov 25, 2010 1969 world book encyclopedia set value. If you are looking to get rid of a few, there is some. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book.
Publication date 1960 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries. A 1970 world book encyclopedia set with world book dictionaries. The bad news is, if you can find a buyer for that year you might get about 25. The world book encyclopedia 1964 edition is not the most uptodate source of information about topics that begin with that letter. I have a full set of the 1969 world book encyclopedias az and 3 additional year books of important happenings along with 3 dictionaries.
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