To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33. 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 chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. But now, in 1981, the washington post book world said that the book was an important achievement in the process of demystifying social institution may 3, 1981. Many people have sent us messages requesting the value of a found or inherited vintage cookbook. The title of this book is an encyclopedia of the modern era, 1940 to present fishing lure collectibles and it was written by dudley murphy, deanie murphy. 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. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. Pages in category 1940 books the following 5 pages are in this category, out of 5 total.
Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Any type of books like this are considered outdated and not worth much at all. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like know its value. A 20 global edition of britannica contained approximately forty thousand articles. Rare antique book home encyclopedia of useful information 1903 fair condition.
Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Vintage 1954 world book encyclopedia complete set 19 volumes. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974 edition. This is a great collectors item that all aspiring book. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members.
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I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. Life magazine 1940 price guide, back issue, dionne quintuplets, lana turner, rita hayworth, nazi germany, wendel wilkie, gary cooper, hollywood. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. 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. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias.
You are bidding on a complete set of 1937 worlds popular encyclopedia. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. This benchmark concept has proven its acceptance among its readers by becoming collector books bestselling book on collectible fishing lures. Hi, the new junior encyclopedia 1973 only had 18 books and in 1942 a book that contained updates was available to anyone who had purchased. The world book encyclopedia complete 19 volume set 1957. New listingvintage 1941 whos who in minnesota hardcover book 1,239 pages. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. Formerly, it referred only to the remains of the classical cultures of greece and rome.
See more ideas about book crafts, old encyclopedias and book page crafts. 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. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The world book encyclopedia complete 19 volume set 1957 on. The worlds fair of 1940 in new york and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Most old encyclopedia sets have little value, because the content is out of date. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library. 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. In some cases you can list them in your area and try to sell them this way. The world book encyclopedia set 1923 rare 9 volumes missing vol. Well show you how to get a feel for what value has been attached to the title by booksellers and collectors. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. One was the bluebound 1920s edition of the childrens encyclopedia which hed bought and the other was the 1930s wonderland of knowledge that his parents subscribed to when he was young.
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I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. Book lot of 29 volumes vintage decor red burgandy 1940. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Nov 28, 2017 explore kristianlouises board what to do with my old encyclopedias.
What is the value of a complete set of world book encyclopedias from 1920. The negro in virginia, published in 1940, traces the political, economic, and social history of african americans in virginia from the arrival of the first africans in 1619 through the american revolution 17751783, the american civil war 18611865, reconstruction 18651877, and the rise. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Picture is only an example of what the books look like. I have a 1958 set of the world encyclopedia in good condition. Fishing lure collectibles, an encyclopedia of the early years, 1840 to 1940. 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. What is the value of 19401946 encyclopedia answers. Source for information on white, edmund valentine iii 1940. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Comptons pictured encyclopedias vintage 1940 edition set 8 books lot. Antique, a relic or old object having aesthetic, historic, and financial value. Some of our audience has assumed that if a book is old, its valuable.
He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to examine my item. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Lot of 10 vintage old antique hardcover books mixed coloryeargenre you will recieve 10 antique books that are chosen at random. What is the value of a set of 1940 encyclopedia of americana. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. Our whats it worth feature will help you appraise it online. I have a complete set of 10 world book encyclopedias, dated 1926. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias.
Weve found that old encyclopedias are hot items in the local church yard sales among our immigrant population, most of whom are latin american or southeast asian. The world book encyclopedia volume h9 1970 edition. Contemporary authors, new revision series dictionary. Morris jones with unidentified employee, circa 1940. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Popular 1940 1950 books meet your next favorite book. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. 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. There are a total of twelve books in this collection.