Ok, i guess i was a bit naive to expect an entire world book encyclopedia set for. The world book encyclopedia 1988 22 volumes including index beautiful bluegold covers with gold page edges on all three sides family tree section at beginning as shown. The other day a kid looked up germany, and discovered there were two of them. 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. World book encyclopedia 22 volume complete set burgundy 1989 hc. I have a complete 1984 world book encyclopedia set which includes 22 books as well as additional year books. Volumes 126 also childcraft how and why library volumes 115 it maybe old fashioned to use an encyclopaedia but in these times children of all ages can spend hours just turning pages and looking at the wonderful images printed in these great books. Gave them to the custodian with instructions they were to immediately go into the dumpster. A twentyfour volume set of the world book encyclopedia.
What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974. There are four major encyclopedia publishers in the united states. We have a complete 1978 set of world book encyclopedias. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. New listingthe world book encyclopedia 1974 complete set 22 volumes w index research guide.
The world book encyclopedia, 1989, complete 22 vol set hcvgc. The world book encyclopedia 1988 22 volumes including index beautiful bluegold covers with gold page edges on all three sides family tree section at beginning as shown product information shipping weight 60 pounds asin b002ed0j9i. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. Check out our encyclopedia set selection for the very best in unique or custom. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by. Complete set world book encyclopedia dated 1988 volumes 1 thru 22 volume 22 is the research guide index also included are seven 7 year books 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992.
I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. My newest is a 1991 americana, which i snagged from a public library that was getting rid of them. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth.
The bad news is, if you can find a buyer for that year you might get about 25. Check out our world book set selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade. Overall a great set of information and very nice looking blue and red books as well. World book encyclopedia 1988, 22 volume set plus 7 year books. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. Im an alumnus of lasalle university, and i live in berks county, pennsylvania, with.
James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. The online version includes all of the articles contained in the print set as well as several thousand. This edition is a 15volume resource library designed especially for preschool and primarygrade children and for the older child who needs highinterest, easytoread materials. The world book encyclopedia world book, inc an encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students. This encyclopedia includes numbered volumes and two copies of the world book year book dated 1985 and 1988. World book encyclopedia 1988, 22 volume set plus 7 year. The world book encyclopedia 22 set hardcover 1988 hardcover january 1, 1988 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. Where can i donate my full set of world book encyclopedia brought in 1984. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition. I have a set of world book dictionaries 24 volumes. Get the best deals on world book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online. 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. Great for kids or adults who dont have readily access to a computer and want to expand their knowledge of the world. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in. Lukes medical center medical encyclopedia, i want to be a magician, i want to be a puppeteer, science, make it work 3 vol set, the world book rushpresbyterianst. A twentyfour book set of the world book encyclopedia and the world book dictionary. Author of i want to be an acrobat, world books science and nature guides world book encyclopedia science nature guides, world books managing your teenage life, the world book rushpresbyterianst.
I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Vintage the world book encyclopedia vol 122 complete set. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. This set features twenty four hardcover books presented in red covers with gilt lettering and ornamentation to the spine and front. How much is a set of 1987 world book encyclopedias worth. Light wear, slight discoloration on pages and spine of books. Its the perfect introduction to learning and research for younger students.
I have a complete set of world book encyclopedias with 2. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. 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. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. 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.
Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. 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. Located in ne bakersfield close to fairfax and hwy 178 a thru z 22 books in total. It has so many features, and is easy to navigate and visually engaging. W55 2008 this is a twentytwo volume set of encyclopedias that includes not only information but also a guide on research skills and better writing. If you were to sell this on your own, expect to garner 40% 60% of the high retail price. Ive carted them around for over 10 years, and now were making room for baby. Complete set world book encyclopedia dated 1988 volumes 1 thru 22 volume 22 is the research guide index also included are seven 7 year. Some artists use them for art projects, and craftspeople make lamps and such out of them. The discovery encyclopedia set is right up there with world book kids. World book classics 1988 in vg unread condition illustrated decorative set. Single volumes the d from a set of britannicas, for example sell for proportionately less. Put an ad on a local freecycle or buy and sell, and see if any one wants them. Dear wbe 1974, the good news is the pictures in the books are worth more than the set.
These books are all like new inside, no marks, tears or missing pages. All sales are final due to cost of return processing. Since then it has undergone substantial revision several times. They come from a smoke free home payment due at auction end 193104274466. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. 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. What should i do with a complete 1984 encyclopedia set. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. Complete 1987 24 set world book encyclopedia set plus dictionary set atlas 1988 and 1989 year books 1988 and 1989 science year books 7 set encyclopedia of science great value and in excellent condition local pick up only. This book set features twentytwo encyclopedias and two dictionaries presented in red hardcovers with gilt lettering and ornamentation to the front and spine. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books.