With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun. What is the value of 1970 world book encyclopedia set. Jul 20, 2006 the 1997 world book encyclopedia 22 volumes plus yearbooks 1998 through 2000, the 1999 health and medical volume, and the 1999 science year volume total of 27 volumes. What is the value of a complete set of 1965 world book. Any time i was bored i could brose through a random volume and learn something new and interesting. Dear wbe 1974, the good news is the pictures in the books are worth more than the set. Kdl subscribes to world book encyclopedia s online version, so patrons can go to the web site and access it. The world book encyclopedia complete set 1969 with dictionaries and atlas. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like.
Vintage the golden book encyclopedia 16 volume set 1970 edition complete. The 69th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the american league champion oakland athletics and the national league champion cincinnati reds. Hi, looking for value on the following collection in very good condition. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy for you to find information wherever it is in the set. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Childcraft is a multivolume illustrated anthology for children, which originated in the late 1930s. Encyclopedia complete 20 volume set a thru z plus 1970 and 1971 events. The world book year book encyclopedia set of 4 books 1969,73,74,76. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. The 1970 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1970 season. 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.
Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. The world book encyclopedia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Baltimore orioles 1966, 1970, and 1983 world series champions. I loved to be able to look up articles on just about any topic i wanted. 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 67th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the american league champion baltimore orioles 10854 in the regular season and the national league champion cincinnati reds 10260. Lot of 10 the world book encyclopedia year books 1970 1979 hardcover vintage c.
Roots this 1976 book by alex haley, for which the subtitle was the saga of an american family, tells the story of haleys africanamerican family, with a young african man named kunta kinte, who was sold into slavery in the american south. 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. May 10, 2017 1970 world book encyclopedia set, 20 volumes az, reference books by mauryscollectibles on etsy. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. The world book encyclopedia volume h9 1970 edition and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. The federal government has established a minimum wage, or the least dollar amount that may be paid hourly workers, that applies to all workers in all fifty states who are engaged in interstate commerce or the production of goods for interstate commerce and closely allied enterprises or are employed by an enterprise engaged in interstate commerce or the production of goods. When i was a kid, my parents had an old world book encyclopedia set. I have a complete set of 1960 world book encyclopedias plus large dictionary book set of two and yearly update books from 1962 to1969 also a reading and study guide and an annual 1961 supplement. The world book encyclopedia, 1989 by book, incorporated world. Make offer books x 18 set the new junior world encyclopedia 1974 vintage books 18 books. The world book encyclopedia volume h9 1970 edition on. May 30, 2018 compiling a list of classic childrens books from the 1970s was unexpectedly challenging. The world book encyclopedia volume 12 internet archive.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. Illustrated world encyclopedia 20 volume set, bobley publishing. Illustrated world encyclopedia 20 volume set, bobley. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new hi, i have the complete set of world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, excellent condition. Books will ship in 2 boxes because of weight with usps media mail. Sep 30, 2019 jump back 50 years and get a sense of americas most radical decade for yourself with these books from the 1960s. 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. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. I have a complete set of the 15th edition of britannica as well as a set of britannica great books of the western world. What is the value of a world book encyclopedia set with child craft books with world book year books 1970 1978. A complete collection of the world book encyclopedia for 1977, with brown leather binding and a gold medallion on the front of each volume. Vintage illustrated medical and health encyclopedia set 2 1966 doctor book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The world book encyclopedia complete set 1969 with. Ya set in the 1900s ya set in the 1910s ya set in the 1920s ya set in the 1930s ya set in the 1940s ya set in the 1950s ya set in the 1960s ya set in the 1970s ya set in. Can anyone tell me how much a set of world book encyclopedias cost in the early 1970s. The 1972 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1972 season. Apr 05, 2014 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. I have the complete set of the 1960 world book encyclopedia. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth.
Check out our encyclopedia set selection for the very best in unique or custom. What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today. The world book encyclopedia complete set of 22 volumes. I got a used set of volumes exlibrary that are in terrific shape. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts.
