Average value of world book encyclopedia 1956 edition in good condition, c. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. As of 2018, the only official sales outlet for the world book encyclopedia is the companys website.
World book encyclopedia 50th anniversary edition, volume 1 though 20 hardcover january 1, 1966. Looking for value on the following collection in very good condition. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition. Plus set of child craft series 1 15 and year book editions from 1967 1986. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. Cave spring 1963, oil on masonite painting by thomas hart benton world book. Publication date 1966 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher. This is a collection of world book encyclopedia science yearbooks. What is the value of a 1966 50th aniversary full set of world. 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.
That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. World book encyclopedia collection 1965 artifact collectors. 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. They are leather bound cream colored with s shield on the cover.
Encyclopedia of history complete 16 volume set 196768 first printing. That the supreme judicial court of massachusetts erred when it decided that a book called memoirs of a woman of pleasure more popularly known as fanny hill was obscene and not. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The world book encyclopedia 1966 by world book, inc. This set includes 17 volumes from 1974 through 1988. Encyclopedias have almost no use currently and i cant imagine recent editions of world book are being purchased much outside of like elementary school libraries. Each of the 12 text volumes is devoted to a broad subject field. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare minimum value of coin. The value for a world cup 1966 stamp missing a ball depends on its condition. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. What is the value of a 1966 50th aniversary full set of.
World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. Full complete set of 1962 world book encyclopedias. What is a complete set of 1966 encyclopedias worth answers. Book value is the value at which the assets of a business are carried on the companys books. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by na. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. Field enterprises educational corporation world book, 1966. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Vintage 1963 the world book encyclopedia dictionary 2 volumes. If you are looking for nostalgic music, news and nostalgia tv shows, then you have to browse our nostalgia news and memorabilia section a must read for baby boomers who. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. The book value of a fixed asset is arrived at by subtracting accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset.
I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The magnificent world book encyclopedia what a wonderful time for decisions. Encyclopedie, the book that changed the course of history.
An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. Hard cover vg no dust jacket if issued creram and dark green cover book is clean and tight with light wear illustrated 316 pages. Students at garrison elementary school, wichita, kansas, with the 50th anniversary edition of the world book encyclopedia, 1966 the wichita eagle inset. 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.
What is the value of a complete set of 1965 world book. The value for this stamp in mint condition is between 8. Encyclopedia britannica sets products for sale ebay. What is value of complete set of world book encyclopedias. Encyclopedia 1965 complete set dictionary 1965 complete 2 volume set world atlas 1965 encyclopedia year books 1966 through 1966 science year 1966 1973 thanks. The 1966 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1966 season. What is value of complete set of world book encyclopedias a z, 1966 edition in good condition.
New listing encyclopedia britannica full set 1951 1952. Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business, which is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets. The orioles swept the series in four games to capture their first championship. Heavy blue buckram cloth stamped with dark blue and dark red on spine then stamped in gilt with title, volume number and subtitle.
If you are looking for nostalgic music, news and nostalgia tv shows, then you have to browse our nostalgia news and memorabilia section. Cowin, assistant attorney general of massachusetts source for information on memoirs v. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. The bigger issue here is that you have a 50 year old encyclopedia set.
What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like. My 1966 world book encyclopedia set in perfect condition. You can check online for old book collectors, on craigslist and other retail. The books are illustrated both inside and on the covers. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. The world book encyclopedia was my internet surfing in elementary and high school.
Publication date 1966 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher chicago. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. A book named john clelands memoirs of a woman of pleasure, et al. Every few weeks some new volumes would be for sale and eventually i ended up. New listing the golden book encyclopedia lot volumes 116 golden press set complete 196061. The world book encyclopedia volume 11 j k abebooks. The world book encyclopedia 50th anniversary edition. What is the value of a complete set of 1965 encyclopedia britannica. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. Get the best deals on encyclopedia sets when you shop the largest online selection at. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business.
The world book encyclopedia 1973 complete set lot 22 homeschool hc books. The world book encyclopedia 50th anniversary edition, 1966. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. I have a complete 1974 edition of world book encyclopedia i excellent condi. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. Dec, 2019 i have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars.