I have a full 20 book set of the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia. What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia from 1960. Publication date 1912 topics childrens encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set lot of 20 books. More than a general knowledge book, jampacked with fun facts about the world, it includes fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and superb. I show you how the format is very different and ideas on how to use it. My newest is a 1991 americana, which i snagged from a public library that was getting rid of them. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. The book of knowledge includes indexes a twentyvolume edition illustrated with maps, pictograms, and photographs in color and black and white. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33. There is also some real value in seeing how knowledge has developed. These turn up fairly often in charity shops for about. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20.
This was a topically arranged encyclopedia described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of martha g. Apr 11, 2009 how much is a world book encyclopedia set worth. Find great deals on ebay for book of knowledge encyclopedia. A gorgeously illustrated guide to the history of the world, from what everyday life was like in medieval cultures to the groundbreaking, ecofriendly innovations of today. The childrens encyclopedia, volume 1 volume 1 of the book of knowledge, holland thompson the book of knowledge.
Entries are written on a range of reading levels and are the work of qualified specialists. The only way to get a fair price for these is in an auction. Ive seen year books mainly for the 1960 s through the early 1990s. The price you are able to sell for may vary depending on venue, condition, market variances, and more. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia published by grolier usa the encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom.
Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. The book of unusual knowledge ltd publications international 2012. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. This series includes knowledge encyclopedia dinosaur.
For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. Another place to search is ebay using the search terms year book or yearbook. Binding has let loose on volume 1, and some staining and waviness in volumes 11 and 19 due to water damage. The book of knowledge edited by harold fb wheeler the book of knowledge edited by sir john hammerton. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge.
I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. This is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. 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. Dec 05, 2017 in 1978, world book was sold to scott fetzer co. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia vol. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. How much would a complete set of the new book of knowledge.
In a given context any of them might be translated with the word knowledge. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new i have a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedia in good condition. The book of knowledge 18 by waverley book company limited vintage encyclopaedia. Knowledge encyclopedia is part of a childrens encyclopedia set forming the knowledge encyclopedia educational series. Mar, 2015 i am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960 ish. The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee. Your book s provenance, or the history of who owned it in the past, can have an impact on its value, particularly if it belonged to a notable owner. 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 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. Knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition by dk. The book, developed with the smithsonian institution, provides detailed information for each of its many illustrations. And, the seller i dealt with, did not mention in their. Ca 1919 book of knowledge encyclopedia sales sample. Jul 05, 2018 this fully updated edition of knowledge encyclopedia is the perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, covering space, earth, nature, the human body, science, and history. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was published 194950. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the. Gave them to the custodian with instructions they were to immediately go into the dumpster. I have the complete set of the 1960 world book encyclopedia s. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. Buy the book of knowledge in antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay.
I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960 ish. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. Set is in good vintage condition books measures about 6 34 inches by 9 34 inches tall. An incredible, educational journey through space and time on planet earth and beyond. Explore historical events through engaging explanations, incredible illustrations, and stunning computergenerated images. Be the first to ask a question about the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside lists with this book this book is not yet featured on listopia. Discover everything you need to know about the human body in knowledge encyclopedia human body. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Van doren, once editorial director of the encyclopedia brittanica, has produced a miniature encyclopedia, organized to show that there is progress in knowledge. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. Nov 11, 2020 knowledge encyclopedia is a large 10 x 12 and 360 pages book from dk publishing that benefits from big, colorful computergenerated images, including 3d images. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were no. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia az 20 books. Would an encyclopedia be a form of knowledge organization.
When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. If youre looking for year books, they do regularly turn up in the book sections of thrift stores. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The bindings are completely intact and they are still quite usable. The information in the cbok set is vast, well written, and interesting to read. Keep in mind that the resources found in the encyclopedia set is available online. Mcloughlin, 1958 blackoctopusbooks 5 out of 5 stars 911. This brilliant childrens encyclopedia is informative, diverse in subject matter, easy to read and brimming with groundbreaking cgi graphics that make it a truly immersive reading experience, revealing the world as youve never seen it before. The childrens book of knowledge cbok set that we got was written in the 1950s, before editorspublishers started dumbing down books. Dk book s knowledge encyclopediaseries makes the most complex subjects easy to understand. In some dictionaries, such as those of the estiennes, a french family of book dealers. Jul 10, 2017 vintage 1961 book of knowledge encyclopedia 20 volume set a thru z, 50th anniversary set, childrens encyclopedia red and tan with gold lettering. Mar 1, 2014 i have the complete set of the new book of knowledge encyclopedia collection white and blue cover, in great condition.
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. An encyclopedia like no other, the dk knowledge encyclopedia uses the latest cgi technology to help you explore everything. The book of knowledge in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. I am searching for volume 20 of the new book of knowledge. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Check for a bookplate with the owners name, a handwritten signature, or an authors autograph mentioning the owners name.
Books are in good vintage condition with some edge wear. The book of knowledge project gutenberg selfpublishing. Complete this collection of books for kids to keep your little ones entertained while learning more about the world around them. Pricing on ebay or other places like this is not the true value of these books. List of englishlanguage 20thcentury general encyclopedias. The childrens encyclopedia, originally titled the childrens encyclop. The book of knowledge grolier childrens encyclopedia 20 volume set 1960 50th. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. Book of knowledge synonyms, book of knowledge antonyms. Created in conjunction with the smithsonian institution and with the latest cgi technology, the knowledge encyclopedia is a bold new approach to family reference using 3d rendered images to explore the wonders of the world in unprecedented detail.
Please do yourself a favor and contact a book autction house and speak with them. I have the complete set, 116, of the golden book encyclopedia 1970 edition. Michael tracy 2008 the world of the edwardian child, as seen in arthur mees childrens encyclop. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia by the grolier society, 19231927 by the amalgamated press 1922 limited. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20.
That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two book dictionar. Set of 24 books wonderful world of knowledge disney books in good condition great for wide age range for good knowledge for children childrens encyclopedia great set of all 24 books. International encyclopaedia and dictionary 1900 a descendant of the. The other day a kid looked up germany, and discovered there were two of them. Special edition celebrating the fiftieth year of the childrens encyclopedia january 1, 1959.
Nov 05, 2019 gather evidence of your book s provenance to increase its value. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. Selected by the book ofthemonth club and the history book club. Adab alkatib the book of knowledge by ibn qutayba 828889. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Hepo99954 the book of knowledge, the childrens encyclopedia, the grolier society, ny, 1926, 9. Tree of knowledge encyclopaedia books book from a smoke free home weekly encyclopaedia in a ring binder parts 1 to 22 published by marshall cavendish excellent for gcse, alevel, degree and postgraduate students, and academics isbn. By then, it had a sales force of 60,000 and vastly outsold britannica.
Buy the book of knowledge and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Four words of ancient greek are important to the first philosophical discussions of knowledge in the western tradition. Lobels bankrupt and incomplete encyclopaedia, he saw the. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf. Vintage 1930 the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia illustrated. Vintage the new book of knowledge encyclopedia annuals 19761979 4 books. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value more than 50%. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Schapp, head of overall encyclopedia direction at grolier, and the specific direction of dr. Although the encyclopedia mainly covers major areas of knowledge this encyclopedia centers on scientific, technical and medical subject. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more.
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