This collection includes a 1962 a through z 27 volume set, a set of yearbooks from 1963 to1969, a world atlas, and a pair of dictionaries. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Looking for a 1960s era illustrated world encyclopedia set. This list is for ya books that are set in the 1960s. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. The world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia. Click to read more about world book encyclopedia sets. Customs services and international tracking provided. Please contact us via ebay messages if you have any questions or. How much is a set of 1987 world book encyclopedias worth. World book classics 1988 in vg unread condition illustrated decorative set. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960.
Theyve sat in a bookshelf since they were purchased. I have no desire to get rid of my world book set, even though its from 1960, or the americana set from 1988 that i bought used from the library i worked for. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. Unfollow world book encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth. World book encyclopedia set 1990 122, yearbook 199296, science set 18. Check out our world book set selection for the very best in unique or custom. 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. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. Buy the world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. The world book encyclopedia 1974 complete set 22 volumes windex research guide. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. Morris jones with unidentified employee, circa 1940.
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Apr 11, 2009 how much is a world book encyclopedia set worth. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Books are in fairly good shape, but with noticable shelf wear and exterior tanning. The world book encyclopedia 1988 22 volumes including index beautiful bluegold covers with gold page edges on all three sides family tree section at beginning as shown. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. I believe it was called the illustrated world encyclopedia or something like that. In 2006, dangarembga published the book of not, a sequel to nervous conditions. Ya set in the 1900s ya set in the 1910s ya set in the 1920s ya set in the 1930s ya set in the 1940s ya set in the 1950s ya set in the 1960s ya set in the 1970s ya set in the 1980s ya set in the 1990s. Get the best deals on encyclopedia sets when you shop the largest online selection at. A company representative said, that year, that thousands of print sets are still.
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The world book encyclopedia 1988 22 volumes including index beautiful bluegold covers with gold page edges on all three sides family tree section at beginning as shown product information shipping weight 60 pounds asin b002ed0j9i. I am looking for a particular encyclopedia, circa 1960. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two. Ya set in the 1950s ya set in the 1960s ya set in the 1970s ya set in the 1980s. Presenting an extensive selection of books world book encyclopedia available for buying right now online. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. It was a set of about 20 volumes and the defining value of this set was, that in the rear of each volume was an alphabetical synopsis of many classic literary works. Best childrens books set in the 60s best books for kids set in the 1960s. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter.
Vintage complete set of encyclopedia britannica leather. These books are all like new inside, no marks, tears or missing pages. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. I dont want to toss it out if its of any value so please give us as much information as possible. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. An encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and high school students. 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. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. The 1988 world series was the 85th edition of major league baseballs championship series, and the conclusion of the 1988 major league baseball season. Includes six a, three f, one m, and three no volumes.
Indeed, the purpose of an encyclopedia is to collect knowledge disseminated around the globe. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. See all 6 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Books world book encyclopedia for sale aviation manuals. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22. 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.
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