Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. 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. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or.
There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. Encyclopedia 1970 for sale collectible entertainment store. Jambalaya, the tulane university yearbook, was first published in 1896. For example, the 1968 year book chronicles 1967 and so on. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Shop for harry% 20potter on etsy, the place to express your creativity through the buying and selling. Lot of 7 the world book year books encyclopedia set 1970 s 74 thru 80 events. Sell your old encyclopedias at your next garage sale. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms.
Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. The americana annual 1970 an encyclopedia of the events of 1969. May 10, 2017 1970 world book encyclopedia set, 20 volumes az, reference books by mauryscollectibles on etsy. Apr 05, 2014 the world book encyclopedia by, 1970, field enterprises educational corp. Looking for value on the following collection in very good condition. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. The world book encyclopedia volume h9 1970 edition on. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states.
Whats the value of a full set mint condition world book. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Dear wbe 1974, the good news is the pictures in the books are worth more than the set. Encyclopedia 1965 complete set dictionary 1965 complete 2 volume set world atlas 1965 encyclopedia year books 1966 through 1966 science year 1966 1973 thanks. Makes a great gift as a reminder of events for a persons birth year. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. The bad news is, if you can find a buyer for that year you might get about 25.
The lakes yearbook staff is converting our old yearbooks to pdf versions that you can view on line. 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. 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. Unfollow world book encyclopedia 1970 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Yearbooks 1970 for sale historical memorabilia collectibles. It is a student designed publication, created in mr. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions.
Brown and black with gold lettering with gold top edges of pages books measures about 7 12 inches by 10 inches tall. The world book encyclopedia volume h9 1970 edition. 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. These books are all like new inside, no marks, tears or missing pages.
World book encyclopedia set first edition 1917 1918 rare 8 volume complete. How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth. Dec, 2019 this page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. This is a collection of world book encyclopedia science yearbooks. Morris jones with unidentified employee, circa 1940. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. World book encyclopedia for sale patio furniture superstore. 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. How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad. 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. 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. For sale new york city, ny 1970 world book encyclopedia 20 complete volumes plus yearbooks 1971 to 1983 good condition location.
This set includes 17 volumes from 1974 through 1988. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices of. They come from a smoke free home payment due at auction end 193104274466. The books are illustrated both inside and on the covers. Education is world book s commitment and its editorial team is world book s strength. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. World book encyclopedia collection 1965 artifact collectors. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. Lot of 11 the world book encyclopedia yearbooks 19701980 ebay. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974.
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