It contains the basics found in all encyclopedias, and features highquality pictures and as uptodate information as was available in 2008. There are some older encyclopedia sets that are valued by collectors. This is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Id like to replace the 1951 britannica set we lost to water damage, along with the bookcase that came with it, but i would only take it off someones. There are a total of twelve books in this collection. This listing is for a complete 24 volume 1991 world book encyclopedia set with 2 vol dictionary and 1991 year book. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia. Different yearseditions of encyclopedias are valued for different reasons so occasionally a set will be of value. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask all offers will be considered. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you.
World book encyclopedia 2009spinescape binding by world book. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to find information wherever it is in the set. 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. The world book encyclopedia, 20, is a general az lookup source in 22 hard. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. The world book encyclopedia 20 showcases information in an easily understandable format that aims to make its educational merit accessible. Nov 16, 2015 i bought my kids a new world book encyclopedia back in 1973. The best known of these were world book and funk and wagnalls. What is the value of a modern world encyclopedia set. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. What is the value of a complete set of 1965 world book.
Most used book stores wont even accept such common reference books. World book encyclopedia, 20 edition, spinescape binding. The world book editorial staff presents information from the vast reservoir of knowledge in the most. The world book encyclopedia, 1989 by book, incorporated world. 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. If you try to use a different encyclopedia, you will likely have a difficult time keeping your reading to a reasonable length. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. New editions of the world book encyclopedia have been published since 1917, and continue even today in 20. History of united states naval operations in world war ii volumes 4, 5. A new, distinctive, and independent library of reference dealing with events and developments of the period 1910 to 1921 inclusive volumes 32 by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive indexprovided by publisher. 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. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun.
And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. Like many content producers, we had assigned a value to our product on the. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. 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. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. However, it does not mean that collectors will not look for it. The world book encyclopedia in twelve volumes with guide.
Make offer books x 18 set the new junior world encyclopedia 1974 vintage books 18 books. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. Im just wondering how much these actually cost theres about 29 books. World book encyclopedia 2014 encyclopedia dvd sonlight. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book.
Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. Unfollow world book encyclopedia complete set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or making sure of a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. This typical world book edition was purchased in 2008 and is rarely used in our library. The world book encyclopedia is the only general az print research source still published today. What is the value of a 1956 world book encyclopedia answers. Rare antique world book encyclopedia set 1928 complete. What is the value of 1968 world book encyclopedia set. Full complete set of 1962 world book encyclopedias.
The world book year book, 1990 has 1 available editions to buy at alibris. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Hello select your address best sellers customer service new releases whole foods find a gift registry gift cards sell amazonbasics customer service new releases whole foods find a gift registry gift cards sell amazonbasics. Find 2006 world book encyclopedia set complete set 22. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. These shows that there is no demand for this book as of this time because of the decline in price. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. If you require further assistance, no worries, the question thread does not close even after leaving a rating.
This set arrives with maroon dark red colored covers with gold lettering accents and have gold lettering on the spines. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. Titled giving wings to knowledge, the 20 spinescape represents the power of curiosity and knowledge through the image of a macaw soaring through a tropical rain forest. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. I have no desire to get rid of my world book set, even though its from 1960, or the americana set from 1988 that i bought used from the library i worked for. Complete set world book encyclopedias ll auctions llc. The set of encyclopedias have many articles on a variety of topics and contains over 28,000 pictures.
The world book encyclopedia, 20, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. 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, 2006 used good, usually ships in 12 business days, complete set of 22 volumes, 2006 set. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. Before you toss out those old encyclopedias, youll want to read todays column. What should i do with a complete 1984 encyclopedia set. What is a set of 1965 world book encyclopedias worth. Favorite add to world book encyclopedia yearbooks, choice of 1973,74,75,76,77,78, and 1979 world book year book. The atlas is a large a3 size with excellent maps and detail of the world and cities. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The set has a hard blue binding with silvertoned details and includes numbers 119 plus the annual supplement. What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today what is the value of a l976 red white and blue,edition of world book set. That 39yearold encyclopedia was still useful, but didnt include anaything thats happened since about 1972.
Including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new hi, i have the complete set of world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, excellent condition. The world book encyclopedia is the first choice for students, librarians, and teachers. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new. What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today. Including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume encyclopaedia britannica volume 1, a to antarah excellent preowned condition. Jan 14, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Please take a moment to leave a rating by clicking the stars. They ate the print setin the form of a cake that pictured the 32volume. Nov 25, 2010 i have a full set of the 1969 world book encyclopedias az and 3 additional year books of important happenings along with 3 dictionaries. Make sure you know what you are getting these books are used. Get the world book difference with personalized learning, and access anytime, anywhere 247.
Complete 24 volume 1991 world book encyclopedia set w 2 vol. The last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. I sold them to a mexican fellow at a yard sale who. The world book encyclopedia 20, hardcover for sale online ebay. 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. They displayed 244 silver balloonsone for each year the encyclopedia had been in print. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value, it would be the dust jacket. Factfinding skills are more important today than ever, which is why the world book encyclopedia continues to be the foundation of libraries and learning institutions across the globe. Wonderful, readable articles much better than britanica or americana for use by high school kids as well as most educated adults. A 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index. 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.
Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. The value of any book lies in the publication date and overall condition. Book news wrote about a previous edition of this classic reference. Ive carted them around for over 10 years, and now were making room for baby. Every year, world books editors refresh the encyclopedia by adding new and timely articles as well as updating articles of continuing relevance. A set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial motif binding. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books.
The world book encyclopedia 20, hardcover for sale. Exlibrary so these have previous library spine stickers and inner stamps. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It is essentially value less, as much of the information is out of date. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. On all of the books the binding and the cover are moderately worn.
Jun 11, 2011 what should i do with a complete 1984 encyclopedia set. Herbert midgley, the internet legend, shows you his 1994 world book encyclopedia 22 book set which was the wikipedia of its day. Book value is the term which means the value of the firm as per the books of the company. Price new from used from hardcover, 1994 please retry. Hello select your address best sellers customer service new releases whole foods find a gift registry gift cards sell amazonbasics. Complete set world book encyclopedia dated 1988 volumes 1 thru 22 volume 22 is the research guide index also included are seven 7 year. Book value is often used interchangeably with net book value or carrying value, which is the original acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation, depletion or amortization. World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, spinescape binding 22 volumes. You are bidding on a complete set of 1937 world s popular encyclopedia. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. Whether being used college students for research or as a family reference source, this encyclopedia never fails to impress. Single volumes the d from a set of britannicas, for example sell for proportionately less. Set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial.
The encyclopedia is leather bound and comes with 7 science books which were an extra addition to the world book set. All books are fully illustrated with both color and black and white images. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. World book encyclopedia 1988, 22 volume set plus 7 year books.
I have a complete set of 1968 world book encyclopedias. These are the books we are selling, not some stock photo like some use. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like. A set of the world book encyclopedia set from 1948. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. 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. The pictures are very colorful and the information has been updated from previous encyclopedias. An encyclopedia or encyclopaedia british english is a reference work or compendium. I have a complete 1984 world book encyclopedia set which includes 22 books as well as additional year books. World book encyclopedia 2018, 22 volume set 9780716601180.
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