I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia complete set of 22 volumes. In 1978, world book was purchased by scott fetzer company, an ohio conglomerate that left the encyclopedia company in chicago. Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices of. Older sets are many times even difficult to give away because they are difficult for even thrift stores to sell. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. American philosophical society grantee, 1964, 68, canada council grantee, 19661968, national endowment of the humanities grantee, 1978 1980, bradley institute for democracy and public values grantee, 1991, 97. This is a guide about finding the value of the encyclopedia americana. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. These books are all like new inside, no marks, tears or missing pages. Background brantingham, paul jeffrey was born on june 29, 1943 in long beach, california, united states. World book encyclopedia collection 1965 artifact collectors. Illustrated world war ii encyclopedia by bauer, eddy, ed.
Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language, easytounderstand diagrams, and colorful photographs to provide comprehensive and engaging research materials for young learners. 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. The series title was childcraft the how and why library. Is a complete set of encyclopedia britannica worth. Morris jones with unidentified employee, circa 1940. Today it was childcraft the great set of kid encyclopedia that accompanied the world book set when you ordered the deluxe package. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. World book 50th anniversary encyclopedia set for sale in. How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth.
Off white and green with gold lettering with gold top edges of pages books measures about 7. The profusion of encyclopedias and the lack of the currency of their information often render them very low in value. It also had the advantage of requiring a fulltime, permanent, and professional, rather than a temporary, editorial staff. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. As an investment or an antique, a collectible collier encyclopedia is really not very collectible. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Complete a thru z plus index illustrated encyclopedia, reference books by mauryscollectibles on etsy. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by na, 1917. 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. 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. Britannica book of the year encyclopedia britannica. Funny, i also grew up with the world book, and also remember spending hours reading it. 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. This category is hidden on its member pagesunless the corresponding user preference is set these categories are used to track, build and organize lists of pages needing attention en masse for example, pages using deprecated syntax, or that may need to be edited at someones earliest convenience these categories also serve to aggregate members of several lists or subcategories into.
What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today. World book encyclopedia 1976 22 volumes complete set hardcover. As a film director and writer, he began producing short films in 1966 and featurelength films in 1978, all highly structured, visually complex, and elaborate. Is a complete set of encyclopedia britannica worth anything. Encyclopedia 1965 complete set dictionary 1965 complete 2 volume set world atlas 1965 encyclopedia year books 1966 through 1966 science year 1966 1973 thanks. They come from a smoke free home payment due at auction end 193104274466. Unfollow world book encyclopedia year books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage set of world book encyclopedia az, year books.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Ford foundation fellow, 19691970, western society criminology fellow, 1996. With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. The 1966 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1966 season. What is the value of full set of 1963 world book encyclopedias, 10 yearbooks dated 19631972,a world atlas, and a reading and study guide book. Womans day encyclopedia of cookery complete set of 12 hardcover volumes hardcover 1966. Member organization american historians, immigration history society. Unfollow world book encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Illustrated world encyclopedia set plus book of the year. A company representative said, that year, that thousands of print sets are still ordered. The encyclopedia entries are an excellent look into the middle decades of the 20th century. Illustrated world war ii encyclopedia 24 volumes eddy bauer, peter young on. World book encyclopedia 1976 22 volumes complete set. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Recipient eisenhower watch award columbia university, 1966.
Finding the value of the encyclopedia americana thriftyfun. He occasionally used the pseudonyms clark collins, guy mccord, mark mallory and dallas ross. See more ideas about books, world book encyclopedia and etsy store. Grolier encyclopedia international 1966 full set 120. What is a set of collier encyclopedias worth answers. Presenting world book encyclopedia here on the internet. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. World book encyclopedia for sale antique bibles for sale.
What is a complete set of 1966 encyclopedias worth answers. My grandparents have a complete set but i cant remember what edition, but i know that they are worth a lot of money cant remember what amount they said. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. Working name of us author dallas mccord reynolds 19171983, who began writing work of genre interest with isolationist for fantastic adventures in april 1950. Illustrated world war ii encyclopedia by bauer, eddy. The set includes a z, research guide index, al australasia, mz australasia, ah british isles, izbritish isles, 1978 1979 science. What is a complete set of 1966 encyclopedias worth.
I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Shipping is free in the contiguous us via media mail. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. Generally you can find a set for less than ten dollars, or even free. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Its funny how someone can show me something or say something and it sparks a post on a topic that i cant let go until i write about it. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. Corporate change were, however, reported in the britannica book of the year, but the method of continuous revision provided a flexible means of handling new material in book form. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. To find out what your encyclopedia set is exactly worth, you will need to have.
Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. World book awardwinning encyclopedias, childrens books. Duane cowin and their sevenyearold daughter, dorane, first parent purchasers of the 1947 edition of the world book encyclopedia at their home in lansing, michigan world book photo by clair reid inset. The value of older reference books is determined by a number of factors. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. Womans day encyclopedia of cookery complete set of 12. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids. Vintage 1966 old 50th anniversary edition world year book encyclopedia free sh.
Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Paul jeffrey brantingham born june 29, 1943, american. Looking for value on the following collection in very good condition. Condition is very good as these have been stored in a cabinet for many years. A set with one book missing is even less valuable but. Used normal wear, complete set of vintage encyclopedias from 1966 50th anniversary edition also included is 12 yearbooks from 1967 through 1980 1977 and 1978 are missing 32 books in all. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states.