The item youve selected was not added to your cart. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. One was the bluebound 1920s edition of the childrens encyclopedia which hed bought and the other was the 1930s wonderland of knowledge that his parents subscribed to when he was young. Panama was removed from the fatfgafi gray list in february 2016. Buy a cheap copy of the golden book encyclopedia deluxe.
The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. What is the value of1960 world book encyclopedia set answers. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set answers. The golden home and high school encyclopedia complete set. They were definitely used and loved stickers to prove excellent set. 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. I was interested in the title because i was born in the 50s and was too young to know what happened in 1959 to change everything and lead us toward the new frontier. Significant progress has been made to improve full compliance with antimoney laundering recommendations. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers. The year everything changed while trying to fill my bag on the last day of our towns library book sale. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116. The encyclopedia of philosophy hardcover hc books 1972, vol. The golden book encyclopedia abebooks passion for books. The first ten volumes are dedicated to one subject and one time period.
Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. Book value is the term which means the value of the firm as per the books of the company. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. I have seen pieces of the set for sale on ebay and a few other sets for sale from various years. I have been collecting all shapes and sizes of little golden books and other related items since 1986. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition open library. It is a complete reference about the world when internet was not yet the main source of written material for assignments by school age children. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america.
Authorartist az, authorartist za, highest price, lowest price, lowest total price, most recently listed, relevance. Great books of the western world 54 volume set by hutchins. The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete set some rubbing with some scuffing at corners, peeling to laminate surface on some, top and bottom spine of books worn. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Many of our biblio booksellers offer antique and rare civil war books that would add great value to your book collection. What is the value of 1959 encyclopedia britannica answers. Vintage grolier 1954 encyclopedia 10 volume complete set maroon ornate. Some of these books go into great detail about the american civil war, and some these selections include maps and posters from the civil war era. What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition.
Nov 30, 2010 very few encyclopedia sets are worth anything and many experienced book sellers will either not take them, automatically recycle them, or just give them away. Golden book encyclopedia complete set vol 116 1961. Golden book encyclopedia 16 volume set 1959 1960 3rd printing complete nice. This is a guide about finding the value of the encyclopedia americana. What is the value of1960 world book encyclopedia set. Vintage the golden book encyclopedia 16 volume set 1970. If you loved little golden books, louise wilkin probably had a hand in shaping your ideas about art. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960. New listing 1959 the golden book encyclopedia 116 in complete set vintage kids books. Mar 05, 2010 does a complete 1957 world book encyclopedia set in good condition have any value. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Welcome to the little golden book collector this site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. I have a complete 1952 set of great books of the western world by m hutchins.
We are keeping a close eye on developments and hope to reopen by the end of april if not sooner, circumstances permitting. Watch a brief walkthrough of little golden books history, including commentary by experts and authors, golden books editorial director diane muldrow, and childrens literature historian leonard marcus. Jan 31, 2014 there are some older encyclopedia sets that are valued by collectors. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. I have 24 volume set of colliers encyclopedia, 1968 to 1977 year books, and a through lobar, lobate through z are they worth anything. There are hundreds of authors of the 2006 world book encyclopedia. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker on. Unfollow the golden book encyclopedia 1959 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Now that christmas break is over its back to work for myself and back to school for my son bright and early tomorrow morning after two weeks of staying up late and getting up at noon each day. The new universal encyclopedia was revised by gordon stowell in 1959 and bound. Does anyone know what the set might be worth or if someone is interested in purchasing it. The value of older reference books is determined by a number of factors. Top 153 books published in 1959 that people have added on goodreads. Ruby, this encyclopedia is not of high value and is not something we would offer at auction.
The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes parker, bertha morris on. The earlier the printing date the greater the value. Book encyclopedia set in good condition have any value. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value, it would. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt. A 16volume hardcover edition was published from 1959 to 1969. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Little golden book collector little golden book collector.
The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker, 1959, simon and schuster edition, in english. Does anyone know please the approximate value of 1948 era the world book encyclopedia set in decent condition. Mar 29, 2020 home book quest the golden home and high school encyclopedia complete set vol the golden home and high school encyclopedia complete set volumes. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Set of golden book encyclopedia 1959 4th printing worn binding, 4 of the spines have words worn off, but all are fully intact. Does a complete 1957 world book encyclopedia set in good. The golden book encyclopedia 1959 edition open library. Similar in style to the book of knowledge, this 10 volume encyclopedia was.
The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 volume set az hardback, 1959. This complete set of golden book s history of the united states in 12 volumes is like a childs first encyclopedia. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. Finding the value of colliers encyclopedias thriftyfun. Online you arent going to find them because they cost more to ship then they are worth. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Each article in every volume is written by an individual author. The value of any book lies in the publication date and overall condition as well as how many publications are available and most importantly does anybody want it. Little golden books are something else i collect, and this one is particularly adorable. Media in category 1959 books the following 110 files are in this category, out of 110 total. The profusion of encyclopedias and the lack of the currency of their information often render them very low in value. As for the books of the year, they may have some value you can look into. Unfollow rare little golden books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth.
Finding the value of the encyclopedia americana thriftyfun. Others may be more difficult to place value on, but may have other uses. Make offer the golden book encyclopedia complete 16 volume set az hardback, 1959 illustrated medical and health. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Start by marking the golden book encyclopedia 20 volume set. I have a complete 1952 set of great books of the western. Please email me with any questions you may have prior to bidding on this item. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The author does not assume responsibility for any losses that are.
The golden book encyclopedia of natural science volume 1. There doesnt appear to be any missing pages, tears, or writing on the pages. The golden book encyclopedia 16 vol set bertha morris parker on. One of my favorite golden books never tired of hearing it read at bedtime. Panama still has a reputation worldwide for being a tax haven but has agreed to enhanced transparency, especially since the release in 2016 of the panama papers. Beautiful vintage 16 book complete set of the golden book encyclopedia deluxe edition published in 1959. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set. Vintage the golden book encyclopedia 16 volume set 1970 edition complete. This is a guide about finding the value of colliers encyclopedias. In the same year, the name western publishing company was adopted and common stock was issued with some eighty percent owned by management or employees. A study in magic and religion, written by the scottish anthropologist and classicist james george frazer 18541941 at cambridge university, was a culminating comparative study of. Great books of the western world 54 volume set by hutchins, robert maynard editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Book value is often used interchangeably with net book value or carrying value, which is the original acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation, depletion or amortization. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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