What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. If you have no plans for a garage sale anytime in the near future, ask a friend or family member if they would put your encyclopedias out for sale at their yard sale. Please take a moment to leave a rating by clicking the stars. New listing the world book encyclopedia complete set 1969, including 1970and 1971 yearbook.
Antique and vintage dictionaries collectors weekly. Normally people are no longer taking donations of old encyclopedias and a lot of times people need to recycle them. Unless they are very vintage, or unusually attractive, there isnt much interest in them, even in pristine condition. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. As is the case with all rare books and other collectibles, the more scarce an edition is, the more likely it is to have a bigger spread between supply and demand, and thus the higher the monetary value. The world book encyclopedia 1966 by world book, inc. My 1966 world book encyclopedia set in perfect condition. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set. In some cases you can list them in your area and try to sell them this way. All books are fully illustrated with both color and black and white images.
Duane cowin and their sevenyear old daughter, dorane, first parent purchasers of the 1947 edition of the world book encyclopedia at their home in lansing, michigan world book photo by clair reid inset. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. Including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume encyclopaedia britannica volume 1, a to antarah excellent preowned condition. Even if the school or library cannot use the books, they can sell them at school or library fundraisers. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students.
The scott fetzer company, which owns ginsu knives and other consumer brands, bought world book. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on amazon. The wholesale price is the price a dealer pays for the book, which is generally to. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. Perhaps the most notable is a complete set of encyclopedia britannica 11th edition, published in 1910 and 1911. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. 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. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia. The bigger issue here is that you have a 50 year old encyclopedia set.
We are moving to a smaller residence and need to sell these. What is a set of 1987 world book encyclopedias worth. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Nov 07, 2014 old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons.
One of the earliest volumes of interest to western book collectors is cyclopedia, or an universal dictionary of the arts and sciences, which was. If you require further assistance, no worries, the question thread does not. The world book encyclopedia leather bound 1987 22 volume. This option depends on the age of the books and whether or not schools and libraries accept older sets of encyclopedias. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias.
The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website. See more ideas about old encyclopedias, encyclopedia books, book. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. 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. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much.
I have a complete set of 1990 world book encyclopedias with 17 year books 1. He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. 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. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. Encyclopedias have almost no use currently and i cant imagine recent editions of world book are being purchased much outside of like elementary school libraries. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad. Sell your old encyclopedias at your next garage sale.
At the moment, there are other sets that also seem to be attracting attention at online auctions, like the 22volume 20 world book encyclopedia world book has been in print from 1917 until the present with the spinescape binding of a parrot in flight, and the 24volume set man, myth and magic published in 1970, so if you come across an. How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth. Donate your old encyclopedias to a local school or library. A set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial motif binding. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and high school. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Book news wrote about a previous edition of this classic reference. Set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial. I found a complete encyclopedia britannica from the early 1900s 1905 maybe. 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. Publication date 1966 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher chicago. Probably because mom valued the encyclopedia britannica she fo. You can check online for old book collectors, on craigslist and other retail.
Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. She was talking about the 2018 world book encyclopedia set. Unfortunately encyclopedia sets have little resale value. Books hardbound hardcopy world book series plus readers digest 14 books total. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like. Get the best deals on world book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate.
I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online. Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language, easytounderstand diagrams, and colorful photographs to provide comprehensive and engaging research materials for young learners. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. So, that 1958 set of world books isnt going to pay off your car loan, but it. World book encyclopedia 1965 world book encyclopedia, old. The world year book annual supplement to the world book encyclopedia published by the world book inc 1988 readers digest condensed book world book encyclopaedia az in 2 booksvolumes science year book, the world book annual science supplement 1991 world book encyclopedia. Most public libraries accept donations of books from the public on the condition that they are free to do as they see best with them. Is a complete set of 1983 world book encyclopedias in very good condition w. The world year book annual supplement to the world book encyclopedia published by the world book inc 1988 readers digest condensed book world book encyclopaedia az in 2 booksvolumes science year book, the world book annual science supplement 1991 world book encyclopedia research guide index v 22. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. London is home to some of the most beautiful bookshops in the world. But when it comes to a vintage or antique dictionary, the older and more outofdate a publication is the better. World book encyclopedia britannica these were our internet i remember the little bank we had to help with the monthly payments.
James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33. May 05, 2018 the last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. Aug 10, 2019 world book encyclopedias and childcraft. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. What is the value of 1968 world book encyclopedia set. Or our arc of the lake thrifty threads and things resale shoppe 425 hwy 42 kaiser, mo 5733021700.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. I remember flipping through it as a kid, fascinated. Dec 16, 20 got or need old encyclopedias books recycle them into interesting items.
A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. The auction price is the open market price a book would generally sell for when neither the seller nor the buyer has to sell. The world book encyclopedia leather bound 1987 22 volume set. You can check online for old book collectors, on craigslist and other retail sites for possibilities. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. Dec 16, 20 got or need old encyclopediasbooks recycle them into interesting items. The world book encyclopedia leather bound 1987 22 volume set scott fetzer on. Jan 14, 2015 old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. The last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. World book encyclopedia 2014 edition, spinescape binding 22 volumes. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures.
Encyclopedias on bookshelf encyclopedia britannica in its own book case with top atlas slot i remember how exciting it was when we bought this set. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on. 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. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it.
And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Morris jones with unidentified employee, circa 1940. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. We have a complete 1978 set of world book encyclopedias. 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. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set hardcover january 1, 1985 by world book editor see all 11 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. 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. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. 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. They may keep the encyclopedias or sell them to someone and use the proceeds to buy needed books. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons.
There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. World book encyclopedia 1965 school memories, childhood memories, old encyclopedias, spice things up. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids. Weve found that old encyclopedias are hot items in the local church yard sales among our immigrant population, most of whom are latin american or southeast asian.