1948 world book encyclopedia set

Jan 14, 2015 i have no desire to get rid of my world book set, even though its from 1960, or the americana set from 1988 that i bought used from the library i worked for. For the purposes of this list, an encyclopedia is defined as a compendium that contains information on either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge. I have a 1958 set of the world encyclopedia in good condition. He describes their sales pitch saying, they were selling not books but a lifestyle, a future, a promise of social mobility. World book encyclopedia, 2008 edition, spinescape binding. Set of 12 world scope 1948 antique vintage encyclopedias deluxe edition. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade.

Warcraft world of warcraft 5 book collection set the shattering, thrall twilight of the aspects, arthas rise of the lich king, stormrage, voljin by christie golden 20160503 by christie golden, richard a knaak, et al. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices. May 23, 2012 how much is an almost complete set of 1948 encyclopedia britannica worth. 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. A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth more, if you have actually heard of the book or. If your encyclopedias are in good shape they are worth a lot. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100.

My mom bought the world book encyclopedia in the mid 60s from a. What should i do with a complete 1984 encyclopedia set. Now he leaves his body in a coma so that he can explore the electronically generated universe inside a unique and costly microchip that he stole. World book awardwinning encyclopedias, childrens books. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. List of encyclopedias by branch of knowledge wikipedia. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. 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. Ford v8 car and trucks, by victor page ny 1948, no cover. Go to your nearest antique book dealer and see what they are worth. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. Encyclopedias are the most interesting books around because you can see how people thought 100 year ago and also how far we have come in technology. 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. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set.

The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on. 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. Look at encyclopedia books set of brands and models. The world book encyclopedia 1956 complete 19 vol set. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to find information wherever it is in the set. Lot of 14 encyclopedia brown series set of paperback chapter books for ages 812 lot of 14.

We had a 1948 set of britannica and the old grolier version same year. Book news wrote about a previous edition of this classic reference. Education is world book s commitment and its editorial team is world book s strength. When we were clearing my deceased grandmothers house for sale, we found a fourvolume set of books that i had loved as a child, called the world of the children by stuart miall 19031977. Jack lynch says in his book you could look it up that encyclopedia salespeople were so common that they became the butt of jokes. Bluefield daily telegraph archives, sep 15, 1948, p. Unfollow world book encyclopedia complete set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Great condition overall, see photos trusted seller, shipped immediately. This is a list of notable encyclopedias sorted by branch of knowledge. I dont want to toss it out if its of any value so please give us as much information as possible. Nineteen eightyfour is set in oceania, one of three intercontinental superstates that divided the world after a global war smiths memories and his reading of the proscribed book, the theory and practice of oligarchical collectivism by emmanuel goldstein, reveal that after the second world war, the united kingdom became involved in a war during the early 1950s in which nuclear weapons. Comptons pictured encyclopedia full set vol 115 1958 az.

The world book encyclopedia set 1953 volumes 119 free shipping benefits charity. 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. World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, classic binding 22 volumes. How much is an almost complete set of 1948 encyclopedia. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. Value of 1948 era world book encyclopedia set thriftyfun. If after reading and examining your free volume you decide you do not want the other volumes of the set, merely drop us a line saying so, and that is all.

For other sorting standards, see list of encyclopedias. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. What is the value of a complete set of 1961 the world book encyclopedia. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. The world book encyclopedia in twelve volumes with guide. Rare antique world book encyclopedia set 1928 complete. World book encyclopedia set 1968, the gabriel method book and cd, this is a complete set of the world book encyclopedia from the year they are red in color see. Make offer world book encyclopedia complete set hardcover red 1989 edition az 22 volumes. Moment encyclopedia books set of price comparison to scan for lower encyclopedia books set of costs.

The illustrated encyclopaedia of arabia by mary beardwood hardback, 2008. Ive carted them around for over 10 years, and now were making room for baby. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. The best known of these were world book and funk and wagnalls. The world book encyclopedia complete set 1959 20 volume set, includes 20 volumes plus the annual supplement on. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias.

Favorite add to world book encyclopedia yearbooks, choice of 1973,74,75,76,77,78, and 1979 world book year book. The world book encyclopedia set 1923 rare 9 volumes missing vol. How much are they worth before i give them away or through them out. Complete set of 1975 world book encyclopedias artifact. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. Each volume title question represents an imaginative idea or adventure kids might think about trying to do in the real world. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. The golden book encyclopedia set 19591960 3rd printing 116.

This is the same 1976 world book encyclopedia dictionary set we had. A set of the world book encyclopedia set from 1948. The book is set several years after count zero, using a similar structure of plot lines that slowly interconnect. World book encyclopedia 2018, 22 volume set 9780716601180. World of the children, 1948 tuesday 1 november 2011. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested.

This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Make offer books x 18 set the new junior world encyclopedia 1974 vintage books 18 books. The 1948 cleveland indians season was the 48th in franchise history. I do have the complete set just couldnt fit them all on the picture. The website of encyclopedia set, such as britannica and world book. The 1948 world series saw the cleveland indians against the boston braves. This is the same 1976 world book encyclopedia dictionary set we.

I have a ten volume set collection of groliers the book of art 1965. When the regular season resulted in a first place tie, the indians won a onegame playoff against the boston red sox to advance to the world series. The world book encyclopedia 1956 complete 19 vol set on. World book encyclopedia, 2007 edition, classic binding. Fashion illustration from 1948 world book encyclopedia. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. Asked in reference books how much is a 1960s britannica encyclopedia set. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids. What is a set of 1948 encyclopedia americana worth. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. Oct 12, 2017 even if born to american citizens by sharon rondeau oct. Id like to replace the 1951 britannica set we lost to water damage, along with the bookcase that came with it, but i would only take it off someones. My grandparents have a full set of a 1968 edition world book encyclopedia set including the world book atlas that goes along with it.

I have a set of world book encyclopedia copyright date. Off white and green with gold lettering with gold top edges of pages books measures about 7. Hutchinson encyclopedia singlevolume work first published in 1948. The world book encyclopedia is the only general az print research source still published today. Including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume.

Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. Apr 03, 2020 world book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. World book encyclopedia complete set hardcover red 1989 edition az 22 volumes. I have a complete 1984 world book encyclopedia set which includes 22 books as well as additional year books. Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language, easytounderstand diagrams, and colorful photographs to provide comprehensive and engaging research materials for young learners. The world book encyclopedia complete set 1959 20 volume. New listingthe world book encyclopedia set full 1948 excellent quality vintage decor. Does anyone know please the approximate value of 1948 era the world book encyclopedia set in decent condition. In recent years, some ufo researchers have suggested that the star was actually a spaceship from another world, thus raising the controversial question of whether the holy bible, the most revered book in the western world, contains references to ufos and alien visitors. What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today. World book encyclopedia 2017, 22 volume set 9780716601173. World book encyclopedia complete set, vintage, rare quality set. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new hi, i have the complete set of world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, excellent condition.

They all have the original book jackets and are in great. 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. The braves had won the national league pennant for the first time since the miracle braves team of 1914, while the indians had spoiled a chance for the only allboston world series by winning a onegame playoff against the boston red sox for the american league flag. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.

Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition. Cleveland won the championship by defeating the boston braves 4 games to 2 for their first world series win in 28 years. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. When mona lisa overdrive opens, bobby newmark has grown up into an accomplished cowboy.

For all practical purpose, the auction was all but over and the auctioneer discovered that. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. What is a set of 1948 encyclopedia americana worth answers. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. The book of healing 30volume persianlanguage encyclopedia published by. The set has a hard blue binding with silvertoned details and includes numbers 119 plus the annual supplement.