The encyclopedia is leather bound and comes with 7 science books which were an extra addition to the world book set. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. New listing lot of 16 vintage books american heritage encyclopedia set instant library decor. I dont even know where id put an encyclopedia set now, but as my kids now approach the age at which i remember reading encyclopedias, i keep wondering whether they are going to miss out on something by not having one. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Someone looking to purchase a world book encyclopedia can do so at many. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. Ebay searches for encyclopedias of comparable age resulted in books from 99 cents to. The internet wont always be available, same as power to run your smart phone tablet laptop even if you have had the foresight to download an offline version. Vintage 1954 world book encyclopedia complete set 19 volumes. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. Get answers to questions about the office and the individual presidents, and learn what it is like.
Vintage hardcover the world book encyclopedia complete set 1963 22 volume total. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Books full of outdated information like a 1963 encyclopedia set are likely to be worth even less. Off white and green with gold lettering with gold top edges of pages books measures about 7. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Id like to replace the 1951 britannica set we lost to water damage, along with the bookcase that came with it, but i would only take it off someones. Nov 25, 2010 i have a full set of the 1969 world book encyclopedias az and 3 additional year books of important happenings along with 3 dictionaries. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. Your place to buy and sell all things handmade world book encyclopedia, gold letters. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun.
If you require further assistance, no worries, the question thread does not close even after leaving a rating. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. Vintage 1963 the world book encyclopedia complete set. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. However, it does not mean that collectors will not look for it. The encyclopedia britannica was expensive, useless, and. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to find information wherever it is in the set. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. 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. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition.
Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. How much is a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedias with year books. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Vintage the world book year book encyclopedia set 11 books 1971 1981 yearbook. Jan 14, 2015 i have no desire to get rid of my world book set, even though its from 1960, or the americana set from 1988 that i bought used from the library i worked for. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. Get the best deals on world book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection. World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, spinescape binding 22 volumes. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. Older sets are many times even difficult to give away because they are difficult for even thrift stores to sell. What is the value of a complete set of 1965 world book.
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. 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. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. While these old books really have no monetary value, the amount of. What is the true value of a 1964 world book encyclopedia set.
World book encyclopedia set 1968, the gabriel method book and cd, this is a complete set of the world book encyclopedia from the year they are red in color see photographs. The world book encyclopedia is the only general az print research source still published today. Colliers encyclopedia, general encyclopaedia first published in 195051 in the united states. Colliers encyclopedia american encyclopaedia britannica. The encyclopedia deliberately uses nontechnical language and abundant graphics to make it especially accessible to students and general readers without sacrificing depth and accuracy. I have the entire 21 volume set, including 20 book volumes plus 1 1972 year book. Jul 9, 2017 1958 complete set of 18 world book encyclopedias a thru z plus study. Including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume. The atlas is a large a3 size with excellent maps and detail of the world and cities. 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. 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. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it.
Make offer books x 18 set the new junior world encyclopedia 1974 vintage books 18 books. What is the value of 1968 world book encyclopedia set. Photographer theo bandi prepares to take a color photo of american gothic by grant wood at the art institute of chicago, chicago, illinois. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. United states 1963 christmas stamp this second united states christmas stamp was based on. Unfollow world book encyclopedia complete set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. What is the value of full set of 1963 world book encyclopedias, 10 yearbooks dated 19631972,a world atlas, and a. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested. 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. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom.
Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Stopping at a yard sale a few years back, i picked up a set of the encyclopedia britannica 11 th edition, produced during the year 1910. The encyclopedia, the company says, now lives beyond the book its volumes of knowledge are now dished up in a variety of online services, dvds, and mobile apps. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. Full complete set of 1962 world book encyclopedias. Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business, which is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets. There is some slight discoloring on the outside edge of the binding but not much. Complete set of 20 world book encyclopedia with reading and study guide. World book encyclopediapublished since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for. Morris jones, photo editor frank fenner, and managing editor dave whitney, circa 1958 world book photo by rie gaddis wehrmann. Please take a moment to leave a rating by clicking the stars. Keep them, i actually went onto craigslist or our equivalent and bought a full set.
These are in amazing shape for being over 50 years old. 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. The book value of a fixed asset is arrived at by subtracting accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset. Different yearseditions of encyclopedias are valued for different reasons so occasionally a set will be of value. The world book encyclopedia complete set 1968 rare vintage set hard. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. The information is out of date and there is really no market for them.
These shows that there is no demand for this book as of this time because of the decline in price. When my parents bought our familys first world book in 1964, it came with the childcraft set and the cycloteacher which i still have in working order. Im just wondering how much these actually cost theres about 29 books. Herbert midgley, the internet legend, shows you his 1994 world book encyclopedia 22 book set which was the wikipedia of its day. If you have an old set of collectible collier encyclopedias you might wonder if they have.
I noticed that there is absolutely no mention of the world book encyclopedia cycloteacher learning aid. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money. A set with one book missing is even less valuable but. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Apr 12, 2012 funny, i also grew up with the world book, and also remember spending hours reading it. The extraordinary memoir of a blind hero of the french resistance in world war ii by. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias.
Originally in 20 volumes, colliers was expanded to 24 volumes for a major revision in 1962. 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. You can stop in to almost any thrift shop or used bookstore and find sets of outdated encyclopedias gathering dust. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Books are rarely worth much, as they are massproduced and therefore not rare. What is encyclopedia britannica world atlas 1963 worth answers. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states.
What is the value of a set of 1934 encyclopedia britannica worth. Find great deals on ebay for world book encyclopedia and world book encyclopedia set. What is the value of full set of 1963 world book encyclopedias, 10 yearbooks dated 19631972,a world atlas, and a reading and study guide book. What is the value of a 1964 world book encyclopedia with yearbook updates science year and childcraft series. Family fun time as well friends gather on week end for a game of croquet. Encylopedia britannica 1963 gateway to the great books vol 110.