Complete world book encyclopedia set, 1980 edition decor staging bookcase. Encyclopedia, world book, science, year book set st. Best books of 1976 102 books meet your next favorite book. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. World encyclopedia of comics 1976, world encyclopedia of cartoons 1980 vol 2. A set of 22 volumes of 1979 edition of the world book encyclopedia. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The series title was childcraft the how and why library childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. 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. Encyclopaedia britannica has declared that its latest print edition will be its last. All books are fully illustrated with both color and black and white images.
This is a rare world book encyclopedia 1976 edition with beautiful stars and stripes bicentennial binding print and gold top. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Even if the library does not need the encyclopedia set, it often will take donations and use those donations by selling them to raise money for the library. Most used book stores wont even accept such common reference books. Save world book encyclopedia dvd to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia 22 volume 1976 set plus 1975 yearbook, 1976 yearbook, science year 1975, science year 1976. Jim romenesko rounds up coverage from the times, the chicago tribune, and elsewhere.
This is the world book encyclopedia dictionary by thorndike barnhart. These books are preowned, and have a few marks from use, and a couple of the covers have some scrapes as shown in the photos, but overall, they are in very goodvery solid shape, the bindings are all very good, and these books have had very little use. Im just wondering how much these actually cost theres about 29 books. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. We recommend used editions published before 1976 when it was extensively revised. You can still buy the world book encyclopedia, thanks to warren buffett. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition. What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today do you know where to sell a set of world book encyclopedias from 19701980 what is the value of a 1971 set of the world book encyclopedias excellent c. 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.
What is the value of 1976 world book encyclopedia set in. Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices of. Rare antique world book encyclopedia set 1928 complete. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves.
This large two volume unabridged dictionary has relatively easy to understand definitions because it was written for children. 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. Both front and back boards have a gilt frame of two rectangles whose lines run parallel to another. It is essentially valueless, as much of the information is out of date. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia date 1976. Please check your books value online at one of the following websites.
A set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial motif binding. Wonderful, readable articles much better than britanica or americana for use by high school kids as well as most educated adults. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. Book value is the value at which the assets of a business are carried on the companys books. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. That 39yearold encyclopedia was still useful, but didnt include anaything thats happened since about 1972. Set of 1976 the world book encyclopedia with bicentennial. Average value of world book encyclopedia 1956 edition in good condition, c. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by n. I bought my kids a new world book encyclopedia back in 1973. Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business.
A set with one book missing is even less valuable but. This is a complete set of 22 volumes that was published in 1976. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. The world book encyclopedia set 1976 volume 122 with dictionary az. The world book encyclopedia dictionary hardcover, two. Buy world book encyclopedia 1973 online at alibris. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. This is one of the ways libraries raise funds to hire employees, buy the latest books or fund special programs.
Colliers encyclopedia was first published by crowell, collier and macmillan in 1950. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. World book encyclopedia 1976 22 volumes complete set. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. 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. If you are the one who posted this link the price offered is just right. Catharines 15032020 this is a complete set 1 thru 20 of the international encyclopedia, world books a thru z, science books 1972, 1973 1974, and year books 1971, 1972, 1973 all in great condition. I grew up with the world book encyclopedia, not britannica. I have the complete set of the ocean world of jacques cousteau published by dansbury press in 1973. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. We have a complete 1978 set of world book encyclopedias.
With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun. Vintage world book encyclopedia 24 volume az set edition. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. I have a full set of the 1969 world book encyclopedias az and 3 additional year books of important happenings along with 3 dictionaries. Vintage world book 14 volume set 19661979 encyclopedia.
Older sets are many times even difficult to give away because they are difficult for even thrift stores to sell. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. 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 set 1976 volume 122 with. The publishers described it as a scholarly, systematic, continuously revised summary of the knowledge that is most significant to mankind. This was a very limited edition in 1976 to celebrate the 200th year from the signing. World book encyclopedia set 1976 bicentennial edition. Considered the grandaddy of all encyclopedias, the 11th edition is historic not. We are moving to a smaller residence and need to sell these.
Most of the information found on these can be easily found on the internet as well. In my opinion it even has decor value beyond its information of preserved history. If you are looking to get rid of a few, there is some. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. World book encyclopedia 1 replacement volume bicentennial. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. The world book encyclopedia 22 volume 1976 set plus. The world book encyclopedia 22 volume 1976 set plus 1975 yearbook, 1976 yearbook, science year 1975, science year 1976 available from these sellers. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate.
I have ten volumes of the the world book encyclopedia published in 1919. A floral gilt motiff fills the space between the lines. Perhaps the most notable is a complete set of encyclopedia britannica 11th edition, published in 1910 and 1911. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was.
Free shippin 6 the world book year book encyclopedia set of 4 books 1969,73,74,76. 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. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Up for auction is one set of world book encyclopedia. For sale raleigh durham, nc 2 world book encyclopedia set. What is the value of a 1956 world book encyclopedia answers. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. The world book encyclopedia in twelve volumes with guide. Originally it was 20 volumes and considered to be one of the top three major english language encyclopedias. I have a set of 1976 world book encyclopedias i would like. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The book value of a fixed asset is arrived at by subtracting accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset. World book encyclopedia set bicentennial edition 1976.
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