According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. The book value of an asset at any time is its cost minus its accumulated depreciation. The best way to get an accurate value is by finding an. How much would a complete set of the new book of knowledge. Appearing to have been eversogently used, this encyclopedia sums up the worlds knowledge in words that are clear to everyone even to children.
Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. Based on my records of sales, auctions and current listings with antique and higherend booksellers i find a different set of values. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. Our whats it worth feature will help you appraise it online. 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. I have a set of books that are shakespeare from 1807 i also have pics that i can email u im trying to find the value of these books here is some of what the inside page shows i cant find another book like it anywhere or online please help me figure out what the value are of these books shakespeares dramatic works 9vol edition 2nd printing complete with dr samuel johnson preface and.
New listing the book of knowledge encyclopedia part of 8 volumes circa 1950s vol. The childrens encyclopedia, originally titled the childrens encyclop. The other day a kid looked up germany, and discovered there were two of them. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. 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.
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. These days people look things up on the computer and encyclopedias are heavy and take up a lot of space. My newest is a 1991 americana, which i snagged from a public library that was getting rid of them. Encyclopedia britannica edition 15 full set 32 books in total this a full set in fab condition. Waverley book knowledge pricevalue guide, valuation. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Mar 09, 2009 the other day a kid looked up germany, and discovered there were two of them. What is a complete set of encyclopedia books worth answers. Waverley book knowledge for sale in uk view 52 bargains. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk.
The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Unfortunately encyclopedia sets have little resale value. 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 publishers described it as a scholarly, systematic, continuously revised summary of the knowledge that is most significant to mankind. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. Colliers, book of knowledge, encyclopedia americana each had an audience. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. The information in the cbok set is vast, well written, and interesting to read. Nine books of disciplines by marcus terentius varro 116 bc27 bc. Entries are the work of qualified specialists and written on a range of reading levels. This is a complete set and is in very good condition. The covers and outer spines of these books have little wear and the gilded lettering and design of the covers is worn more on some of them.
A full set of britannica meant your family was wellheeled and probably brainy. Gave them to the custodian with instructions they were to immediately go into the dumpster. Part of a set of new catholic encyclopedia volumes from 1967 are displayed in kent district librarys plainfield branch librarian dave shaws home. Well show you how to get a feel for what value has been attached to the title by booksellers and collectors. If you find both, youll have a pretty solid idea of where it stands. The outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people were able.
What is a 1955 set world book encyclopedias worth answers. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge excellent condition, wit. Originally it was 20 volumes and considered to be one of the top three major english language encyclopedias. The book of knowledge childrensencyclopedia complete set of 20 volumes bound in ten classic burgundyleatherlike cloth over hard board covers, each measuring 634wide x 934 tall. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the book of knowledge annual, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 the grolier society, mcloughlin on. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world. Featuring a full selection of the book of knowledge encyclopedia in stock today online. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. Colliers encyclopedia was first published by crowell, collier and macmillan in 1950. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960ish.
This listing is for a set of 12 volumes 1957 pictured knowledge the fullcolor illustrated encyclopedia for the family. My parents had three sets of books in the house when we were growing up in the 150s. Dec, 2019 i have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. Our encyclopedia includes general information and valuable statistics about the us coin mints, famous designers and engravers, and some basics regarding coin grading. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was. To find out what your encyclopedia set is exactly worth, you will need to have an antique appraiser examine the set so that you have a definite price value. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the. Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mee s childrens encyclopaedia. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Encyclopedia set is complete and books are lavishly illustrated. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. Does a complete 1957 world book encyclopedia set in good. 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. Mar 05, 2010 encyclopedias of that age have practically no value. I found a 1957 set with coronation colour supplement being offered for only. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt. But the magazines, encyclopedias, and just plain dirty books were put on a free shelf. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica.
Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. However, the 1957 version is much different from the earlier one. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Britannica encyclopedia set of 34 books in super condition very rare and hard to find open to offers. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. 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. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set 20 volumes 20032010 bonus books. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set.
You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. May 19, 2009 if you really have a 1768 edition you have a very valuable book a first edition of the first english language encyclopedia. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. Book value, book value the current value of an asset. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Other articles where the book of knowledge is discussed. For specific coin values, prices, details and images for all us coin types yearmintmajor variety, click the links on the left side menu to view the coin charts. In any case, if your family had class, or aspirations of class, you probably owned an encyclopedia. I have the complete set of the 1960 world book encyclopedia s. These have been stored in our home office but due to moving home we can no longer house them. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. What is a set of collier encyclopedias worth answers. Vintage 1946 complete set 20 vols the book of knowledge.
If you have any questions then please let me know complete set of the encyclopaedia britannica 32 volumes. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was published 194950. The outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people were able to read. Comes with home and school study guide to the book of knowledge which. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier. Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business, which is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. This is a great purchase to go along with anyones classical education curriculum. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 7 hardcover 1956 gc the book is still in good condition. At the age of ten, i could recognise all the worlds sculptures, paintings, poems, fairy stories.
The death of the encyclopedia the saturday evening post. Book value is the value at which the assets of a business are carried on the companys books. World book meant you were maybe less of those things. Full 32 volumes set plus two extra years book 1992,1993. Ran across what i believe is a full set of 1927 the book of knowledge books. The book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia 1957 vol.
The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee. Mar, 2015 i am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960ish. The childrens book of knowledge cbok set that we got was written in the 1950s, before editorspublishers started dumbing down books. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new how much is a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedias with year books. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. See todays waverley book knowledge for sale, best offer and auction. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves.
The 19th century punchs, the whole set of just william books and these encyclopaedias. The book value of a fixed asset is arrived at by subtracting accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset. If you talk to a used book dealer he or she would probably offer nothing for an encyclopedia of that age. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. The book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii. 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. They are leather bound cream colored with s shield on the cover. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped.