In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. I noticed that there is absolutely no mention of the world book encyclopedia cycloteacher learning aid. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. Common knowledge series world book encyclopedia sets. Colliers encyclopedia, general encyclopedia first published in 195051 in the. What is a set of 1962 encyclopedia britannica worth answers. How much is a set of the book of history 1920 and 1921 by the gro. Since its first printing in 1919, it has proved its value both as a source of essential knowledge and as an efficient tool for organized study. Then again, this hardcore following seemed to dissipate when the live action film adaptation of the perry rhodan books was released in 1967. 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 encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978.
The world book encyclopedia in twelve volumes with guide. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. Encyclopedia britannica set comes with a solid mahogany bookcase beautiful leather bound books this is a nice set 24. 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. Colliers encyclopedia with bibliography and index 24 volume set. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. Older sets are many times even difficult to give away because they are difficult for even thrift stores to sell. The world book encyclopedia, 1989 by book, incorporated. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun.
Wonderful, readable articles much better than britanica or americana for use by high school kids as well as most educated adults. A set with one book missing is even less valuable but. Rare antique world book encyclopedia set 1928 complete. Set of encyclopedia britannica 1 24 1961 plus britannica britannica world atlas. What is the value of a set of 1972 the world book encyclopedias.
Nov 16, 2015 i bought my kids a new world book encyclopedia back in 1973. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. Colliers encyclopedia with bibliography and index 24 volume set 1963 louis. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk.
The golden book encyclopedia of natural science vol. World book encyclopedia 2015, 22 volume set by inc. I have a complete set of 1953 world book encyclopidias in good c. Dec, 2019 i have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. Works in process of publication include the concise encyclopedia of literature vols. Book value is the value at which the assets of a business are carried on the companys books.
Encyclopaedia, also spelled encyclopedia, reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or that treats a particular branch of knowledge in a comprehensive manner for more than 2,000 years encyclopaedias have existed as summaries of extant scholarship in forms comprehensible to their readers. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. These are the books we are selling, not some stock photo like some use. How much is a entire set of 1962 encyclopedia americana. Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. 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. The world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia. 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. Encyclopedia britannica great books of the western world complete 54 set 1986. Nov 07, 2014 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 cycloteacher is a unique educational, and fun, learning device. Full complete set of 1962 world book encyclopedias.
Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business, which is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets. Exart library with labels on front cover and identity marks on book block edges as well as outermost pages, incl. The word encyclopaedia is derived from the greek enkyklios paideia. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. World book art department, merchandise mart, chicago, illinois, 1962. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. Volume 10 tuvwxyz and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. Vintage 1962 world book encyclopedia complete set 27 books with study guide. Depreciation reflec exchange value, exchange value refers to the power of purchasing other goods which the possession of an object conveys smith 1776 1960, p. The absence of a book jacket that never existed does not affect the value of the book, so for books printed before book jackets were invented this is a question that cannot be answered briefly. The noun encyclopedia is a common noun, a general word for a book or a set of books of compiled information.
Published by field enterprises educational corporation 1962. The american educator encyclopedia 1962 def volume 4. The book value of a fixed asset is arrived at by subtracting accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset. Mar 15, 2012 the encyclopedia, the company says, now lives beyond the bookits volumes of knowledge are now dished up in a variety of online services, dvds, and mobile apps. Any input would be great my 1965 edititon was printed in 1964. X, world book encyclopedia title x edit your search.
Assisted by two hundred fifty outstanding leaders in their respective fields. The book value of an asset at any time is its cost minus its accumulated depreciation. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. This collection includes a 1962 a through z 27 volume set, a set of yearbooks from 1963 to1969, a world atlas, and a pair of dictionaries. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place. World book encyclopedia sets the world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by na, 1917. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. If its one of the rarer 1ore coins, its worth 25nok. World book encyclopedia volume 4 cicz by field enterprises educational corporation. Last words, legacy book value, legacy category, legacy inventory value, legacy.
I have a set of the world book and on the front page it clearly says 1924. I bought my kids a new world book encyclopedia back in 1973. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. Updates for 196165 have white and green hardback covers. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Volumes of the braille edition of the world book encyclopedia museum of the american printing house for the blinddressed in value. The first is as a noun meaning core ideals and norms, as in, for example, independence is a core value in contemporary u. That 39yearold encyclopedia was still useful, but didnt include anaything thats happened since about 1972. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Encyclopedia article about encyclopedia by the free. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. Anything else, ore or krone, is worth 3nok from 1962.
Complete set world book encyclopedias ll auctions llc. 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. When my parents bought our familys first world book in 1964, it came with the childcraft set and the cycloteacher which i still have in working order. The world book encyclopedia 25 vols inc 1980 yearbook as new. Book the fast free shipping at the best online prices at ebay.
Book value, book value the current value of an asset. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. Search tips glossary of terms set your own search preferences. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. 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. Im just wondering how much these actually cost theres about 29 books. Nov 25, 2010 1969 world book encyclopedia set value. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22. Full 24 volume az plus index beautiful very rare 1967 encyclopedia.
Well illustrated,elegant hardback set, wide ranging knowledge at the 1980. The quality of the books, from the bookstore order originated, was accurate. I have the entire 21 volume set, including 20 book volumes plus 1 1972 year book. I have a full set of the 1969 world book encyclopedias az and 3 additional year books of important happenings along with 3 dictionaries. The encyclopedia britannica was expensive, useless, and. 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.
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