Value of 1958 world book encyclopedia set 1992

The world book encyclopedia 2020 hardcover 22 volume set over 17,000 articles. A company representative said, that year, that thousands. What is the value of a complete set of world book encyclopedias from 1920. Jan 26, 2020 due to its very limited numbers, in our time is considered one of the rare books for book collectors around the world. Here is the link to the sets that sold so you can see if one is similar to your set. 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.

World book author, michael vincent oshea creator 2. The world book encyclopedia red set az 22 volumes 1988 edition. The rapid changes in the world since the publication of the 11th edition meant that no one editor could claim the omniscience that would have been needed to organize the. Here is a little trivia, the first edition for funk and wagnalls was published in 1894.

The world book encyclopedia 1958 field enterprises complete set of. In 1992, moreover, world book launched an international edition of world book, targeted toward english speaking nations outside of north america. Apr 12, 2012 encyclopaedia britannica has declared that its latest print edition will be its last. World book encyclopedia in nonfiction books for sale in stock ebay. World book encyclopedia hardcover box set, july 1, 1992 by inc.

Today, the company claims that world book is the most uptodate commercial encyclopedia. The ancient world, the world economy, the human body, atlas of the world, the story of transport, the world of science, stars and planets, ancient empires, world nations, prehistoric life, animals 1. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The new american encyclopedia 1958 complete set of 8 books. Inspire a love of reading with amazon book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new. Volumes of the braille edition of the world book encyclopedia museum of the american printing house for the blinddressed in value. Apr 11, 2009 how much is a world book encyclopedia set worth. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right.

See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, deep words, urdu thoughts. I also have a complete set of time life books world war ii c 1977 and a time life series titled understanding computers c 1988 both sets in pristine condition. In 191718 a completely new childrens encyclopaedia was published, the world book encyclopedia, which the title page described as organized knowledge in story and picture. Hanson and bellows soon found that their set of encyclopedias, like many other works at. I have a nice set of 1958 world book encyclopedias with the updates for years to fo. Jun 29, 2012 i have a 1920 complete set of world book encyclopedia in quite good condition. World book encyclopedia 2018, 22 volume spinescape by world book, inc. New listing 1968 the world book encyclopedia set az 20 vol.

What is the value of a complete set of 1965 world book. The world book encyclopedia 1957 vol 118 by field enterprises, 1957. Jun 05, 2020 the 1958 set was not a stand out set but there have been several sets sold on ebay this year which is a little unusual. 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. Vintage encyclopedia britannica 1958 volume lot 124 including.

No marks, black with gold lettering on the spines, some tearing of the binding away from the inside covers. Mammals, the world of technology, the middle ages, peoples of the world, world history 1500present day, planet earth, the. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. Up for sale is the 75th anniversary edition of the world book encyclopedia 1992. Great books of the western world 54 volume set by hutchins, robert maynard editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you wish to hold onto these longer, they would potentially be more value. I have a nice set of 1958 world book encyclopedias with the updates for years to follow.

What is the value of a complete set of compton world book. World book encyclopedia hardcover box set, july 1, 1992. In 1992, moreover, world book launched an international edition of world book, targeted toward englishspeaking nations outside of north america. A company representative said, that year, that thousands of print sets are. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. Encyclopedia britannica 1958 complete 24 volume set. Rare world book encyclopedia set 1992 collectors edition 22. This is a guide about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Child craft the how and why library by world book complete 1 15 set dinosaurs. The new american encyclopedia 1957 complete set of 8 books. Some sellers have their books listed on auction sites ebay, amazon, abes books for months and months even years and may never sell them. World book art department, merchandise mart, chicago, illinois, 1962. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money.

Vintage encyclopedia britannica 1958 17 volume lot including 3, 58, 24. World book encyclopedia 1992 set 75th anniversary research guide index. Nov 14, 2011 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 complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia 2020 hardcover 22 volume set over 17,000. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. I have a full set from 1929 in decent shape for sale.

Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Apr 23, 2008 value of the world book encyclopedia set 1958 by field enterprises. World book encyclopedia 2010 complete set 22 volumes. In 1958, field grouped world book and childcraft into a separate operation. Encyclopedia britannica great books of the western world 1987 lot set 12. Jim romenesko rounds up coverage from the times, the chicago tribune, and elsewhere. World book encyclopedia set 1975 edition vintage and in very good condition. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. The world book encyclopaedia 1990 world book 24 books full set complete set. According to the company, the latest edition, world book encyclopedia 2019, contains 14,000 pages distributed along 22 volumes and more than 17,000 articles in total which represents an increase of 7. They will typically sell higher in an antique shop or private sale compared to an auction. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. The new encyclopedia britannica volume 129 15th edition 1992 complete 35 books. World book encyclopedia set first edition 1917 1918 rare 8 volume complete.

Great books of the western world complete 54 volume matched set plus the great ideas today for the years 198188 and 1991 9 books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Older sets of encyclopedias can carry excellent value as well, especially if theyre in good condition. If you need the space, you could sell or donate and get tax write off for donating. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new i have a complete set of 10 world book encyclopedias, dated 1926. What is the value of a complete set of 1957 world book encyc. I wanted to see how much a 1958 world book encyclopedia set. You will be able to see how much these are going for.

I have a complete set of the 1958 edition in basically brand new condition plus every year book from 1958. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. Jan 23, 2016 if i understand correctly my complete 1958 world book encyclopedia set is worthless except for crafters. A success from the start, it issued enlarged editions in quick succession. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. World book encyclopedia complete 22volume set w gold. The following year, an extensively revised world book was introduced with 22 volumes and more than 10,000 new color illustrations.

I grew up with the world book encyclopedia, not britannica. See the world as never before birds eye view by john farndon. Vintage 1970 the golden book encyclopedia set books 116 vintage complete hb. Great books of the western world 54 volume set abebooks. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth.