Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924. By 1993 the entire index was available on the grolier master encyclopedia index cd. Over 2,000 expert contributors collaborated with the editors to create 10,500 educational pages. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside scholastic library publishing, inc. Book value is the value at which the assets of a business are carried on the companys books. This is a complete set and is in very good condition. I am searching for volume 20 of the new book of knowledge, 1967 edition. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society originally largely a reprint of the british childrens encyclopaedia with revisions related to the united states by holland thompson, over time the encyclopedia evolved into a new entity entirely. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition. See todays waverley book knowledge for sale, best offer and auction. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were.
About knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition. The new book of knowledge 2001 encyclopedia set with annual complete grolier. An encyclopedia published by scholastic library publishing, inc. The book of knowledge encyclopedia setseries 1945 rare. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The new book of knowledge complete 20 volume set 1967 encyclopedia.
Libraries rarely want encyclopedias unless they are current and. The encyclopedia that i am looking at initially is the cassells book of knowledge, an encyclopaedia for children. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. If your encyclopedias are in good shape they are worth a lot. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets.
Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. The book of knowledge arthur mee 4 volumes indian edition. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. You can see by the photos the wear on the edging and book corners. New listing colliers 1991 complete encyclopedia set 24 volumes great. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. 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.
Knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition by. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. Entries are the work of qualified specialists and written on a range of reading levels. Encyclopedias are the most interesting books around because you can see how people thought 100 year ago and also how far we have come in technology. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Books book packaging costs are free if posted weekly encyclopaedia in a ring. Vintage book collectors rarely want encyclopedias unless they are pre 1900. 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. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was.
Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business, which is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets. Little used with few writings in some of them, but with the price i paid for, it is wealth it. Comes with home and school study guide to the book of knowledge which. The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. The new book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 20wxyz by editors of grolier and a great selection of.
Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. The bindings are completely intact and they are still quite usable. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set 20 books hardback.
Fascinated by the idea of owning a cross section of the trunk of the tree of knowledge just prior to the first world war, when the publication was at a crossroads with its transition from being british to becoming american, i bought the. Gave them to the custodian with instructions they were to immediately go into the dumpster. The encyclopedias come as a set of 7 or 8 books covering a through z plus a quick reference volume. The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set. Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds. 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. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was published 194950. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols.
These shows that there is no demand for this book as of this time because of the decline in price. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier. Vintage leather encyclopedia set swedish calf decorative spines maps 1947 lot. I checked, and indeed the new encyclopedias alphabetical and all were. You are bidding on the complete series of the book of knowledge set of childrens encyclopedias from the year 1945 by the company the grolier society.
The books are in decent condition, especially considering how old they are. The other day a kid looked up germany, and discovered there were two of them. Unfollow book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It was originally a 24 volume set, but other print runs had 10, 12 or 20 1919 was a 20 volume set as show in the image above, as was 1951. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set. Value of newnes pictorial knowledge general editor h. Complete set of disney wonderful world of knowledge books for sale in great condition. An encyclopedia or encyclopaedia british english is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge either from all branches or from a particular field or discipline. The first is as a noun meaning core ideals and norms, as in, for example, independence is a core value in contemporary u.
What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. The earlier the printing date the greater the value, but condition counts for a lot. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. Ive carted them around for over 10 years, and now were making room for baby.
All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. My newest is a 1991 americana, which i snagged from a public library that was getting rid of them. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society, e. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. I have a complete 1984 world book encyclopedia set which includes 22 books as well as additional year books. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. Ran across what i believe is a full set of 1927 the book of knowledge books. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20. The book value of a fixed asset is arrived at by subtracting accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset. Packed with impressive imagery and incredible information, this comprehensive guide to planet earth is guaranteed to boost your brainpower.
This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work. Save the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. With over 25,000 illustrations and 1,300 maps, the 2008 new book of knowledge encyclopedia is ripe with information that is meant for the young scholar. What should i do with a complete 1984 encyclopedia set. 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. This brilliant childrens encyclopedia is the brainiest book around. Go to your nearest antique book dealer and see what they are worth. Waverley book knowledge pricevalue guide, valuation.
Many of the books have some stunning colour and black and white illustrations. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or making sure of a fact for a. Gr 58one of the few multivolume frogs left in the elementary school printreference pond, this latest annual edition offers full measures of quantitymore than 9000 articles, 25,000 color illustrations, in excess of 0 maps, nearly a million index entries, a full suite of crossreferences and other access tools, plus special features such as passages from classic. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Discover amazing local deals on book of knowledge for sale.
Knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition share. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. However the newnes pictorial knowledge edited by h a pollock, who worked on a number of dictionaries and childrens illustrated compilations of the classics, currently shows a documented value of 120. The new book of knowledge has 50 pages of articles on birds, their anatomy, their habits, and so forth, rather in the fashion of a school textbook, but the old book of knowledge has 9 pages on storks, herons, and plovers alone, with information straight from the memory of an old bird watcher and afficionado including a flashy account of a. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960ish. Although the title description is the book of knowledge. If you do decide to sell them, id contact vintage book shops in your area. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition mcloughlin, e v on.