It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. Get the best deals on world book encyclopedia when you shop the. We bought the set back in 1985 and continued with the year book for another 10 years. Our excellent value books literally dont cost the earth. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. 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. Book encyclopedia dictionary 2 volume set ak lz 1965 vintage. Now in the age of computers, are they pretty much a thing of the past.
Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. This is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. If you have no plans for a garage sale anytime in the near future, ask a friend or family member if they would put your encyclopedias out for sale at their yard sale. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925.
I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. The atlas is a large a3 size with excellent maps and detail of the world and cities. Where can you find a bunch of used books and magazines from the 70s. 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 20 1986, hardcover for sale. World book encyclopedia collection 1965 artifact collectors. The set that was newest and in the best condition was saved for the sale, and the rest were thrown away, because they simply dont sell. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. Jan 14, 2015 old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value.
Or our arc of the lake thrifty threads and things resale shoppe 425 hwy 42 kaiser, mo 5733021700. Common books like the works of william shakespeare, prayer books, bibles and encyclopedias were printed in huge quantities during the victorian era and usually have little value. Please remember that an old or antique book is not necessary valuable just because its old. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. 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. See more ideas about book crafts, old encyclopedias, book page crafts. World book dictionary 1976 encyclopedia reference thorndike barnhart set 2 books.
This option depends on the age of the books and whether or not schools and libraries accept older sets of encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website. The encyclopedia is leather bound and comes with 7 science books which were an extra addition to the world book set. The world year book annual supplement to the world book encyclopedia published by the world book inc 1988 readers digest condensed book world book encyclopaedia az in 2 booksvolumes science year book, the world book annual science supplement 1991 world book encyclopedia. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on. Looking for value on the following collection in very good condition. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. Encyclopedia 1965 complete set dictionary 1965 complete 2 volume set world atlas 1965 encyclopedia year books 1966 through 1966 science year 1966 1973 thanks. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide.
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. What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia. Nov 28, 2017 explore kristianlouises board what to do with my old encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on amazon. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. What is the value of a 1964 world book encyclopedia with yearbook updates science year and childcraft series. Hardcover 2006 world book encyclopedia set complete set 22 books. Unless they are very vintage, or unusually attractive, there isnt much interest in them, even in pristine condition. Donate your old encyclopedias to a local school or library. The world book encyclopedia 20 1986, hardcover for. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. Unfortunately encyclopedia sets have little resale value. Books hardbound hardcopy world book series plus readers digest 14 books total.
James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33. He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. 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. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Dec 16, 20 got or need old encyclopediasbooks recycle them into interesting items. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Ebay searches for encyclopedias of comparable age resulted in books from 99 cents to. 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. New listing the world book encyclopedia complete set 1969, including 1970and 1971 yearbook. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book.
Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or making sure of a fact for a. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy for you to find information wherever it is in the set. 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. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. Nov 07, 2014 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. Sell your old encyclopedias at your next garage sale. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. You can check online for old book collectors, on craigslist and other retail sites for possibilities. Sadly, there are very few people who are interested in owning an old encyclopedia set. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. The set has a hard blue binding with silvertoned details and includes numbers 119 plus the annual supplement. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers.
With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. World book 2019 world book encyclopedia order today. Vintage 1962 world book encyclopedia complete set 27 books with. Even if the school or library cannot use the books, they can sell them at school or library fundraisers. Abebooks is very useful for finding an approximate value of a book but dont use that value for insurance purposes.
Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad. Buy the junior world encyclopedia book 10, in good condition. Vintage world book encyclopedia years 1969 to 1984 year book lot 16. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. The world year book annual supplement to the world book encyclopedia published by the world book inc 1988 readers digest condensed book world book encyclopaedia az in 2 booksvolumes science year book, the world book annual science supplement 1991 world book encyclopedia research guide index v 22. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22 hard cover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set hardcover january 1, 1985 by world book editor see all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
I was helping out with a book sale at my towns library a few months ago, and a few encyclopedia sets came in. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts.
Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Vintage books vintage encyclopedia set of books encyclopedia britannica. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. What in the world do you do with world book encyclopedias. Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. 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. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. Fascinated by the idea of owning a cross section of the trunk of the tree of knowledge just prior to the first world war, when the publication was at a crossroads with its transition from being british to becoming american, i bought the. Weve found that old encyclopedias are hot items in the local church yard sales among our immigrant population, most of whom are latin american or southeast asian. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. A set of the world book encyclopedia set from 1948.
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