Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds. Pictured knowledge the fullcolor illustrated encyclopedia for the family vol 2 franklin dunham, editorinchief published by j. Science in the childrens encyclopedia and its appropriation in the. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was published 194950. One that is unique and continues to be of the greatest value to historians is the. With various illustrations and colorful images, this book keeps me interested during the time i was reading it. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960 ish.
Knowledge encyclopedia covers a wide range of subjects from astronomy to biology, chemistry, physics, technology and history. The joy of knowledge full encyclopedia 52 book set new. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the. 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. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. Grolier is also the leading online and print publisher of children s reference products including encyclopedia americana, the new book of knowledge, and nueva enciclopedia cumbre, a spanishlanguage encyclopedia sold primarily to u. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new i have a. The publishers described it as a scholarly, systematic, continuously revised summary of the knowledge that. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. 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. 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. Make sure that the copy you have matches the copy that is being offered. The publishers described it as a scholarly, systematic, continuously revised summary of the knowledge that is most significant to mankind.
Feb 20, 2019 ooooooh judy, thats a wonderful opportunity. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. In 1960 a british childrens britannica was issued in london. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. Are these books worth anything or alternatively, do you think anyone would want them for any reason. Common knowledge series the encyclopedia americana. Mar, 2015 i am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960 ish. The childrens encyclopedia, originally titled the childrens encyclop. The other day a kid looked up germany, and discovered there were two of them.
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. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. In its broadest sense, value theory is a catchall label used to encompass all branches of moral philosophy, social and political philosophy, aesthetics, and sometimes feminist philosophy and the philosophy of religion whatever areas of philosophy are deemed to encompass some evaluative aspect. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. Ads spread the value of attaining scientific knowledge and presented it as a. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set.
I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. Encyclopaedia, reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or that treats a particular. My newest is a 1991 americana, which i snagged from a public library that was getting rid of them. Originally it was 20 volumes and considered to be one of the top three major english language encyclopedias. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. What is a set of collier encyclopedias worth answers. The book of knowledge annual 1960 hardcover january 1, 1959 by grolier author 5. The book value of a fixed asset is arrived at by subtracting accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world.
Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Is a complete set of encyclopedia britannica worth anything. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition.
The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. Compendium of philosophy believed the knowledge of truth to be the supreme and. In 1966 it was replaced by the new book of knowledge. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new. Colliers encyclopedia was first published by crowell, collier and macmillan. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide.
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. 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. Newnes pictorial knowledge for sale in uk view 59 ads. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the book of knowledge annual, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 the grolier society, mcloughlin on. The value of knowledge stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the. The outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge.
The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960. Unlike world book, comptons, and the britannica junior encyclop. Notice that, if knowledge is a cognitive performance that is an achievement, then with reference to the above set of claims, the robust virtue epistemologist can respond to not only the secondary value problem but also the tertiary value problem i. By 1940, the book of knowledgethe childrens encyclopedia had forty. Book value is the value at which the assets of a business are carried on the companys books. Very useful books for all ages great condition book of knowledge az. Colliers was noted for its large number of illustrations and maps. X childrens encyclopedia 1911 edition for the collector porch pick up available. Oct 18, 2009 is a complete set of encyclopedia britannica worth anything. Collageand hollow out the books and repurpose them into shadowboxes with music boxes inside, or dig into the book and cut out different levels and paint the insides with highpigment colors or wire it. They are leather bound cream colored with s shield on the cover.
Oct 01, 20 the perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. Waverley book knowledge pricevalue guide, valuation. The term value theory is used in at least three different ways in philosophy. I once won a set of this encyclopedia on a childrens tv show video.
Gave them to the custodian with instructions they were to immediately go into the dumpster. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50 %, and make it harder to find a buyer. Set includes 20 volumes and one index, three annuals 1981,1982,1983. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. These turn up fairly often in charity shops for about. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. 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 outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people were able to read. What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia from 1960.
While these old books really have no monetary value, the amount of. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Notable multivolume juvenile encyclopedias are the book of knowledge 1910, world book encyclopedia 1917, britannica junior 1934, comptons pictured encyclopedia 1922, and merit students encyclopedia 1967. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. The book of knowledge annual 1961 highlighting events of 1960. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Discover amazing local deals on knowledge for sale. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33. It is now possible to see, in the past 2,000 years of encyclopaedia production, the existence of a pattern closely related to the changing social needs of each age.
For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. Cyclopedia article about cyclopedia by the free dictionary. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two book dictionar. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. The complaints against the publisher went as far back as 1960. Mbca scrapbook grolier book of knowledge banks, 1960 letter. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new i have a complete set of world book encyclopedias. The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee. Colliers encyclopedia was first published by crowell, collier and macmillan in 1950. Since the advent of computer technology, encyclopedias have been made available in cdrom format see compact disc compact disc. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business, which is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets.
Book of knowledge definition of book of knowledge by the. Colliers encyclopedia american encyclopaedia britannica. See todays waverley book knowledge for sale, best offer and auction. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. We have complete macropaedia and micropedia sets of encyclopedia britannica 15th edition from 1980. I live in the meadowvale mississauga area and you would be responsible for picking up your items. From 1949 grolier also issued a book of knowledge annual. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960ish. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all.
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