He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. Over the following centuries, britannica became one of the most well known and trusted encyclopedia publishers in the western. 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. Buy the world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. The world book encyclopedia is the first choice for students, librarians, and teachers. In some cases you can list them in your area and try to sell them this way. How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad. If you require further assistance, no worries, the question thread does not close even after leaving a rating. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996.
Sep 15, 2011 the world book encyclopedia is the first choice for students, librarians, and teachers. You can check online for old book collectors, on craigslist and other retail sites for possibilities. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. A set of the world book encyclopedia set from 1948. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy for you to find information wherever it is in the set. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. A most loved set of world book encyclopedias which have given hours of entertainment and information to our family. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Apr 04, 2019 outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves.
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. 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. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. 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. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. The set has a hard blue binding with silvertoned details and includes numbers 119 plus the annual supplement. Dec, 2019 many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Or our arc of the lake thrifty threads and things resale shoppe 425 hwy 42 kaiser, mo 5733021700. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition.
Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. Vintage leather encyclopedia set swedish calf decorative spines maps 1947 lot. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book encyclopedias. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. See more ideas about old encyclopedias, encyclopedia books and book crafts. Nov, 2016 unfortunately for those hoping to make a little money selling their old sets, most are considered worthless, and many libraries and community book sales are refusing to accept them. When i was a kid, my parents had an old world book encyclopedia set. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year.
How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. The full set is in excellent condition plus there is a set of year and science books1991 plus 5x world book encyclopedia of science books again in great condition. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. How two artists turn old encyclopedias into beautiful. World book 2019 world book encyclopedia order today. Normally people are no longer taking donations of old encyclopedias and a lot of times people need to recycle them. Fair market value of the book is an agreed upon price when neither the buyer nor the seller is under any pressure to sell or to buy. Full complete set of 1962 world book encyclopedias. Jan 14, 2015 old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value.
Encyclopedia britannica 11th edition 19101911 complete set 29 vol vintage encyclopedia britannica 11th edition 19101911 complete set. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. You can check online for old book collectors, on craigslist and other retail. You may try a rare book dealer to see if they have any collector value, but i would highly doubt you could get more than a few dollars per volume. They have basically been replaced by online encyclopedias such as wikipedia. Is a complete set of 1983 world book encyclopedias in very good condition w. I like the weirdness there is in old, and no longer accurate data that is why i have a german atlas from the 30s and a few old dictionaries. Kdl subscribes to world book encyclopedias online version, so patrons can go to the web site and access it from home or at any branch. Even if the school or library cannot use the books, they can sell them at school or library fundraisers. The scott fetzer company, which owns ginsu knives and other consumer brands, bought world book in 1978. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. See more ideas about book crafts, old encyclopedias and book page crafts. An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and high school. Bring them to a local used book dealer and see what they tell you.
Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. This option depends on the age of the books and whether or not schools and libraries accept older sets of encyclopedias. So, that 1958 set of world books isnt going to pay off your car loan, but it. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. The new standard encyclopedia book set with world maps inside. Generally, the older the software the more it is worth. How to sell used britannica encyclopedias pen and the pad.
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. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Yay i work at half price books, and ive been trying to find out what to do with all the books we cant resell or donate. With articles covering every topic from basketball to bacteria, this. What is the value of 1976 world book encyclopedia set in great. I see them sometimes at library book sales, and spend a minute opening up a random volume, thinking about the night i wrote a fifthgrade paper on the aztecs that relied overmuch on our old world. They are a completed set with dictoionary, blue in color. I have a complete set of 1990 world book encyclopedias with 17 year books 1. Nov 28, 2017 explore kristianlouises board what to do with my old encyclopedias. The spinescape design for the 2012 editionswifter, higher, strongersalutes the athletic activities. The first edition of the world book encyclopedia was published as simply the world book in 1917, by the hansonroachfowler company. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be. Since grolier abandoned cdroms in favor of grolier online, some cdrom editions have become collectors items. Very pleased with the price, product and the shipping time.
Nov 07, 2014 old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. Created in the 18th century during the intellectual movement known as the scottish enlightenment, encyclopaedia britannica was first published one volume at a time over a threeyear period. Dec 16, 20 got or need old encyclopediasbooks recycle them into interesting items. There are, however, a very few encyclopedias that are considered noteworthy enough that they can sell for several hundred dollars. The tax value, or estate value, is the average prices similar books sold for at auction. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. Encyclopedias are no longer published in book form anywhere in the world. World book encyclopedia 1989 leatherette, 8 yearbooks, research guide sa925. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Dec 16, 20 got or need old encyclopedias books recycle them into interesting items. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. The only official sales outlet is the companys website. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons.
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. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. Perhaps the most notable is a complete set of encyclopedia britannica 11th edition, published in 1910 and 1911. 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. New listing colliers 1991 complete encyclopedia set 24 volumes great. I see these old encyclopedias piled up at the entrance to some of the libraries are frequent and it seems people feels throwing them away is not right. Please take a moment to leave a rating by clicking the stars. As a rule, wrote oshea, the founding editor, in the preface of that first edition, encyclopedias are apt to be quite formal and technical.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. New listing antique 1905 standard american encyclopedia set. The retail price, or retail value, is the value of the book when sold at an antique store or antiquarian book dealer. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Grolier encyclopedias are also available in multiple electronic forms. Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language, easytounderstand diagrams, and colorful photographs to provide comprehensive and engaging research materials for young learners. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. Old books can be found in most attics and basements.
I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. New listing 1960 vintage old world book encyclopedia set red decorative display. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on amazon. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. This years berkshire annual meeting is the first time in years that the print product has been hauled out for.
What is the value of a 1911 edition of the encyclopedia britannica. 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. What should you do with old world book encyclopedias. Jan 17, 2018 what is a set of world book encyclopedia worth. In the past, the largest publisher of czech language encyclopedias was jan otto, at the beginning of the 20th century. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation.
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. Volumes i and ii of an encyclopedia of freemasonry, albert g. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. And then this beautiful set of large print encyclopedias came in and what can i say, i fell in love with them.
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