I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. A fine mint condition of these volumes can produce buyers and a prime value. What should i do with a complete 1984 encyclopedia set. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. However, it does not mean that collectors will not look for it. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book. 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. Each book gave a simplified and fictionalized biography of a historical. The world dictionary volumes 23 ak and 24 lz a continuation on the encyclopedia. Im just wondering how much these actually cost theres about 29 books.
This listing is for a complete 24 volume 1991 world book encyclopedia set with 2 vol dictionary and 1991 year book. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. The world book encyclopedia comes with all volumes, 122. This set arrives with maroon dark red colored covers with gold lettering accents and have gold lettering on the spines. The world book encyclopedia in twelve volumes with guide. How much is a set of 1987 world book encyclopedias worth. This page is about finding the value of encyclopedia. The world book organized knowledge in story and picture. World book includes bibliographical references and index an encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students.
Some good points, though im always a stickler when it comes to valuing a book by looking at existing copies for sale. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new what is the value of the world book of encyclopedia date 197. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set. The world book encyclopedia volume 3 c ch abebooks. Whats the value of a full set mint condition world book. Wonderful, readable articles much better than britanica or americana for use by high school kids as well as most educated adults. The world book encyclopedia complete set 1989 student. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Please take a moment to leave a rating by clicking the stars. Favorite add to world book encyclopedia yearbooks, choice of 1973,74,75,76,77,78, and 1979 world book year book.
World book encyclopedia 1982, 9780716600824, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I have a complete 1984 world book encyclopedia set which includes 22 books as well as additional year books. Suitable as collectors items, research tools or for everyday use. Finding the value of encyclopedia britannica encyclopedias. Full set 22 books world book 1992 encyclopedia set including research guide. These books are all like new inside, no marks, tears or missing pages. Finding the value of old reference books thriftyfun. What is the value of a 1964 world book encyclopedia with yearbook updates science year and childcraft series. Rare antique world book encyclopedia set 1928 complete.
The world book encyclopedia, 1989 1989, hardcover for. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to find information wherever it is in the set. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. Complete set world book encyclopedia dated 1988 volumes 1 thru 22 volume 22 is the research guide index also included are seven 7 year. The world book encyclopedia, 1995 december 1994 edition. Complete set world book encyclopedias ll auctions llc. World book encyclopedia 1988, 22 volume set plus 7 year books. For all practical purpose, the auction was all but over and the auctioneer discovered that. The world book encyclopedia, 1989 by book, incorporated 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.
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Antiquarian encyclopedia set harmsworth history of the world in 8 volumes. 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 photographs. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth. Ebay searches for encyclopedias of comparable age resulted in books from 99 cents to. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. Unless you know a special book store that handles reference books in prime condition, one phone call will save you lugging the books around. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. This collection includes a 1962 a through z 27 volume set, a set of yearbooks from 1963 to1969, a world atlas, and a pair of dictionaries. Strictly speaking old reference books including encyclopedias typically have little value. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia.
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I also have a complete set of time life books world war ii c 1977 and a time life series titled understanding computers c 1988 both sets in pristine condition. Volume 3, cch the world book encyclopedia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index. A collection of three book sets including the world book encyclopedia volume set, the world book dictionary volume set, and the year book volume set. The world book encyclopedia world book, inc an encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students. 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. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia from 1960. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias.
Value of 1948 era world book encyclopedia set thriftyfun. What is the value of 1968 world book encyclopedia set. 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. The world book encyclopedia complete 19 volume set 1957. Find 2006 world book encyclopedia set complete set 22. Lego mini figure character encyclopedia book contains lots of information on mini figure series the book is complete and in very good condition. Apr 11, 2009 how much is a world book encyclopedia set worth.
Jan 14, 2015 old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. Unfortunately encyclopedia sets have little resale value. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. Unfollow world book encyclopedia complete set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The world book encyclopedia complete set 1989 student edition volume 1 through 22. They come from a smoke free home payment due at auction end 193104274466. I have a complete set of world book encyclopedias with 2. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. I can post please ask for details but i cannot do it for free all costs money.
Single volumes the d from a set of britannicas, for example sell for proportionately less. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. Price new from used from hardcover, 1994 please retry. Great books of the western world 54 volume set by hutchins. Dear wbe 1974, the good news is the pictures in the books are worth more than the set. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. This is a guide about the value of 1924 world book encyclopedias. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition. Nov 25, 2010 i have a full set of the 1969 world book encyclopedias az and 3 additional year books of important happenings along with 3 dictionaries. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974.
And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. Sets of these often updated reference books are not as useful as they used to be, since the advent of the computer. Full complete set of 1962 world book encyclopedias. Sep 20, 2015 the world book encyclopedia vol 8 g by world book, inc, 1987, world book edition, in english. The bad news is, if you can find a buyer for that year you might get about 25. The world book encyclopedia is the only general az print research source still published today. A most loved set of world book encyclopedias which have given hours of entertainment and information to our family. Does anyone know please the approximate value of 1948 era the world book encyclopedia set in decent condition. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested.
The world book editorial staff presents information from the vast reservoir of knowledge in the most. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. It may be worth checking the internet for appraisers for antique or rare volumes. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website. If you were to sell this on your own, expect to garner 40% 60% of the high retail price. Maybe the ones from 1860 would be of antique value, but i doubt 1960 encyclopedias are of any value as books. Ive carted them around for over 10 years, and now were making room for baby. These shows that there is no demand for this book as of this time because of the decline in price. Great books of the western world 54 volume set by hutchins, robert maynard editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. The world book encyclopedia, 1995 by world book, inc, december 1994, world book edition, hardcover in english. The world book encyclopedia complete 19 volume set 1957 on.
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