See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two book dictionar. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. Encyclopedias have almost no use currently and i cant imagine recent editions of world book are being purchased much outside of like elementary school libraries.
A set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial motif binding. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. What is the value of 1968 world book encyclopedia set. Toysgreat memorieslove vintagevintage adsvintage booksfisher pricenostalgiai remember when.
The bigger issue here is that you have a 50 year old encyclopedia set. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. 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. Published by field enterprises educational corporation 1960. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members.
Buyer will receive all that are in photos which are. 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. Retro 1960 complete set encyclopedia world book 119 volumes. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. My 1966 world book encyclopedia set in perfect condition. Volumes of the braille edition of the world book encyclopedia museum of the american printing house for the blinddressed in value. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia from 1960.
There are a total of twelve books in this collection. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. 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. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or making sure of a fact for a homework. 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 golden book vintage encyclopedia set 1960 16 volumes from a to z. World book encyclopedia volume 4 cicz by field enterprises. The best encyclopedia is the one that gets used and world book has expended much effort studying the habits of readers, school curricula, and patterns of classroom use to ensure that this encyclopedia is one that will indeed be used. Unfollow world book encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Colliers encyclopedia, the encyclopedia americana, and the world book.
As of 2018, the only official sales outlet for the world book encyclopedia is the companys website. Colliers encyclopedia was first published by crowell, collier and macmillan in 1950. Book news wrote about a previous edition of this classic reference. This is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Set 1960 1 20 hardcover january 1, 1960 by field enterprises educational corp. The world book encyclopedia 1990 complete 22 volume set. You are bidding on a complete set of 1937 world s popular encyclopedia.
The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website. Originally it was 20 volumes and considered to be one of the top three major english language encyclopedias. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much for them. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100.
Combs, alien and sedition acts, in the world book encyclopedia chicago. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. My encyclopedia britannica, 1952 has no entry for the holocaust. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The editors of the first edition emphasized the use of everyday, simple language in the eightvolume set. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. Looking for holocaust in 1960 world book encyclopedia.
Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Jul 25, 2012 1961 world book encyclopedia cycloteacher learning aid cycles. The publishers described it as a scholarly, systematic, continuously revised summary of the knowledge that is most significant to mankind. World book encyclopediapublished since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work. All books are fully illustrated with both color and black and white images. If you have encyclopedia s from prior to 1965, hang on to them as they have been removed from the library of congress as well as other libraries and will never be found on the internet that is the major eradicator of truth and history. See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, world and books. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars.
Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Unfollow world book encyclopedia complete set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. 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. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. The encyclopedia deliberately uses nontechnical language and abundant graphics to make it especially accessible to students and general readers without sacrificing depth and accuracy. New listing1974 world book encyclopedia set of 22 books. Reading and study guide includes bibliographies notes.
The world book encyclopedia 1990 complete 22 volume set world book on. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Publication date 1966 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher chicago. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. For your consideration rare find, compelet set from the 1960 s. Digitizing sponsor internet archive contributor internet archive language english volume c. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978.
World book art department, merchandise mart, chicago, illinois, 1962. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by na. A 20 global edition of britannica contained approximately forty thousand. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year.
The world book encyclopedia 1957 vol 118 by field enterprises. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. True vintage 1960 the world book encyclopedia complete set volumes 119 az and 4 books of the world book year book years, 1977, 1978, 1979, and 1981. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. I have no desire to get rid of my world book set, even though its from 1960, or the americana set from 1988. Set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial. I have a complete set of 10 world book encyclopedias, dated 1926.
How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. This is a great collectors item that all aspiring book collectors should own. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. Report of the commission on protecting and reducing. World book encyclopedia 2014 edition, spinescape binding 22 volumes. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. Maybe the ones from 1860 would be of antique value, but i doubt 1960 encyclopedias are of any value as books.
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