I grew up with the world book encyclopedia, not britannica. New listing the world book encyclopedia set year books 1974 to 1984 11 books. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. What is the value of a complete set of 1957 world book encyc. Encyclopedias on bookshelf encyclopedia britannica in its own book case with top atlas slot i remember how exciting it. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set. I have the entire 21 volume set, including 20 book volumes plus 1 1972 year book. My grandmother used to sell the world book and i have a set of hers from 1958. This is the best way to teach children the importance of books, the importance of digging for. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books.
A set of encyclopedias is a reminder of a time in our lives when it was full of life and essential. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation. How two artists turn old encyclopedias into beautiful. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition. I have a set of world book dictionaries 24 volumes. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias questions. The more modern the set, the bigger the penalty incurred. World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, classic binding 22 volumes. What is the value of a 1980 world book encyclopedia set. When you obtain a new set of encyclopedias, or simply want to clear space in your home and use the internet for research, you might find yourself wondering what to do with an entire volume of encyclopedias. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets.
Frances whitefield, center, executive director of the florence crittenton home, accepts a set of the world book encyclopedia from miss dorothy thur, left, and mrs. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. World book encyclopedia encyclopedia sets encyclopedia center. Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on. Through three of its five divisions, the company markets hundreds of different reference and educational products in more than 50 countries and in more than a dozen languages.
Complete 1987 24 set world book encyclopedia set plus dictionary set atlas 1988 and 1989 year books 1988 and 1989 science year books 7 set encyclopedia of science great value and in excellent condition local pick up only. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. We have a complete 1978 set of world book encyclopedias. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the. This 22 volume set of encyclopedias the most current found at my public library seem to be a good reference guide. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new i have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. How much is a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedias with year books. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money.
Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Make offer world book encyclopedias 1964 complete set of 20 plus the yearbook vintage 1981 the world book encyclopedia full 21 volume red set excellent cond. A set of the world book encyclopedia set from 1948. All books are fully illustrated with both color and black and white images. Complete set of new standard encyclopedias 22 illustrated books very good 1990. Different yearseditions of encyclopedias are valued for different reasons so occasionally a set will be of value. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. Please take a moment to leave a rating by clicking the stars. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. That said, when i was a kid the experience of getting lost in the encyclopedia was.
He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. This set of twenty two the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial binding is a collectors limited printing published in 1976 in a classic american motif binding. What is the value of a set of 1972 the world book encyclopedias. Is a complete set of 1983 world book encyclopedias in very good condition w. We recognize the importance of conservation and strive to educate future generations about environmental issues. The world book encyclopedia is the only general az print research source still published today. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. We are moving to a smaller residence and need to sell these. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. However, it does not mean that collectors will not look for it.
I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. How much is a set of s world book encyclopedias worth answers a fax. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. The world book encyclopedia is the first choice for students, librarians, and teachers. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much for them.
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. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. Some shelters will not take donations of books, but many do welcome books. If you require further assistance, no worries, the question thread does not close even after leaving a rating. 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. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. The world book encyclopedia in twelve volumes with guide. Set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial. Get the best deals on encyclopedia sets when you shop the largest online selection at.
Donate the encyclopedia set to goodwill or the salvation army. The set has a hard blue binding with silvertoned details and includes numbers 119 plus the annual supplement. Herbert midgley, the internet legend, shows you his 1994 world book encyclopedia 22 book set which was the wikipedia of its day. She was talking about the 2018 world book encyclopedia set.
World book encyclopedia 1965 world book encyclopedia. Full complete set of 1962 world book encyclopedias. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website. There are several pictures as well as an information section telling people how to use the encyclopedia. Since questions about the value of various sets of encyclopedias are appearing on this website every single day, the obvious answer is that they are worth nothing. What is a 1955 set world book encyclopedias worth answers. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. It was a huge outlay of money there were six who qualified. A set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial motif binding.
Encyclopaedia britannica has declared that its latest print edition will be its last. When i was a kid, we had a very old set of encyclopedias that were a hoot just to page thru. 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. Jim romenesko rounds up coverage from the times, the chicago tribune, and elsewhere. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. Shelters that are geared toward helping children and that have educational standards will often accept donations of encyclopedias. In 1915, they enlisted the help of michael vincent oshea, a professor of education at the university of wisconsin the first edition of the world book encyclopedia was published as simply the world book in 1917, by the hansonroachfowler. New listing set of 10 world book encyclopedia year book hardcover 19621971. An incomplete set or a set containing a damaged volume is a cause for a significant reduction in value. How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad.