Directory of the webs best encyclopedias, including britannica, columbia, encyclopedia of symbols, and wikipedia. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. The world book encyclopedia, 1989 by book, incorporated. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. This is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia 1975, hardcover for sale.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The best known of these were world book and funk and wagnalls. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Jan 14, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Now many people prefer kindle ebooks instead of printed book. The full set is in excellent condition plus there is a set of year and science books1991 plus 5x world book encyclopedia. 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. Even if the library does not need the encyclopedia set, it often will take donations and use those donations by selling them to raise money for the library. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. The world book encyclopedia 1975, hardcover for sale online. Collectors dream full set 54 books 1952 copywrite first edition encyclopedia britannica great books of the western world i wonder how many complete sets of this wonderful 1952 collection are left in the world today.
Complete 24 volume 1991 world book encyclopedia set w 2. Yay i work at half price books, and ive been trying to find out what to do with all the books we cant resell or donate. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22. 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 world book encyclopedia 1975, hardcover 1 product rating. What is the value of a complete set of 1960s encyclopedia. And then this beautiful set of large print encyclopedias came in and what can i say, i fell in love with them. Sports updates for outcomes of major tournaments and races, including the 2018. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. A company representative said, that year, that thousands of print sets are still ordered. All are very large tombs chock full of information and photos. Colliers encyclopedia, general encyclopaedia first published in 195051 in the united states. 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. World book hardcover book see other available editions description more than 27,500 rich photographs and illustrations and comprehensive, highly readable text appeal to a broad range of readers. The philadelphia publisher mathew carey was the first to successfully enter into large scale book production and distribution. 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. Collectors dream full set 54 books 1952 copywrite first edition encyclopedia britannica great books of the western world i wonder how many complete sets of this wonderful 1952 collection are left in. The world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia. Different yearseditions of encyclopedias are valued for different reasons so occasionally a set will be of value.
It remained at that length until 1997, when it was printed for the last time. A most loved set of world book encyclopedias which have given hours of entertainment and information to our family. This set arrives with maroon dark red colored covers with gold lettering accents and have gold lettering on the spines. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money. The value of any book lies in the publication date and overall condition as well as how many publications are available and most importantly does anybody want it. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. This is one of the ways libraries raise funds to hire employees, buy the latest books or fund special programs. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. The world book encyclopedia, 1989 by book, incorporated world.
Older sets are many times even difficult to give away because they are difficult for even thrift stores to sell. One half of each book contains encyclopedic information and the other half of each volume contains beautiful black and white and color plates. The best way to get an accurate value is by finding an. The full set is in excellent condition plus there is a set of year and science books1991 plus 5x world book encyclopedia of science books again in great condition.
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How much would something like this be worth to a collector. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. Find 2006 world book encyclopedia set complete set 22.
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Buy cheap encyclopedias books online encyclopedias book. Buy the world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. That 39yearold encyclopedia was still useful, but didnt include anaything thats happened since about 1972. World book editors lay out major articles distinctly, often starting them on a page of their own, perhaps with a twocolumn heading. The second form of value is a verb meaning the process by which things acquire importance or economic price, which is sometimes understood as valuation, as in, for example. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Vintage illustrated medical and health encyclopedia set 2 1966 doctor book.
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Wonderful, readable articles much better than britanica or americana for use by high school kids as well as most educated adults. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to find information wherever it is in the set. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. World book world book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. A lot of the time traveling is about the people you meet and the different paths you can be set on because of it. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. World book encyclopedia 2016, 22 volume set by inc.
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Depreciation reflec exchange value, exchange value refers to the power of purchasing other goods which the possession of an object conveys smith 1776 1960, p. 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. The book value of an asset at any time is its cost minus its accumulated depreciation. How much is a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedias with year books. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. What is the value of a modern world encyclopedia set. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Most valuable us pennies highest value 1 cent coins. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun.
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