The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. We are moving to a smaller residence and need to sell these. Id like to replace the 1951 britannica set we lost to water damage, along with the bookcase that came with it, but i would only take it off someones. Apr 11, 2009 how much is a world book encyclopedia set worth. The condition will be in bold print and underlined. What should i do with a complete 1984 encyclopedia set. When i was a kid, my parents had an old world book encyclopedia set. Adolf hitler was the dictator or absolute ruler of germany from 1934 to 1945 and leader of the national socialist german workers party, known as the nazi party. Duane cowin and their sevenyearold daughter, dorane, first parent purchasers of the 1947 edition of the world book encyclopedia at their home in lansing, michigan world book photo by clair reid inset. Morris jones with unidentified employee, circa 1940.
I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. The encyclopedia, the company says, now lives beyond the bookits volumes of knowledge are now dished up in a variety of online services, dvds, and mobile apps. Here is the link to the sets that sold so you can see if one is similar to your set. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia set 1974. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Sweden had one of the largest punk scenes outside of england and the united states in the late 1970s possibly the worlds largest per capita. I have a complete set of 1990 world book encyclopedias with 17 year books 1. I have a set of world book dictionaries 24 volumes. The 1958 set was not a stand out set but there have been several sets sold on ebay this year which is a little unusual. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
The world book encyclopedia 22 volume set 1987 ebay. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like. Nongenre novels and short stories written after the 1970s, but set at least partially in the 1970s. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for. Ya set in the 1970s 69 books meet your next favorite book. The world book encyclopedia leather bound 1987 22 volume set hardcover january 1, 1987 by scott fetzer author. Including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume encyclopaedia britannica volume 1, a to antarah excellent preowned condition. It is not a complete set and includes multiple copies of the same volume from different editions. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. Jun 11, 2011 i have a complete 1984 world book encyclopedia set which includes 22 books as well as additional year books. World book encyclopedia for sale in uk view 75 bargains. The series title was childcraft the how and why library. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
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Includes six a, three f, one m, and three no volumes. The world book encyclopedia and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The young childrens encyclopedia 16 book complete set. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. I got a used set of volumes exlibrary that are in terrific shape. What is a set of 1987 world book encyclopedias worth. I loved to be able to look up articles on just about any topic i wanted. Pages in category films set in 1987 the following 79 pages are in this category, out of 79 total. A lot of thirteen hardcover volumes of the world book encyclopedia, dating from the 1960s1970s. Vintage the world book encyclopedia of science complete. The twins defeated the cardinals four games to three to win the series. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Other readers should have given the book mostly 3 stars and above. Dear wbe 1974, the good news is the pictures in the books are worth more than the set.
Through three of its five divisions, the company markets hundreds of different reference and educational products in more than 50 countries and in more than a dozen languages. Dec 12, 2019 donate the encyclopedia set to goodwill or the salvation army. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. I have a complete 1984 world book encyclopedia set which includes 22 books as well as additional year books. Complete 1987 24 set world book encyclopedia set plus dictionary set atlas 1988 and 1989 year books 1988 and 1989 science year books 7 set encyclopedia of science great value and in excellent condition local pick up only. Donate the encyclopedia set to goodwill or the salvation army. Vintage the world book encyclopedia 1984, vintage reference. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. We have a complete 1978 set of world book encyclopedias.
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Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Ya set in the 1900s ya set in the 1910s ya set in the 1920s ya. See all 8 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The world book encyclopedia leather bound 1987 22 volume set. Childcraft the how and why library 1987 edition world book inc. Books are in good preowned condition, clean and odor free. What is a complete set of encyclopedia books worth answers. A marshall cavendish handbook in 52 volumes the complete set of 52 magazines are included dating from 1987 the magazines were released as a guide to better fishing and run through tips of the trade hobby, tools, fish, locations etc a rare collection for the enthusiast. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside hardcover january 1, 2005 by inc. Please feel free to check out my other items, ask me any questions and pop back from time to time to see my range of products growing.
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