Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. Vintage 1954 world book encyclopedia complete set 19 volumes. Vintage collier s encyclopedia yearbooks set 19601970 rare free shipping. You can still buy the world book encyclopedia, thanks to warren buffett. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on. Get the best deals on world book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at. Mar 15, 2012 the encyclopedia, the company says, now lives beyond the bookits volumes of knowledge are now dished up in a variety of online services, dvds, and mobile apps. Get the best deals on encyclopedia sets when you shop the largest online selection at.
The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. We are moving to a smaller residence and need to sell these. The world book encyclopedia by world book inc and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris.
Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. The world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia. The series title was childcraft the how and why library. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding.
Wonderful, readable articles much better than britanica or americana for use by high school kids as well as most educated adults. Bill gates 11955 cofounder and chairman, microsoft corporation born. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. Nov 16, 2015 i bought my kids a new world book encyclopedia back in 1973. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. Dec, 2019 i have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. We have a complete 1978 set of world book encyclopedias. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth.
Older sets are many times even difficult to give away because they are difficult for even thrift stores to sell. Buy the world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. The world book encyclopedia 1990 complete 22 volume set. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. Dear wbe 1974, the good news is the pictures in the books are worth more than the set. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like. The world book encyclopedia 1990 complete 22 volume set world book on. The world book encyclopedia, 1989 by book, incorporated world. The world book encyclopedia leather bound 1987 22 volume set.
The world book encyclopedia leather bound 1987 22 volume set scott fetzer on. 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. 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. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. Make offer 200th year anniversary britannica encyclopedia complete set 23 books. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. Vintage 1954 world book encyclopedia complete set 19. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Other grolier products included the 50volume set of the world s greatest classics, the 20volume encyclopedia international, the 20volume american peoples encyclopedia, the 10volume grolier universal encyclopedia, the 10volume book of art, the book of popular science, the encyclopedia canadiana, and several other encyclopedias. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100.
No writing, missing or torn pages, discoloration or other issues. A set with one book missing is even less valuable but. 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. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. The encyclopedia britannica was expensive, useless, and. Our encyclopedia includes general information and valuable statistics about the us coin mints, famous designers and engravers, and some basics regarding coin grading. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. The bad news is, if you can find a buyer for that year you might get about 25.
Mar 19, 2012 world book and childcraft products of yesteryear. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Get the best deals on world book encyclopedia when you shop the. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia leather bound 1987 22 volume. This is one of the ways libraries raise funds to hire employees, buy the latest books or fund special programs. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. 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. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. For specific coin values, prices, details and images for all us coin types yearmintmajor variety, click the links on the left side menu to view the coin charts. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. The world book encyclopedia hardcover january 1, 1986 by world book author 3.
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