It seems like youve already tried some of the donation places that we normally recommend, such as finding a local recipient like a library. The set has a hard blue binding with silvertoned details and includes numbers 119 plus the annual supplement. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. Properly storing old books and manuscripts helps keep them in their current condition and maintain their value. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. The books are far too old to donate ive checked around with local charities. Vintage 1962 world book encyclopedia complete set 27 books with. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on. If you have a set of old encyclopedias on your shelves, here are some ways.
World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. Might want to check if you got a collectible, as some old encyclopedias are. 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. Ive checked online to see if i can sell them to a old rare books dealer, but the web sites ive seen specifically state that. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. A set of the world book encyclopedia set from 1948. From out of print books to antique and collectables, go digging beneath the dust covers and you may find a real gem. See more ideas about old encyclopedias, encyclopedia books and book crafts. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay.
My unwanted items include the full set of the 1986 world book encyclopedia. Over the following centuries, britannica became one of the most well known and trusted encyclopedia publishers in the western world. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. Buy old childrens books for a dose of nostalgia or why not find the first edition of your favourite novel. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on amazon. How to sell used britannica encyclopedias pen and the pad. They may keep the encyclopedias or sell them to someone and use the proceeds to buy needed books. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. World book 2019 world book encyclopedia order today.
Used bookstores regularly have sets of encyclopedias to sell, and. 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. My children never used it for school work only to look up information. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925.
World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, classic binding 22 volumes. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. Donate your old encyclopedias to a local school or library. A book is much more than its cover and our rare books range is here to prove it. Or our arc of the lake thrifty threads and things resale shoppe 425 hwy 42 kaiser, mo 5733021700. This option depends on the age of the books and whether or not schools and libraries accept older sets of encyclopedias. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book.
I like the weirdness there is in old, and no longer accurate data that is why i have a german atlas from the 30s and a few old dictionaries. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. Nov 28, 2017 explore kristianlouises board what to do with my old encyclopedias. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary. Why this book more expensive in paperback than in hardcover both new and used. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. See more ideas about book crafts, old encyclopedias and book page crafts. Otherwise, the pictures are great for craft projects.
Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. After the advent of the internet, however, hardcopy encyclopedias waned in popularity. It would seem obvious from this that this is therefore the worth of these books. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. Encyclopedia britannica set comes with a solid mahogany bookcase beautiful leather bound books this is a nice set 24. Make offer books x 18 set the new junior world encyclopedia 1974 vintage books 18 books. Many people have sent us messages requesting the value of a found or inherited vintage cookbook. I have a set of encyclopedias as old as i am, and i used to pore over them. For example, kdl subscribes to world book encyclopedias online. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy for you to find information wherever it is in the set. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding.
A library i used to work out had success with their friends group selling some old books sets as a weekend auction usually comparing prices on amazon. But each set of these highquality reference books costs thousands a sum most. How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth. Begin by choosing the proper environment for the books and manuscripts, keeping them out of direct sunlight and away from moisture. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. 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. Our massive collection of over 2 million cheap used books also comes with free delivery in the uk. Keep them, i actually went onto craigslist or our equivalent and bought a full set. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here.
Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation. Whether its the latest book release, fiction or nonfiction. Dec 16, 20 got or need old encyclopedias books recycle them into interesting items. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. Most public libraries accept donations of books from the public on the condition that they are free to do as they see best with them. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. World of books is one of the largest online sellers of secondhand books in the world. Set of encyclopedia britannica 1 24 1961 plus britannica britannica world atlas. Even if the school or library cannot use the books, they can sell them at school or library fundraisers. What is the best way to store old books and manuscripts. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies.
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