This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. 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. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book encyclopedias. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974 edition. 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 that has significant damage is likely not worth much. 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. They are not actual photos of the physical item for sale and should not be relied upon as a basis for edition or condition. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia alibris.
As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. Born april 20, 1889 braunau, austria died april 30, 1945 berlin, germany dictator of nazi germany from 1934 to 1945. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Finding the value of encyclopedia britannica encyclopedias. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. The world book encyclopedia, set 1991, 1991 hardcover.
Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or making sure of a fact for a homework. Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business, which is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Publication date 1990 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries. Buy the world book year book, 1991 by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. The world book encyclopedia volume 2 b and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. The world book encyclopedia, 1991 1991, hardcover for. What is the value of a complete set of world book encyclopedias from 1920. The world year book annual supplement to the world book encyclopedia published by the world book inc 1988 readers digest condensed book world book encyclopaedia az in 2 booksvolumes science year book, the world book annual science supplement 1991 world book encyclopedia research guide index v 22. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun.
The world book encyclopedia, 1989 by book, incorporated world. The world book encyclopedia 1957 vol 118 by field enterprises. As of 2018, the only official sales outlet for the world book encyclopedia is the companys website. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryusedbook markings inside. The photos displayed within our listings are stock photos provided by ebay and the publisher as a visual aid.
What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. The world book encyclopedia world book, inc an encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students. 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. Book news wrote about a previous edition of this classic reference. 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.
Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. Is buying a good copy of the world book encyclopedia 1991. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone.
The last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. The world book encyclopedia 25 vols inc 1980 yearbook as new. The world book editorial staff presents information from the vast reservoir of knowledge in the most. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Childcraft is a multivolume illustrated anthology for children, which originated in the late 1930s. This is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, classic binding 22 volumes. The world book encyclopedia 1990 complete 22 volume set world book on. The world book year book, 1991 by world book encyclopedia. Disney world presents special offer to guests whose trips were canceled due to covid19 eligible guests can take advantage of an exclusive vacation package offer that includes accommodations at a select disney resort hotel, park admission, and a disney dining plan valid for arrivals most nights june 1 through september 30, 2020 when they book through may 31. The world book encyclopedia 1990 complete 22 volume set. Dear wbe 1974, the good news is the pictures in the books are worth more than the set. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states.
What is the value of a 1964 world book encyclopedia with yearbook updates science year and childcraft series. The world book encyclopedia, volume 14 of 19, qr 1937 edition by silas edgar farquhar ed. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Fascinated by the idea of owning a cross section of the trunk of the tree of knowledge just prior to the first world war, when the publication was at a crossroads with its transition from being british to becoming american, i bought the. Stopping at a yard sale a few years back, i picked up a set of the encyclopedia britannica 11 th edition, produced during the year 1910. Books hardbound hardcopy world book series plus readers digest 14 books total. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. 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. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Hi, for everyone asking questions as to the value of encyclopaedia britannica sets, the basic guideline is that the 1st up until the 8th editions have great collector values, defined by condition. The world book encyclopedia, 1990 by book, incorporated world.
The 9th and 10th editions are so numerous that they are of small value. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. 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 was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. Ebay searches for encyclopedias of comparable age resulted in books from 99 cents to.
The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. The scott fetzer company, which owns ginsu knives and. The world book encyclopedia, 1990 1990, hardcover for. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. I grew up with the world book encyclopedia, not britannica. Editions of the world book encyclopedia by world book inc. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. There is not much demand for old encyclopedias since theres plenty in the market. The world book encyclopedia, 1991 by book, incorporated. The book value of a fixed asset is arrived at by subtracting accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset.
The bad news is, if you can find a buyer for that year you might get about 25. The original world book story gave delightful details that i only sketchily recall. The world book encyclopedia, 1991 1991, hardcover for sale. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. An encyclopedia or encyclopaedia british english is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge either from all branches or from a particular field or discipline. The world book encyclopedia volume 15 s by silas edgar farquhar ed. The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website.
I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. The world book encyclopedia by world book, inc, 1991, world book edition, in english the world book encyclopedia. Adolf hitler was the dictator or absolute ruler of germany from 1934 to 1945 and leader of the national socialist german workers party, known as the nazi party. Morris jones with unidentified employee, circa 1940. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Sep 20, 2015 the world book encyclopedia vol 8 g by world book, inc, 1987, world book edition, in english. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Well illustrated,elegant hardback set, wide ranging knowledge at the 1980. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia, volume 16 of 19, t 1937 edition by silas edgar farquhar ed. The world book encyclopedia, 1991 1991, hardcover for sale online ebay. World book encyclopedia set,1991 complete, yearbooks,science. World book encyclopedia volumes series librarything. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value.
Encyclopedia books world book world book encyclopedia 2014. The world book encyclopedia 1989 complete 22 volume black and. Book value is the value at which the assets of a business are carried on the companys books. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by na. What is the value of 1968 world book encyclopedia set.