Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. This is a set of books parents will want to share with their children and librarians will want to have on the shelf. One cannot get much broader a scope than this set of encyclopaedias, and its scope includes all historical times, up to 2011. A 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. Buy the classic world book encyclopedia 2010 now world book editors present thorough information in a clear, direct style that makes each article both substantive and understandable. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. The world book encyclopedia u v volume 20 by the world. As of 2018, the only official sales outlet for the world book encyclopedia is the companys website.
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Encyclopedia americana american reference work britannica. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. By then, it had a sales force of 60,000 and vastly outsold britannica. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. 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.
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Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional. 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. Articles start with relatively basic information and advance in depth as they progress. Encyclopedia of victimology and crime prevention book. That oversimplified explanation, however, doesnt help the average person put a value on their encyclopedias. From cover to cover of each book, this sevenvolume set is a fascinating read full of interesting facts and beautiful photography. World book encyclopedia 2010 by anon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jan 01, 2010 the world book encyclopedia is great fun.
Jun 11, 2011 i have a complete 1984 world book encyclopedia set which includes 22 books as well as additional year books. Cuba paid for the oil, in part, with the services of cuban personnel in venezuela, including some 30,000 medical professionals. It was written by about 100 fulltime editors and more than 4,000 contributors. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion.
Nov 07, 2014 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. We also have enjoyed comparing articles in the 2010 to our old 1973some are better, some are worse, some are new, and some are not there any more. She declined to provide sales figures but said the encyclopedia was bought primarily by schools and libraries. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Ive carted them around for over 10 years, and now were making room for baby. World book encyclopedia 2014 edition, spinescape binding 22 volumes. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. In the 20th century, successful competitors included colliers encyclopedia, the encyclopedia americana, and the world book encyclopedia. I have a complete 1984 world book encyclopedia set which includes 22 books as well as additional year books. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Jan 30, 2010 chicago vocus january 30, 2010 with more than 4,000 expert contributors, advisers, editors, and researchers collaborating to ensure articles are understandable, accurate, and reflect current scholarship, the newly published world book encyclopedia 2010 includes thousands of new and revised articles across all disciplines and topics.
An encyclopedia or encyclopaedia british english is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge either from all branches or from a particular field or discipline. From trade agreements to offshore outsourcing to foreign aid, this twovolume encyclopedia explains the key elements of the world economy and provides a first step to further research for students and scholars in public policy, international studies, business, and the broader social sciences. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Information, in encyclopedia of library and information. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states.
What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like. Customs valuation encyclopedia 1980201 5 to assist the trade community. The world book encyclopedia by world book, inc, 2010, chicago, il edition, in english. We hope that this publication, together with seminars and increased access to u. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare minimum value of coin. World book encyclopedia encyclopedia sets encyclopedia center. With nearly 375 entries, this twovolume set moves victimology and crime prevention one step further into recognized scholarly fields whose research informs practice.
And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. What is a set of collier encyclopedias worth answers. Nevertheless, from the 9th edition onwards, the britannica was widely considered to have the greatest authority of any general english language encyclopaedia, 81 especially because of its broad coverage and.
Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. 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 hansonroachfowler. Uv by world book encyclopedia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. They are leather bound cream colored with s shield on the cover. Compiled and edited by francis lieber, americana was first published in volumes. Increasing economic globalization has made understanding the world economy more important than ever. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. I often see my boys just sitting reading, or just paging through, a volume. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. World book encyclopedia 2010 edition world book editors on. At least one other generalinterest encyclopedia in the united states, the world book, is still printing a 22volume yearly edition, said jennifer parello, a spokeswoman for world book inc. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by na, 1917.
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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The cia world factbook with global information on geography, people, governments, economies, communications, transportation, the military, and international issues. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Subsequent editions were published in 1911 20 volumes and 191820. 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. I have a complete 1974 edition of world book encyclopedia i excellent condi. Popper wrote over a number of years about what he called three worlds. The encyclopedia of victimology and crime prevention brings together in one authoritative resource the dispersed information and knowledge on both victimology and crime prevention. Customs and border protection rulings, will help the trade community to improve, as smoothly as possible, voluntary compliance with customs laws.
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