As of 2018, the only official sales outlet for the world book encyclopedia is the companys website. The world book encyclopedia, 1991 1991, hardcover for sale. The world book encyclopedia world book, inc an encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. The world book encyclopedia volume 2 b and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or making sure of a fact for a homework. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. 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. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. 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.
Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. What is the value of a complete set of world book encyclopedias from 1920. World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, classic binding 22 volumes. There is not much demand for old encyclopedias since theres plenty in the market. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book encyclopedias. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryusedbook markings inside. The world book editorial staff presents information from the vast reservoir of knowledge in the most. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. The world book encyclopedia 1957 vol 118 by field enterprises. The original world book story gave delightful details that i only sketchily recall. The world book encyclopedia, set 1991, 1991 hardcover.
And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. 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. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. 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. Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business, which is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. The world book encyclopedia, 1989 by book, incorporated world. 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 is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Publication date 1990 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. The 9th and 10th editions are so numerous that they are of small value.
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. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. Editions of the world book encyclopedia by world book inc. The photos displayed within our listings are stock photos provided by ebay and the publisher as a visual aid. 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. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Is buying a good copy of the world book encyclopedia 1991. The world book encyclopedia by world book, inc, 1991, world book edition, in english the world book encyclopedia. Book news wrote about a previous edition of this classic reference. The book value of a fixed asset is arrived at by subtracting accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. World book encyclopedia volumes series librarything.
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Ebay searches for encyclopedias of comparable age resulted in books from 99 cents to. The world book encyclopedia, volume 16 of 19, t 1937 edition by silas edgar farquhar ed. The world book encyclopedia 1990 complete 22 volume set world book on. The scott fetzer company, which owns ginsu knives and. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Finding the value of encyclopedia britannica encyclopedias. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. The world book encyclopedia 1989 complete 22 volume black and. 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.
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. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33. Born april 20, 1889 braunau, austria died april 30, 1945 berlin, germany dictator of nazi germany from 1934 to 1945. The world book encyclopedia volume 15 s by silas edgar farquhar ed. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website. What is the value of a 1964 world book encyclopedia with yearbook updates science year and childcraft series. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia alibris. What is the value of 1968 world book encyclopedia set. This is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia, 1990 1990, hardcover for. World book encyclopedia set,1991 complete, yearbooks,science. They are not actual photos of the physical item for sale and should not be relied upon as a basis for edition or condition.
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. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. The world book encyclopedia, 1991 by book, incorporated. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students.
The last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. The world book encyclopedia, volume 14 of 19, qr 1937 edition by silas edgar farquhar ed. The world book encyclopedia, 1991 1991, hardcover for. The world book encyclopedia 1990 complete 22 volume set. 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. The world book encyclopedia 25 vols inc 1980 yearbook as new. The world book encyclopedia, 1990 by book, incorporated world. Morris jones with unidentified employee, circa 1940. 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. Buy the world book year book, 1991 by world book encyclopedia online at alibris.
The bad news is, if you can find a buyer for that year you might get about 25. Book value is the value at which the assets of a business are carried on the companys books. The world book encyclopedia, 1991 1991, hardcover for sale online ebay. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value.
I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Books hardbound hardcopy world book series plus readers digest 14 books total. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by na. Sep 20, 2015 the world book encyclopedia vol 8 g by world book, inc, 1987, world book edition, in english. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974 edition. Well illustrated,elegant hardback set, wide ranging knowledge at the 1980.
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