As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. Including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume encyclopaedia britannica volume 1, a to antarah excellent preowned condition. Volumes of the braille edition of the world book encyclopedia museum of the american printing house for the blinddressed in value. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on amazon. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp.
What is the value of a world book encyclopedia set with child craft books with world book year books 19701978. The series title was childcraft the how and why library childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia volume h9 1970 edition. Complete set of 20 world book encyclopedia with reading and. Mar 19, 2012 world book and childcraft products of yesteryear. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. Encyclopedia 1970 for sale collectible entertainment store. This is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. There are some older encyclopedia sets that are valued by collectors. Dear wbe 1974, the good news is the pictures in the books are worth more than the set.
Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. The world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia. The family handyman do it yourself encyclopedia full set of 16 hardcover 1970.
The world book encyclopedia 1957 vol 118 by field enterprises. What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, world and books. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. May 10, 2017 1970 world book encyclopedia set, 20 volumes az, reference books by. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. In 1978, world book was purchased by scott fetzer company, an ohio conglomerate that left the encyclopedia company in chicago. There were a lot of things published for the centennial and related worlds fair events so they are curious what you have.
Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. A 1970 world book encyclopedia set with world book dictionaries. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Rare 1969 britannica encyclopedia complete set w 1970 and 1971 book of the year. We have a complete 1978 set of world book encyclopedias. What is the value of a complete set of 1965 world book. I have two questions about two encyclopedias that i have. The world book year book, 1970 hardcover january 1, 1970 by the editorial staff of world book editor see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. Sorry to break this to you, but effectively nothing. 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. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by na. Field enterprises educational corporation 1970 asin. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The kinds or realms of value are always said to include moral and aesthetic values, but other kinds are usually mentioned also. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun.
And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. 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. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. That year, the company had a sales force of 60,000 and vastly outsold encyclop. 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 world book encyclopedia by, 1970, field enterprises educational corp. Buy the world book encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corporation online at alibris.
I have one that has the world book b 2, 1979 and the other one that i have is the encyclopedia americana volume 14, hawaii to index of refraction. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. Get the best deals on encyclopedia sets when you shop the largest online selection at. I sold them to a mexican fellow at a yard sale who. Any type of books like this are considered outdated and not worth much at all.
It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. It has a map when you open it and then is 1952, but it also has other s 1957. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. Price new from used from hardcover, 1970 please retry. The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website. World book encyclopedia 2014 edition, spinescape binding 22 volumes. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. We are moving to a smaller residence and need to sell these. 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. The world book encyclopedia 1962 gi joe, world book encyclopedia, my memory, childhood. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much for them. What is the value of 1970 world book encyclopedia set. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias.
Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. The bad news is, if you can find a buyer for that year you might get about 25. Price new from used from unknown binding, 1970 please retry.
It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these. The world book encyclopedia volume h9 1970 edition unknown binding january 1, 1970 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. World book art department, merchandise mart, chicago, illinois, 1962. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set. Value, value theory a value theory indicates the characteristics common to values of all kinds, classifies them, and clarifies the meaning of valuepropositions. Its world book is the largest selling print encyclopedia in the world by numerical volume. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition.
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