Concerns the zeitgeist of the time, disillusioned hippies, and so forth sort of like a southern californian fear and loathing but. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested. Other readers should have given the book mostly 3 stars and above. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Jul 17, 2012 here youll find a list of books that are either set in the 1970s or were written during this time. Publication date 1960 topics encyclopedias and dictionaries.
My local library was having a sale, and they were just going to throw them in the garbage. Pages in category novels set in the 1970s the following 57 pages are in this category, out of 57 total. Off white and green with gold lettering with gold top edges of pages books measures about 7. We have a complete 1978 set of world book encyclopedias. Whats the value of a full set mint condition world book. Lot of 16 world book encyclopedia, 1971 field ent edu corp, 1970s. What is the value of 1976 world book encyclopedia set in. The bad news is, if you can find a buyer for that year you might get about 25. Shop 1970s club chairs at 1stdibs, the premier resource for antique and modern seating from the world s best dealers.
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 remember our set was so old, it talked about how one day man will travel,to the moon. The world book encyclopedia by, 1970, field enterprises educational corp. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia.
World book encyclopedia collection 1965 artifact collectors. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. Encyclopedia 1965 complete set dictionary 1965 complete 2 volume set world atlas 1965 encyclopedia year books 1966 through 1966 science year 1966 1973. The world book encyclopedia by chicago, field enterprises educational corp. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. In 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts, the encyclopedia set provides the most uptodate information in formats speciallytailored for. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974. Morris jones with unidentified employee, circa 1940. World book encyclopedia 1965 world book encyclopedia. My 1966 world book encyclopedia set in perfect condition.
Make offer world book encyclopedia complete set hardcover red 1989 edition az 22 volumes. Nov 05, 2014 top 10 books about the 1970s jimmy carters energy policy, stadium rock, the death of mao, fall of the shah, the sweeney and roy of the rovers feature as hot topics among ian plenderleiths. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. That said, your set is worth whatever a bookseller will pay you for it anywhere from a quarter or a third of what the eventual retail price might be. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. 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. Illustrated world encyclopedia 20 volume set, bobley publishing albert morehead, roger bobley on. What is a set of collier encyclopedias worth answers. Please no fantasyscience fiction that is set in a different world. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Brown and black with gold lettering with gold top edges of pages books measures about 7 12 inches by 10 inches tall. This list is broken down by age but there are many books that can be enjoyed by some or all of the age groups.
Sorry to break this to you, but effectively nothing. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. The series title was childcraft the how and why library. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. How much would something like this be worth to a collector. You could try selling it on ebay or amazon or some other online stores but i believe it wouldnt get many bids because it is not rare and. Unfollow world book encyclopedia year books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. World book encyclopedia 2017, 22 volume set world book. Nongenre novels and short stories written after the 1970s, but set at least partially in the 1970s. World book 2019 world book encyclopedia order today.
I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. Find great deals on ebay for world book encyclopedia and world book encyclopedia set. What are some good fiction books set in the 60s70s. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. Most of the books i had previously read from this decade were already quite popular so i had to do a fair bit of research to decide which 1970s titles to read so i could determine what i wanted to include. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964.
The world book encyclopedia yearbooks 1966 1994 hardcover vintage. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. I have a complete set of the world book encyclopedia. The world book encyclopedia 1962 complete set 24 volumes az. This list is just a sample of the thousands of books that we can access through the countywide system. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974 edition. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states.
Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. The childcraft set also added a separate, optional, special annual volume. This collection includes a 1962 a through z 27 volume set, a set of yearbooks from 1963 to1969, a world atlas, and a pair of dictionaries. The new illustrated medical encyclopedia for home use, 4volume set, 1970. I have the complete set of the 1960 world book encyclopedia s. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. The 15 volumes of childcraft, published by world book, inc. The summer of 69 came to a close half a century ago, but the culmination of the 1960sa decade of sexual revolution and dramatic political change, cultural celebrities, social scandals, and literary epiphaniesstill feels more relevant than ever. Heres a sampling of some of the more notable books of the 1970s. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. Funk and wagnalls new encyclopedia set 1973 complete set 127 vintage decorative. Books appeared to be used very little, a few books have a small section of first blank page removed, see photos.
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