I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. Before you toss out those old encyclopedias, youll want to read todays column. Jan 14, 2015 old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. Unfortunately encyclopedia sets have little resale 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. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. Catalog your books from amazon, the library of congress and 4941 other libraries. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. There are very few books in other than at least fair condition that are worth anything, unless they are extremely rare. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you.
I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. Librarything connects you to people who read what you do. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. I called a few used book stores to see if they were worth anything.
Nov 07, 2014 old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. They have basically been replaced by online encyclopedias such as wikipedia. The world book encyclopedia was my internet surfing in elementary and high school. Mar 25, 2015 old ones will be sold off at those book fairs like they have at the mall. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. New listingworld book encyclopedia 1976 22 volumes complete set hardcover. You can check online for old book collectors, on craigslist and other retail sites for possibilities. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids. The set includes 28 volumes az plus 11 annual updates answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. There are, however, a very few encyclopedias that are considered noteworthy enough that they can sell for several hundred dollars. Many people believe that they cant do anything to protect their privacy online, but thats not true. Old bibles, old encyclopedias, old copies of shakespeares and other common books printed in huge quantities. If you are looking for nostalgic music, news and nostalgia tv shows, then you have to browse our nostalgia news and memorabilia section a must read for baby boomers who.
I have found old encyclopedias and magazines specifically national geographic magazine very useful in homeschooling my daughters. I think my parents purchased about 1012 years of them. I posted them on free cycle and this place with senior residences was trying to create a library. Rummaging through his parents house, one diyer recently found a set of old encyclopedias lying around, completely unused and forgotten. It breaks my heart because i know how much money those things cost way back when. The young childrens encyclopedia britannica in good cond vintage 1977. Depending on what the publication information is for your set of 1917 encyclopedias, and what condition each book is in, your set could be worthless or worth thousands. This years berkshire annual meeting is the first time in years that the print product has been hauled out for. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. This option depends on the age of the books and whether or not schools and libraries accept older sets of encyclopedias.
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. Make offer the young childrens encyclopedia britannica in good cond vintage 1977. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. Falling victim to the limited shelf space availability at the librarys storage facility, the volume remained unaccounted for in the basement for 46 years.
I didnt want them, local schools and the library wouldnt touch them. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book. The world book encyclopedia 1967 complete set volumes 120 na on. My old encyclopedias just arent worth anything anymore. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. Instead of tossing his old encyclopedias, he transforms them. If you have no plans for a garage sale anytime in the near future, ask a friend or family member if they would put your encyclopedias out for sale at their yard sale. So they took the encyclopedias and some other older books that i had. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. The world book encyclopedia 1967 complete set volumes 120. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise.
The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. See more ideas about book crafts, old encyclopedias and book page crafts. Jim romenesko rounds up coverage from the times, the chicago tribune, and elsewhere. Get the best deals on world book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at. Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. Jul 24, 2018 if you cant find a way to donate your old reference books in their current form, consider using them in a craft or decorating project. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value. The encyclopedia, the company says, now lives beyond the book its volumes of knowledge are now dished up in a variety of online services, dvds, and mobile apps. World book 2019 world book encyclopedia order today. Any type of books like this are considered outdated and not worth much at all.
Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language, easytounderstand diagrams, and colorful photographs to provide comprehensive and engaging research materials for young learners. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. Check with your local council website to find out if your books can be recycled. Keep them, i actually went onto craigslist or our equivalent and bought a full set. See what bloggers and the media say about librarything. Mar 12, 2019 here are tips from the world s leading appraisers to help determine whether your library contains any treasures. The last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. But the magazines, encyclopedias, and just plain dirty books were put on a free shelf. The only official sales outlet is the companys website. The internet wont always be available, same as power to run your smart phone tablet laptop even if you have had the foresight to download an offline version. As is the case with all rare books and other collectibles, the more scarce an edition is, the more likely it is to have a bigger spread between supply and demand, and thus the higher the monetary value. Staring at these books, the upcycling gears in this diy. Obsolete encyclopedias arent worth anything asked in reference books what should you do with old world book encyclopedias. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most.
Jan 17, 2018 what is a set of world book encyclopedia worth. If you have an old set of collectible collier encyclopedias you might wonder if. So, that 1958 set of world books isnt going to pay off your car loan, but it might bring in. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. They are a completed set with dictoionary, blue in color. Nov, 2016 unfortunately for those hoping to make a little money selling their old sets, most are considered worthless, and many libraries and community book sales are refusing to accept them. Encyclopedia sets are meant to help others gain knowledge about a large variety of subjects, so there are fewer options for donating these books than there are for donating old novels. Apr 12, 2012 encyclopaedia britannica has declared that its latest print edition will be its last. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all.
If you do want to throw your books away, recycling is the best and most environmentallyfriendly option. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation. Ive got a 1957 edition of the britannica as well as an encyclopedia devoted to. I also had the world book science yearbooks and world book year books. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. This is the book world s annual version of the antiques roadshow. I managed to get rid of my old encyclopedias at a senior home. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. Dec, 2019 this page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. Donate your old encyclopedias to a local school or library. I ended up with an old set of encyclopedias when my parents moved.
Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. A few of the 100 book owners on line carried small treasures, but. They were from 1962 and the information in them was long out of date. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Jan 19, 2020 this is so sad, but last year when i was cleaning out my house i threw away an entire set of 1972 world book encyclopedias. You may try a rare book dealer to see if they have any collector value, but i would highly doubt you could get more. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Make offer books x 18 set the new junior world encyclopedia 1974 vintage books 18 books. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. Nov 28, 2017 explore kristianlouises board what to do with my old encyclopedias. To help you find a good home for your wellmaintained reference books, we came up with a few other options for you to try.
Unfortunately for those hoping to make a little money selling their old sets, most are considered worthless, and many libraries and community book sales are refusing to accept them. 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 are going to miss out on something by not having one. Funny, i also grew up with the world book, and also remember spending hours reading it. Unless they are very vintage, or unusually attractive, there isnt much interest in them, even in pristine condition. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. I wouldnt keep a science and tech enyclopedia for anything other than. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value.
What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book encyclopedias. The encyclopedia britannica was expensive, useless, and. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. And in our research we found that, indeed, many book donation organizations, like the prison book program, specify that they do not accept reference books like encyclopedia. My old encyclopedias just arent worth anything anymore blues. 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. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy for you to find information wherever it is in the set. Single volumes the d from a set of britannicas, for example sell for proportionately less.
Even if the school or library cannot use the books, they can sell them at school or library fundraisers. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. Instead of tossing his old encyclopedias, he transforms. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set.
He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. Jan 09, 2008 i ended up with an old set of encyclopedias when my parents moved. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias.
These types of source have amazing pictures that can make for fabulous arthistoryscience projects. Sell your old encyclopedias at your next garage sale. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Weve seen ideas like using books as a base for a coffee table or other furniture, making wall art by printing graphic images on reference book pages, and carving a secret compartment into a book. Its rep would say only that thousands of print sets are still ordered each year, mostly by schools who use them as teaching tools for library. Encyclopedias, even from the late 1800s, arent to my knowledge in that class. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books.
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