The world book encyclopedia of people and places is paramount for anyone interested in learning about nations of the world. A company representative said, that year, that thousands of print sets are still ordered annually, mostly by. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This story is set in 1999, right before one world ends and another begins. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding.
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World book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set parrot spinescape 20 ex. The world book encyclopedia presents information in an accessible, usable form that promotes learning. World book encyclopedia 2011 22 volumes world book on. The world book encyclopedia 1952 complete set a z study guide 3 annual supple. The taiwanese movie millennium mambo 2001 where a woman narrates from 2011 about her life 10 years earlier. Complete world book encyclopedia set, 1980 edition decor.
Along with the encyclopedias there was a set of 12 young peoples classics moby dick. Make offer 2009 world book encyclopedia set complete 22 books exlibrary. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Morris jones, photo editor frank fenner, and managing editor dave whitney, circa 1958 world book photo by rie gaddis wehrmann. Published by world bookchildcraft international 1980. The set includes a z, research guide index, al australasia, mz australasia, ah british isles, izbritish isles, 1978 1979 science year, and also year books for. Find great deals on ebay for world book encyclopedia and world book encyclopedia set. The world book encyclopedia 1980, hardcover for sale. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. I have a complete set of the 15th edition of britannica as well as a set of britannica great books of the western world. Ya set in the 1900s ya set in the 1910s ya set in the 1920s ya set in the 1930s ya set in the 1940s ya set in the 1950s ya set in the 1960s ya set in the 1970s ya set in the 1980s ya set in the 1990s.
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They ate the print setin the form of a cake that pictured the 32volume, 129pound. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. Pages in category fiction set in 2011 the following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total. World book awardwinning encyclopedias, childrens books. Unfollow world book encyclopedia complete set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Funny, i also grew up with the world book, and also remember spending hours reading it. American reference book annual 2011 you may also like enigmas of history set 2 explore fascinating mysteries and secrets of history and folklore from countries and cultures. Short notices of all printers, stationers, book binders, and others connected with it from the issue of the first dated book in 1457 to the incorporation of the company of stationers in 1557. I have a complete set of 1960 world book encyclopedias plus large dictionary book set of two and yearly update books from 1962 to1969 also a reading and study guide and an annual 1961 supplement. Jan 31, 2014 there are some older encyclopedia sets that are valued by collectors. The movie revengers tragedy 2003 is set in a dystopian liverpool in the year 2011, following the aftermath of a natural disaster which has destroyed the southern half of great britain. 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.
May 30, 2012 first published in 1971, world book encyclopedia is the best selling print encyclopedia set in the world. How much would something like this be worth to a collector. What is the value of a 1980 world book encyclopedia set. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. The world book encyclopedia by world book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Apr 11, 2009 how much is a world book encyclopedia set worth. New listing encyclopedia britannica book of the year 1984 to 1991 and 1995 lot. I often see my boys just sitting reading, or just paging through, a volume. The encyclopedia britannica was expensive, useless, and. For the year 1990, berkshire hathaway reported that the business of producing the encyclopedia had generated profits of. Photographer theo bandi prepares to take a color photo of american gothic by grant wood at the art institute of chicago, chicago, illinois. Vintage the world book year book encyclopedia set 11 books 1971 1981 yearbook. They buy books but said all they could do for me was to recycle them.
So in the 1980s we began preparing for that day, experimenting with digital. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Sorry to break this to you, but effectively nothing. Sage reference international encyclopedia of political science. We also have enjoyed comparing articles in the 2010 to our old 1973some are better, some are worse, some are new, and some are not there any more. The world book year book, 1990 has 1 available editions to buy at alibris. What is the value of 1970 world book encyclopedia set. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Complete world book encyclopedia set, 1980 edition decor staging bookcase. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Childcraft which came with it was wonderful for kids like us who liked to make things and read myths and adventures.
Make offer books x 18 set the new junior world encyclopedia 1974 vintage books 18 books. Jan 14, 2015 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. Did your folks ever buy encyclopedias from a doortodoor. World books encyclopedia of flags complete 12 volume set by various and a. Complete world book encyclopedia set, 1980 edition. 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, like new hi, i have the complete set of world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, excellent condition. Buy world book encyclopedia 2011 by world book online at alibris. The only official sales outlet is the companys website. Any type of books like this are considered outdated and not worth much at all. See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, books and childhood memories. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids. Apr 03, 2020 world book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. The world book illustrated home medical encyclopedia complete 4 vol set 1980 o7. Encyclopedia britannica ceased print production in 2012. The world book encyclopedia, 1989 by book, incorporated world. Vintage set of world book encyclopedia az, year books. The encyclopedia, the company says, now lives beyond the book its volumes of knowledge are now dished up in a variety of online services, dvds, and mobile apps. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun.
One cannot get much broader a scope than this set of encyclopaedias, and its scope includes all historical times, up to 2011. I dont even know where id put an encyclopedia set now, but as my kids now approach the age at which i remember reading encyclopedias, i keep wondering whether they. The world book encyclopedia volume 2 b and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Compendium of american genealogy 1968 genealogical encyclopedia 7 vol virkus. Sep 28, 2011 andy mcsmiths top 10 books of the 1980s. World book, author of how things work, on librarything. The series title was childcraft the how and why library. Condition is very good as these have been stored in a cabinet for many years. This list is for ya that is set in the 1980s you can include books written then and also more recent books. Get the best deals on world book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. In the mid 1980s my dad bought us a set of world book encyclopedias. I took my 1955 world book encyclopedia set to half price books in the dallas area. In 1985, the scott fetzer company was purchased by berkshire hathaway.
What is the value of a world book encyclopedia set with child craft books with world book year books 19701978. World book encyclopedia 2012 is designed to meet the reference needs of students from elementary school through high school. Jan 11, 2016 8 books set in the 1990s to fuel every 80s and 90s childs nostalgia. Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language, easytounderstand diagrams, and colorful photographs to provide comprehensive and engaging research materials for young learners. World book encyclopedia 2011 by world book alibris. 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. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. I now owned a 1980 world book and childraft edition.
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