I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Brown and black with gold lettering with gold top edges of pages books measures about 7 12 inches by 10 inches tall. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. This is a collection of world book encyclopedia science yearbooks. That said, your set is worth whatever a bookseller will pay you for it anywhere from a quarter or a third of what the eventual retail price might be. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. May 10, 2017 1970 world book encyclopedia set, 20 volumes az, reference books by mauryscollectibles on etsy. They come from a smoke free home payment due at auction end 193104274466.
For sale new york city, ny 1970 world book encyclopedia 20 complete volumes plus yearbooks 1971 to 1983 good condition location. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. Shop for harry% 20potter on etsy, the place to express your creativity through the buying and selling. The world book encyclopedia volume h9 1970 edition. Dec, 2019 this page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. Unfollow world book encyclopedia 1970 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sell your old encyclopedias at your next garage sale. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Dear wbe 1974, the good news is the pictures in the books are worth more than the set. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Lot of 11 the world book encyclopedia yearbooks 19701980 ebay. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books.
Yearbooks 1970 for sale historical memorabilia collectibles. 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. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. Makes a great gift as a reminder of events for a persons birth year. The americana annual 1970 an encyclopedia of the events of 1969. For example, the 1968 year book chronicles 1967 and so on. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. Encyclopedia 1965 complete set dictionary 1965 complete 2 volume set world atlas 1965 encyclopedia year books 1966 through 1966 science year 1966 1973 thanks. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia.
The bad news is, if you can find a buyer for that year you might get about 25. These books are all like new inside, no marks, tears or missing pages. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. World book encyclopedia set first edition 1917 1918 rare 8 volume complete. 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. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Encyclopedia 1970 for sale collectible entertainment store.
World book encyclopedia for sale patio furniture superstore. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. Morris jones with unidentified employee, circa 1940. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. Education is world book s commitment and its editorial team is world book s strength. It is a student designed publication, created in mr. How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. Whats the value of a full set mint condition world book. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members.
The american peoples encyclopedia yearbook events and personalities of 1953 by staff of american peoples encyclopedia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad. Looking for value on the following collection in very good condition. This set includes 17 volumes from 1974 through 1988. Apr 05, 2014 the world book encyclopedia by, 1970, field enterprises educational corp. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. Duane cowin and their sevenyearold 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. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Jambalaya, the tulane university yearbook, was first published in 1896.
If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. Jul 20, 2006 the 1997 world book encyclopedia 22 volumes plus yearbooks 1998 through 2000, the 1999 health and medical volume, and the 1999 science year volume total of 27 volumes. The world book encyclopedia volume h9 1970 edition on. The lakes yearbook staff is converting our old yearbooks to pdf versions that you can view on line. The books are illustrated both inside and on the covers. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. World book encyclopedia collection 1965 artifact collectors. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars.
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