The new book of knowledge boasts that the editors have worked for six years to complete an alphabetically arranged, curriculumoriented encyclopedia, one especially designed for todays. Catholic book of knowledge volume one coming of king 1964. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. I dont want to toss it out if its of any value so please give us as much information as possible. 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. A book is more likely to appeal to collectors, and therefore be worth more, if you. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf.
What is the value of a set of americana encyclopedias. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Although the title description is the book of knowledge. If you find both, youll have a pretty solid idea of where it stands. How to search on abebooks to find the value of your book. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to.
A complete set of the book of knowledge from 1923 in hardcover. My grandparents have a full set of a 1968 edition world book encyclopedia set including the world book atlas that goes along with it. I have a copy of the bible as history in pictures dated 1964 and would like to know what it is worth. Discover amazing local deals on encyclopedia set for sale. Encyclopedia britannica sets products for sale ebay. Flipping through it 50 years later, you realize how different the world was back then. The world book encyclopedia 1964 collection artifact. The world book yearbooks are an almanac of what happened in the year written in the present tense. 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. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were no. The world book encyclopedia 1964 collection hi i have the complete world book encyclopedia set from 1964 all 20 volumes hard cover great condition with 2 world book dictionarys i want to sell them but dont know how much there worth. I have the one for my birthyear 1971 and found it just as fascinating.
These are childrens encyclopedias by the grollier society, dated 1923. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Waverley book knowledge pricevalue guide, valuation. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. Entries are written on a range of reading levels and are the work of qualified specialists. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was published 194950.
Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the book of knowledge annual, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 the grolier society, mcloughlin on. In 1964 the company also published a largeprint edition. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new i am searching for volume 20 of the new book of knowledge, 1967 edition. There are some older encyclopedia sets that are valued by collectors.
Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924. The publishers described it as a scholarly, systematic, continuously revised summary of the knowledge that is most significant to mankind. The antique books value guide will help you determine the value of old books. The second form of value is a verb meaning the process by which things acquire importance or economic price, which is sometimes understood as valuation, as in, for example, the ball was valued. The first is as a noun meaning core ideals and norms, as in, for example, independence is a core value in contemporary u. Buy the new joy of knowledge encyclopedia complete set of 54 volumes by isbn. Finding the value of encyclopedia britannica encyclopedias. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. The book value of a fixed asset is arrived at by subtracting accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset. Look inside the book and identify the books publisher complete the publisher field but leave out terms like limited, company or press. 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. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states.
The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. Colliers encyclopedia was first published by crowell, collier and macmillan in 1950. Use the search box above begin by completing the title and author fields. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes.
Grolier 1926 the book of knowledge set of 3 childrens encyclopedia books vol. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of. The old book of knowledge presumed that children would not be institutionalized for their entire lives. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960ish. The book of knowledge, childrens encyclopedia set, grolier 1920s, lot.
The new book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 book set 1967 250. Encyclopedia americana is one of the largest general encyclopedias in american english. Childrens encyclopedia set for sale in uk view 26 ads. Use biblios advanced search page to get an idea of your books worth. I once won a set of this encyclopedia on a childrens tv show video village with monty hall when i was a kid and foolishly gave it away. Newnes pictorial knowledge complete set volumes newnes pictorial knowledge an educational and please dont hesitate to ask me any questions about this before you bid. An encyclopedia published by scholastic library publishing, inc. Theyve sat in a bookshelf since they were purchased. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades the encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. What is a set of collier encyclopedias worth answers. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols. Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business.
Book of knowledge annual 1964 highlighting events of 1963 jfk. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. Book value is the value at which the assets of a business are carried on the companys books. But a computer does not feel like a volume of this 1964 set of britannica. Long available as a 30volume print set, the encyclopedia americana is now marketed as an. The new joy of knowledge encyclopedia complete set of 54.
Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. The value of a 1946 set of comptons encyclopedias is about 160 dollars. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. The 9th and 10th editions are so numerous that they are of small value. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. Our whats it worth feature will help you appraise it online. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society originally largely a reprint of the british childrens encyclopaedia with revisions related to the united states by holland thompson, over time the encyclopedia evolved into a new entity entirely. Frances whitefield, center, executive director of the florence crittenton home, accepts a set of the world book encyclopedia from miss dorothy thur, left, and mrs. Best books of 1964 71 books meet your next favorite book. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt.
It is now possible to see, in the past 2,000 years of encyclopaedia production, the existence of a pattern closely related to the changing social needs of each age. The outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people were able. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge excellent condition, wit. A company representative said, that year, that thousands of print sets are still. See todays waverley book knowledge for sale, best offer and auction. The encyclopedia was designed to cover major areas of knowledge uniformly, but it. Originally it was 20 volumes and considered to be one of the top three major english language encyclopedias.
This is a complete set and is in very good condition. 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. Every volume is separately indexed with cross references to pertinent information found in other volumes of the set first published in 1912 under title. Newnes pictorial knowledge for sale in uk view 59 ads. Well show you how to get a feel for what value has been attached to the title by booksellers and collectors.
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