I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. So underpinning all the stories that my book tells of everyday lives, of hopes and fears, from factory girls to debutantes, immigrants to beauty. Britannica is outstanding for adults, but meant for college and graduate level use. Looking for a 1960s era illustrated world encyclopedia set. Jack lynch says in his book you could look it up that encyclopedia salespeople were so common that they became the butt of jokes. The world book encyclopedia is the only general az print research source still published today. 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. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. It was a set of about 20 volumes and the defining value of this set was, that in the rear of each volume was an alphabetical synopsis of many classic literary works.
The world book encyclopedia complete set 1959 20 volume. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. The world book encyclopedia complete set 1959 20 volume set, includes 20 volumes plus the annual supplement on. The world book encyclopedia complete set 1959 20 volume set, includes 20 volumes plus the annual supplement. How much is the bicentennial edition of world book encyclopedias worth. Mar 15, 2012 the encyclopedia, the company says, now lives beyond the bookits volumes of knowledge are now dished up in a variety of online services, dvds, and mobile apps. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. A person who was very cool, especially one who rejected mainstream values and lived a spontaneous, freewheeling life.
World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, spinescape binding 22 volumes. World book encyclopedia set, my grandma had these 1960 childcraft world book encyclopedia vintage advertisement illustration by christian montone. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. Find world book encyclopedia in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Ya set in the 1950s ya set in the 1900s ya set in the 1910s ya set in the 1920s ya set in the 1930s. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. 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. He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. The world book encyclopedia complete 19 volume set 1957 on.
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 set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. The 2018 edition of the world book encyclopedia is your pass to a world of learning and exploration. Its from 1991 and is missing volume e, but so far that has only come up once. Mine was the world book of knowledge, came home one day and there were boxes and boxes of books. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. Burgundy tooled leather childrens storybook set sold w encyclopedia 1950s posted on october 9, 20 by admin the books were regular sized, approximately 8. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Along with the encyclopedias there was a set of 12 young peoples classics moby dick.
Bjoland editor complete set 16 up for auction is the entire set of six the childs world stories of childhood books. Dec, 2019 this is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. World book encyclopedia complete set hardcover red 1989 edition az 22 volumes. So as a librarian i go for world book whenever asked for encyclopedias. I have a 1958 set of the world encyclopedia in good condition. Hegi, ursula trudi, a dwarf librarian, tells about the lives of people in the small german town of burgdorf from world war i and into the 1950s. The world book encyclopedia was my internet surfing in elementary and high school. Nicholas a nostalgic look back at the 1950s in a story of first love set in a small north carolina town. With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun. The best known of these were world book and funk and wagnalls. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here.
Dec 12, 2019 donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. World book is the best for students below college level or for family home use. If you are looking for nostalgic music, news and nostalgia tv shows, then you have to browse our nostalgia news and memorabilia section a must. Just reread ship of brides by jojo moyes on holiday. This set of six books was published, by the childs world, inc. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to find information wherever it is in the set. Dec 31, 2007 mine was the world book of knowledge, came home one day and there were boxes and boxes of books. Its world book is the largest selling print encyclopedia in the world by numerical volume. Its actually set in 1946 which is a bit early but its really good, super romantic. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. In 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts, the encyclopedia set provides the most uptodate information in formats speciallytailored for schoolaged learners. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. It doesnt bother me to have an older set, because most of the things my boys are curious about would not be outdated.
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. Make offer vintage 1954 world book encyclopedia complete set 19 volumes. Looking at a soupedup model a ford, one might say that abomb is cherry. Did your folks ever buy encyclopedias from a doortodoor. About aussie women who met their british fellas during the war and their journey to join their husbands in the uk. 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. I have a complete set of 1960 world book encyclopedias plus large dictionary book set of two and yearly update books from 1962 to1969 also a reading and study guide and an annual 1961 supplement. Top 10 books about women in the 1950s books the guardian. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. The world of motorcycles complete set 122 encyclopedias. Buy encyclopedia set and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
The series title was childcraft the how and why library. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. I am looking for a particular encyclopedia, circa 1960. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Collectors always look for books that are over 100 years old. The world book encyclopedia complete 19 volume set 1957. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I believe it was called the illustrated world encyclopedia or something like that. How much would something like this be worth to a collector. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Encyclopedia britannica 15th edition 1992 complete set 32 vol black hc padded. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The encyclopedia, the company says, now lives beyond the bookits volumes of knowledge are now dished up in a variety of online services, dvds, and mobile apps. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. Granted this one is not in excellent conditon but the asking price is a good indication of the worth of these books. This set includes all six books and was printed in 1950. Used by hot rodders to express approval for a beautifully restored car. It doesnt bother me to have an older set, because most of the things my. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new.
Book covers that demonstrate why retro aesthetics are so much better than modern aesthetics. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. In the past, the largest publisher of czech language encyclopedias was jan otto. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. John updike has some wonderful books set and written. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. Encyclopedias are no longer published in book form anywhere in the world. Pages in category novels set in the 1940s the following 76 pages are in this category, out of 76 total.
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