This is intended to be as comprehensive as possible list of encyclopedias and. The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. See todays waverley book knowledge for sale, best offer and auction. A complete set of the book of knowledge from 1923 in hardcover. Little used with few writings in some of them, but with the price i paid. Vintage the book of knowledge 8 x volumes encyclopedia s very interesting. The value of knowledge stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Old encyclopedias, from any publisher, tend to be just that, old. The world book encyclopedia in twelve volumes with guide.
Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. Book of knowledge definition of book of knowledge by the. Make offer the book of knowledge complete set grolier 1928. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. 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. The new book of knowledge vintage set of books volume 18. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. I have recently discovered that there is the same book on show in a museum in vienna. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. I have a 1928 edition of the book of knowledge, published by the grolier society. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world. The outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people were able to read. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i on. In some dictionaries, such as those of the estiennes, a french family of book dealers. Use biblios advanced search page to get an idea of your books worth.
The book of knowledge childrensencyclopedia complete set of 20 volumes bound in ten classic burgundyleatherlike cloth over hard board covers, each measuring 634wide x 934 tall. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society originally largely a reprint of the british childrens encyclopaedia with revisions related to the united states by holland thompson, over time the encyclopedia evolved into a new entity entirely. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. Make offer 14 volumes 1970 the golden book encyclopedia set vintage hardcover. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. 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. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i by holland thompson, ph. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. Books are in overall good condition for their age with all pages appearing to be intact.
They are leather bound cream colored with s shield on the cover. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition mcloughlin, e v on. 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. This furnace initially has an x1 multiplier, but it can be increased when the items listed below are placed on the base to increase the multiplier to a maximum of x50,000 x50k, resulting in the secondhighest multiplier.
Make sure that the copy you have matches the copy that is being offered. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. Feb 23, 2012 i have a complete 1919 book of knowledge set. An illustrated encyclopedia with articles on history, lit. Find book of knowledge encyclopedias in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Obvious yellowing of pages consistent with age of book. This includes all twenty volumes, featuring a teal hard cover with embossed bronze designs and gold accents on the spine. The book of knowledge waverley note brand new in box not some of the exdisplay, clearance, returns, nonbox items that you will find in. The book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii antique vintage education 1 of 3 only 1 available the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii antique vintage education 2 2 of 3 the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii antique vintage. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. The book of knowledge 17 vol set 1918 grolier childrens encyclopedia antique. Almanhaj ebooks 4 a brief biography of the author he was abu khaithama zuhair ibn harb ibn shadaad annasaaee. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. It is the third enchantedtier item added to miners haven. Still, as the layout will be more inviting to less practiced readers than that of the world book encyclopedia 2007, and most of the illustrations are not available through the online version, this will be a good choice for smaller collections with an edition more than five years old, or for classrooms with limited internet access. Waverley book knowledge for sale in uk view 54 bargains. Waverley book knowledge pricevalue guide, valuation. Unfollow book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. One that is unique and continues to be of the greatest value to historians is. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. Deterioration from age only, and some wear from actually being used. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set.
This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. It is now possible to see, in the past 2,000 years of encyclopaedia production, the existence of a pattern closely related to the changing social needs of each age. If you find both, youll have a pretty solid idea of where it stands. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. Am of two minds about all quiet on the western front. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. World of knowledge encyclopaedia this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i. Top 140 books published in 1928 that people have added on goodreads. Ask us 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 askalibrarian service, or contact your local library. Was in a little beat down box but did not affect the books. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set. Do you have any knowledge of the book, or would you be able to guide me in regards to getting the book evaluated or even auctioning it off.
What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today what is the value of a l976 red white and blue,edition of world book set. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. Published by the grolier society and the amalgamated press limited, 1922. Knowledge is a familiarity, awareness, or understanding of someone or something, such as facts, information, descriptions, or skills, which is acquired through experience or education by perceiving, discovering, or learning. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. Good then you can use some of the information posted by others to help with this. To determine the true market value of a book, or any other collectible item, an appraisal may be necessary.
I have a few family books i would like to know the value of. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20. Ran across what i believe is a full set of 1927 the book of knowledge books. The information is out of date and there is really no market for them. Feb 22, 2007 if your encyclopedias are in good shape they are worth a lot. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Knowledge can refer to a theoretical or practical understanding of a subject. Encyclopedias are the most interesting books around because you can see how people thought 100 year ago and also how far we have come in technology. Our whats it worth feature will help you appraise it online. Again 1930s no3 thewonderful story of london published 1935 1940. You can stop in to almost any thrift shop or used bookstore and find sets of outdated encyclopedias gathering dust.
The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. Plus schoolsubject guide and graded courses of study books keyed to the 1952 book of knowledge, master keys to understanding the book of knowledge guide to using the index contained in last bound volume, and character education guide to the book. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. The books are complete with both color and greyscale illustrations. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value.
Ruby, this encyclopedia is not of high value and is not something we would offer at auction. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. Go to your nearest antique book dealer and see what they are worth. Rare antique world book encyclopedia set 1928 complete. Originally largely a reprint of the british childrens encyclopaedia with revisions related to the united states by holland thompson, over time the encyclopedia evolved into a new entity entirely. 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. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page.
This is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. I have had this book for a long time now and i am very interested in its worth. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library. The wonder book of knowledge, 1921 edition, illustrated by.
These are childrens encyclopedias by the grollier society, dated 1923. The new book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 20wxyz by editors of grolier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of knowledge is an enchantedtier item released in the knowledge update on june 30 th, 2018. The new book of knowledge has 50 pages of articles on birds, their anatomy, their habits, and so forth, rather in the fashion of a school textbook, but the old book of knowledge has 9 pages on storks, herons, and plovers alone, with information straight from the memory of an old bird watcher and afficionado including a flashy account of a. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia that leads to love of learning. Compendium of philosophy believed the knowledge of truth to be the. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. The dictionary of 19th century british book illustrators and caricaturists. These have been stored indoors in a living area since new, and are in very good shape. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. Vintage 1946 complete set 20 vols the book of knowledge. In comparing knowledge and product value, amidon 1997 observes that knowledge about how to produce products may be more valuable than the products themselves. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new. The common knowledge section now includes a series field.
Notice that, if knowledge is a cognitive performance that is an achievement, then with reference to the above set of claims, the robust virtue epistemologist can respond to not only the secondary value problem but also the tertiary value problem i. You might think its a rare and valuable book but dont know where to find its value. Unlike world book, comptons, and the britannica junior encyclop. If you really need a documented estimate of a books value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Childrens encyclopaedia 1910 in great britain and the book of knowledge. Leonard similarly points out that products are physical manifestations of knowledge and that their worth depends largely on the value of the embedded knowledge. I think the book is from the late 1928, so before ww ii. The grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume set 1964 edition. The book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book.
Well show you how to get a feel for what value has been attached to the title by booksellers and collectors. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. The new book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 20wxyz by editors of grolier and a great. The book of knowledge books are in fact by grolieramalgamated press 1927.