It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. The 2 dictionary volumes definitely show more wear than the encyclopedia volumes due to more frequent handling. Perhaps the most notable is a complete set of encyclopedia britannica 11th edition, published in 1910 and 1911. World book encyclopedia year annuals lot of 6 years 1981 thru 1986. Add to favorites 1972 world book encyclopedia byricki. What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set hardcover. Very good looking set of black and brown covers with gold lettering trim. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new i have a complete set of 10 world book encyclopedias, dated 1926. World book encyclopedia full set 1986 with updates through 1995 reduced to sell or best offer. This is a page about the value of 1924 world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia 1986 9780716600862 ebay. What is value of complete set of world book encyclopedias. It is written in a childfriendly manner and the topics have been selected based on school curriculum as well as what children typically find interesting. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Jun 30, 2017 most old dictionaries, references etc. Crafters are another option, as the photos may be of interest. Mar 21, 2017 1975 worldbook encyclopedia 22 volume set a thru z, index, plus 1976 science yearbook. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on. 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.
Vintage lg world book encyclopedia year book set 28 volume 1971 1998 hardcover. According to the company, the latest edition, world book encyclopedia 2019, contains 14,000 pages distributed along 22 volumes and more than 17,000 articles in total which represents an increase of 7. Part of a set of new catholic encyclopedia volumes from. 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, volume 6 of 19, f 1937 edition by field enterprises. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. May 05, 2018 she was talking about the 2018 world book encyclopedia set. The world book encyclopedia world book, inc an encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and high school students. However, it does not mean that collectors will not look for it.
Vintage 1986 the world book encyclopedia 22 volume complete. 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. But my set was more than 20 years more recent purchased back in 1986 and h. The books have value but the value is so low it is not worth selling them. Did you scroll all this way to get facts about encyclopedia set. Childcraft has a distinctly international feeling to it young students will learn to appreciate many cultures around the world. The other day a kid looked up germany, and discovered there were two of them. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. My newest is a 1991 americana, which i snagged from a public library that was getting rid of them.
How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. It may be worth checking the internet for appraisers for antique or rare volumes. All books are fully illustrated with both color and black and white images. Value of a 1961 set of the world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia 1986 complete set of 21 volumes, plus 1987 annual wizardstrong 4. Finding the value of encyclopedia britannica encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia complete set plus year books and science yearbook. Most people will not buy books like this unless they are over 100 years old. Many people try to sell an old set of encyclopedias on ebay and they either sit there for a long time or the listing is cancelled.
Set 1960 1 20 hardcover illustrated, january 1, 1960 by field enterprises educational corp. Today, the company claims that world book is the most uptodate commercial encyclopedia. It is a complete reference about the world when internet was not yet the main source of written material for assignments by school age children. Encyclopedia britannica set 1986 edition padded leather volumes 129 and 2 index. A set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial motif binding. What is value of complete set of world book encyclopedias a z, 1966 edition in good condition. Very good hardcover set includes complete 22 volume encyclopedia, as well as 6 extra volumes. No marks, black with gold lettering on the spines, some tearing of the binding away from the inside covers. Oct 04, 2017 here is some information for you about the set of books. I would recommend seeking the help of an auction house to sell the books for you. World book encyclopedia volume 04 d by field enterprises. 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.
I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two. World book encyclopedia set millennium 2000 like new. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation. A company representative said, that year, that thousands of print sets are still ordered annually, mostly by schools who use them as teaching tools for library. Mammals, the world of technology, the middle ages, peoples of the world, world history 1500present day, planet earth, the. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Vintage 1986 the world book encyclopedia 22 volume. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Plus set of child craft series 1 15 and year book editions from 1967 1986. What is the value of a complete set of compton world book. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
World book encyclopedia 2010 complete set 22 volumes. A complete, 22volume 1986 world book encyclopedia had the buy it. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. The value is based on condition of the ashtrays as well as interest from potential buyers. Strictly speaking old reference books including encyclopedias typically have little value. You will probably get a better price like this for your set plus they can tell you how much they are actually worth. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new what is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today one complete set of 1980 world book encyclopedias plus 9 yearbooks 1981 th. My kids, husband, friends and i all have been able to dive right in to explore the world at our fingertips. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide volume 7. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Encyclopedia britannica great books of the western world 1987 lot set 12. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on amazon.
Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. These shows that there is no demand for this book as of this time because of the decline in price. Childcraft encyclopedia set free shipping world book. The world book encyclopedia 22 volume set hardcover january 1, 1980 by william h. Apr 11, 2009 how much is a world book encyclopedia set worth. The world book encyclopedia 1987 complete 22 volume set. Does anyone know please the approximate value of 1948 era the world book encyclopedia set in decent condition. Jun 29, 2012 i have a 1920 complete set of world book encyclopedia in quite good condition. The world book encyclopedia hardcover january 1, 1986. The value of your books is determined by the condition of the book plus the supply and demand.
What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. This set features maroon dark red colored covers along with gold lettering accents, gold lettering on the spines and gold on the top of the pages as i show in the. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth. What is the value of a complete set of world book encyclopedias from 1920. World book encyclopedia 2018, 22 volume spinescape by world book, inc. The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website. Set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial. The world book encyclopedia, volume 5 of 19, e 1937 edition by field enterprises. World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, spinescape binding 22 volumes. World book encyclopedia volumes series librarything. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by na, 1917. Add to favorites vintage books your choice charlie browns cyclopedia volume 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10 11,12,14 or 15.
Add to favorites set of childcraft books the how and why library encyclopedia world book mitch117 5 out of 5 stars 99. What is value of complete set of world book encyclopedias a. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. I grew up with the world book encyclopedia, not britannica.
The ancient world, the world economy, the human body, atlas of the world, the story of transport, the world of science, stars and planets, ancient empires, world nations, prehistoric life, animals 1. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Gave them to the custodian with instructions they were to immediately go into the dumpster. What is the value of a complete set of 1961 the world book. The world book encyclopedia 2020 hardcover 22 volume set over 17,000 articles. The world book encyclopedia 1986 complete set of 21 volumes, plus 1987 annual wizardstrong. Add to favorites world book encyclopedia 50th anniversary 1966 complete 20 volume set. The books are exlibrary copies from a couple different sets. What is the value of 1985 full set world book encyclopedia. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves.
1466 443 345 404 323 1188 445 184 942 606 122 573 1490 768 963 480 1070 1290 1333 1501 998 1522 1306 1304 1012