The encyclopedia is leather bound and comes with 7 science books which were an extra addition to the world book set. The world book encyclopedia, volume 16, t and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The world book encyclopedia is the first choice for students, librarians, and teachers. Morris jones, photo editor frank fenner, and managing editor dave whitney, circa 1958 world book photo by rie gaddis wehrmann.
Reading and study guide includes bibliographies and index notes. 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. My grandmother used to sell the world book and i have a set of hers from 1958. As of 2018, the only official sales outlet for the world book encyclopedia is the companys website. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford.
My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. Many peoples relate that floods accompany the end of a world. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. Different yearseditions of encyclopedias are valued for different reasons so occasionally a set will be of value. The world book encyclopedia set 1958 for sale in federal.
The atlas is a large a3 size with excellent maps and detail of the world and cities. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it. World book encyclopedia complete set hardcover red 1989 edition az 22 volumes. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it.
Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. Win expectancy, run expectancy, and leverage index calculations provided by tom tango of, and coauthor of the book. What is the value of a complete set of 1957 world book encyc. The world book encyclopedia 1956 complete 19 vol set hardcover 1956 5.
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. Subsequent editions were published in 1911 20 volumes and 191820. The world book encyclopedia complete 19 volume set 1957 on. I grew up with the world book encyclopedia, not britannica. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. New editions of the world book encyclopedia have been published since 1917, and continue even today in 20. Make offer the world book encyclopedia set 1953 volumes 1.
Volumes of the braille edition of the world book encyclopedia museum of the american printing house for the blinddressed in value. The encyclopedia is designed to cover major areas of knowledge uniformly, but it shows particular strength in scientific, technical, and medical subjects. World book encyclopediapublished since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work. All are very large tombs chock full of information and photos. Encyclopedia americana, general encyclopaedia that was the first major multivolume encyclopaedia to be published in the united states 182933. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun.
Are they valuable or should i try to take them to goodwill. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. All books are included and there is absolutely no damagesigns of use on the pages. Make offer world book encyclopedia complete set hardcover red 1989 edition az 22 volumes. What is the value of a 1956 world book encyclopedia answers. Cannot be president added on thursday, october 12, 2017. The encyclopedia britannica was expensive, useless, and. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english volume 5. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. Comptons pictured encyclopedia full set vol 115 1958 az. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Apr 03, 2020 world book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms.
Jun 24, 20 value of 1959 world book encyclopedia set. The 1958 set was not a stand out set but there have been several sets sold on ebay this year which is a little unusual. According to one egyptian text, the world will disappear in the nun, the divine water where the first god was formed the book of going forth by day 175. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. The world book encyclopedia set 1953 volumes 119 free shipping benefits charity. How much is a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedias with year books. I have a nice set of 1958 world book encyclopedias with the updates for years to follow. 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. 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.
You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. Compiled and edited by francis lieber, americana was first published in volumes. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps. Oct 12, 2017 even if born to american citizens by sharon rondeau oct. 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. Photographer theo bandi prepares to take a color photo of american gothic by grant wood at the art institute of chicago, chicago, illinois. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Top 174 books published in 1958 that people have added on goodreads. World book encyclopedia collection 1965 artifact collectors. However, it does not mean that collectors will not look for it. These shows that there is no demand for this book as of this time because of the decline in price. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. The encyclopedia, the company says, now lives beyond the book its volumes of knowledge are now dished up in a variety of online services, dvds, and mobile apps. Looking for value on the following collection in very good condition.
I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Encyclopedia 1965 complete set dictionary 1965 complete 2 volume set world atlas 1965 encyclopedia year books 1966 through 1966 science year 1966 1973 thanks. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. World book awardwinning encyclopedias, childrens books.
The world book encyclopedia 1956 complete 19 vol set. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. The encyclopedia americana 1958 edition open library. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. Publication date 1966 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher chicago. See descriptionchinese edition by ming jie jin yao guang xiao deng zuan xiu and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Ask us 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. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. The encyclopedia deliberately uses nontechnical language and abundant graphics to make it especially accessible to students and general readers without sacrificing depth and accuracy. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell.
Jan 14, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Looking for value of 1958 leather bound britanica set in very good cond. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. A physiographically diverse country, venezuela incorporates the northern andean mountain chains and interior highlands, the main portions of the orinoco river basin with its expansive llanos plains, lake maracaibo, which is the largest lake in south america, and the spectacular angel falls, the worlds highest waterfall. Unfollow world book encyclopedia complete set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. These flights proved the inland areas to be featurelles in character, with a dome.
A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. The world book encyclopedia 1966 by world book, inc. Total zone rating and initial framework for wins above replacement calculations provided by sean smith. My son nearly 10 yo loves my old world book encyclopedia from 1978. This is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. The editors of the first edition emphasized the use of everyday, simple language in the eightvolume set. The world book encyclopedia 1957 vol 118 by field enterprises, 1957. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The 1958 world series was a rematch of the 1957 world series, with the new york yankees beating the defending champion milwaukee braves in seven games for their 18th title, and their seventh in 10 years. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation.
Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. The last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. Encyclopedia americana american reference work britannica.
Book news wrote about a previous edition of this classic reference. 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. For the aztec and the maya, the universe goes through several eras, separated from each other by the invasion of waves. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. World book art department, merchandise mart, chicago, illinois, 1962. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on. The world book encyclopedia complete 19 volume set 1957. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. New listingthe world book encyclopedia 20 volume set vintage 1958 complete. If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start the. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money.
Jul 9, 2017 1958 complete set of 18 world book encyclopedias a thru z plus study guide and 1959 and 1960 annuals reference books by. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. Best books of 1958 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. What is value of 1958 world book encyclopedia set answers. With that victory, the yankees became only the second team in major league baseball history to come back from a 31 deficit to win a bestofseven world series. For all practical purpose, the auction was all but over and the auctioneer discovered that they had not been sold.
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