Buy the world book year book, 1993 by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. 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. My 1966 world book encyclopedia set in perfect condition. 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. Nov 28, 2017 explore kristianlouises board what to do with my old encyclopedias. The magic of encyclopedia britannicas 11th edition. Granted this one is not in excellent conditon but the asking price is a good indication of the worth of these books. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. Old encyclopedias, from any publisher, tend to be just that, old. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Fascinated by the idea of owning a cross section of the trunk of the tree of knowledge just prior to the first world war, when the publication was at a crossroads with its transition from being british to becoming american, i bought the. 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. A books value is the market value not the listing price, but the sales price. How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad.
Like any item, a book is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. I wish id saved my parents old encyclopedia set for some book art. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The world book encyclopedia complete 19 volume set 1957.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. World book encyclopedia was created in obsolete encyclopedias arent worth anything. There is no one single editor for the world book encyclopedia. How much is a complete collection of world scope encyclopedia worth. You can go on ebay and give your email and they will contact you if they get a set in.
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. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. These types of source have amazing pictures that can make for fabulous arthistoryscience projects. He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. Youve stumbled upon a rare book bonanza worth tens of thousands of dollars and thats why they call it a fantasy. Print anything on old dictionaryencyclopedia pages cut to appropriate printer page size. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. Helicopter technology has certainly advanced in the intervening. If you cant find past sales, check for the average listing prices on a book comparison site discussed in the next section. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books.
But what if you really do find a collection of old, possibly valuable books. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. What is a 1955 set world book encyclopedias worth answers. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book.
The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. The world book editorial staff presents information from the vast reservoir of knowledge in the most. I have a book called historical register containing an impartial relation of all transactions, foreing and domestic with a chronological diary and this is the original volume 3 for the year 1718 and is printed by h. Obsolete encyclopedias arent worth anything asked in reference books what should you do with old world book encyclopedias. Certain genres are valued by collectors, such as cookbooks. Including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was.
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. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Well show you how to get a feel for what value has been attached to the title by booksellers and collectors. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. These include most bibles, encyclopedias, textbooks printed after 1850, collected editions and reprints. See more ideas about old encyclopedias, book crafts and crafts. Kdl subscribes to world book encyclopedias online version, so patrons. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. They are a completed set with dictoionary, blue in color. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Certain books, even very old ones, are not particularly rare. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. Someone looking to purchase a world book encyclopedia can. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much.
Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. You can stop in to almost any thrift shop or used bookstore and find sets of. How to find out how much your old books are worth sapling. Dorothy straight didnt publish a world book encyclopedia, but she did publish the book. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. Collectors always look for books that are over 100 years old. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. A 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index. I have found old encyclopedias and magazines specifically national geographic magazine very useful in homeschooling my daughters. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. When you obtain a new set of encyclopedias, or simply want to clear space in your home and use the internet for research, you might find yourself wondering what to do with an entire.
The encyclopedia is designed to cover major areas of knowledge uniformly, but it shows particular strength in scientific, technical, and medical subjects. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. The information is out of date and there is really no market for them. The world book encyclopedia 1964 edition is not the most uptodate source of information about topics that begin with that letter. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. The world book year book, 1993 by world book encyclopedia. They are in fair to middling shape and would like to know if they are worth anything.
I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. Our whats it worth feature will help you appraise it online. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. See more ideas about book crafts, old encyclopedias and book page crafts. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation.
A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. As the last sets of the encyclopedia britannica prepare to sink into obscurity, theres one edition that will always remain a collectors item. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book encyclopedias. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. The bigger issue here is that you have a 50 year old encyclopedia set. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books.
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