To help you find a good home for your wellmaintained reference books, we came up with a few other options for you to try. Donate your old encyclopedias to a local school or library. A few of the 100 book owners on line carried small treasures, but. My old encyclopedias just arent worth anything anymore. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Get the best deals on world book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at.
Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. I ended up with an old set of encyclopedias when my parents moved. Ive got a 1957 edition of the britannica as well as an encyclopedia devoted to. Keep them, i actually went onto craigslist or our equivalent and bought a full set.
The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. New listingworld book encyclopedia 1976 22 volumes complete set hardcover. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. My old encyclopedias just arent worth anything anymore blues. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. So, that 1958 set of world books isnt going to pay off your car loan, but it might bring in. Many people believe that they cant do anything to protect their privacy online, but thats not true. The set includes 28 volumes az plus 11 annual updates answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. If you are looking for nostalgic music, news and nostalgia tv shows, then you have to browse our nostalgia news and memorabilia section a must read for baby boomers who.
The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set. Catalog your books from amazon, the library of congress and 4941 other libraries. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. They have basically been replaced by online encyclopedias such as wikipedia. They were from 1962 and the information in them was long out of date. Staring at these books, the upcycling gears in this diy. I posted them on free cycle and this place with senior residences was trying to create a library.
Jan 09, 2008 i ended up with an old set of encyclopedias when my parents moved. Depending on what the publication information is for your set of 1917 encyclopedias, and what condition each book is in, your set could be worthless or worth thousands. Librarything connects you to people who read what you do. This option depends on the age of the books and whether or not schools and libraries accept older sets of encyclopedias. The world book encyclopedia 1967 complete set volumes 120 na on. I managed to get rid of my old encyclopedias at a senior home. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide. You can check online for old book collectors, on craigslist and other retail sites for possibilities. Before you toss out those old encyclopedias, youll want to read todays column.
Apr 04, 2019 outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. This is the book world s annual version of the antiques roadshow. I think my parents purchased about 1012 years of them. Jim romenesko rounds up coverage from the times, the chicago tribune, and elsewhere. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for. If you have no plans for a garage sale anytime in the near future, ask a friend or family member if they would put your encyclopedias out for sale at their yard sale. Mar 25, 2015 old ones will be sold off at those book fairs like they have at the mall.
I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Instead of tossing his old encyclopedias, he transforms them. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book. Check with your local council website to find out if your books can be recycled. I called a few used book stores to see if they were worth anything. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. Weve found that old encyclopedias are hot items in the local church yard sales among our immigrant population, most of whom are latin american or southeast asian. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right. You may try a rare book dealer to see if they have any collector value, but i would highly doubt you could get more. If you have an old set of collectible collier encyclopedias you might wonder if.
Rummaging through his parents house, one diyer recently found a set of old encyclopedias lying around, completely unused and forgotten. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. See what bloggers and the media say about librarything.
Unfortunately encyclopedia sets have little resale value. Jan 14, 2015 old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. Jan 19, 2020 this is so sad, but last year when i was cleaning out my house i threw away an entire set of 1972 world book encyclopedias. Make offer the young childrens encyclopedia britannica in good cond vintage 1977. The encyclopedia, the company says, now lives beyond the book its volumes of knowledge are now dished up in a variety of online services, dvds, and mobile apps.
Any type of books like this are considered outdated and not worth much at all. It breaks my heart because i know how much money those things cost way back when. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. See more ideas about book crafts, old encyclopedias and book page crafts. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. 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. And in our research we found that, indeed, many book donation organizations, like the prison book program, specify that they do not accept reference books like encyclopedia. Funny, i also grew up with the world book, and also remember spending hours reading it.
This years berkshire annual meeting is the first time in years that the print product has been hauled out for. The last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation. They are a completed set with dictoionary, blue in color. Old bibles, old encyclopedias, old copies of shakespeares and other common books printed in huge quantities.
But the magazines, encyclopedias, and just plain dirty books were put on a free shelf. Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. The encyclopedia britannica was expensive, useless, and. Dec, 2019 this page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy for you to find information wherever it is in the set. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. Sell your old encyclopedias at your next garage sale. Even if the school or library cannot use the books, they can sell them at school or library fundraisers.
How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. 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. I also had the world book science yearbooks and world book year books. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. I dont even know where id put an encyclopedia set now, but as my kids now approach the age at which i remember reading encyclopedias, i keep wondering whether they are going to miss out on something by not having one. 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. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. Unless they are very vintage, or unusually attractive, there isnt much interest in them, even in pristine condition. Jan 17, 2018 what is a set of world book encyclopedia worth. The world book encyclopedia was my internet surfing in elementary and high school. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids.
How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias.
Obsolete encyclopedias arent worth anything asked in reference books what should you do with old world book encyclopedias. Nov 28, 2017 explore kristianlouises board what to do with my old encyclopedias. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books. Instead of tossing his old encyclopedias, he transforms. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. Unfortunately for those hoping to make a little money selling their old sets, most are considered worthless, and many libraries and community book sales are refusing to accept them. Falling victim to the limited shelf space availability at the librarys storage facility, the volume remained unaccounted for in the basement for 46 years. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Due to its very limited numbers, in our time is considered one of the rare books for book collectors around the world. The humanities department has resources to help you find out.
The young childrens encyclopedia britannica in good cond vintage 1977. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. Encyclopedias, even from the late 1800s, arent to my knowledge in that class. Jul 24, 2018 if you cant find a way to donate your old reference books in their current form, consider using them in a craft or decorating project.
World book 2019 world book encyclopedia order today. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. Weve seen ideas like using books as a base for a coffee table or other furniture, making wall art by printing graphic images on reference book pages, and carving a secret compartment into a book. Make offer books x 18 set the new junior world encyclopedia 1974 vintage books 18 books. Apr 12, 2012 encyclopaedia britannica has declared that its latest print edition will be its last. Nov 07, 2014 old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I didnt want them, local schools and the library wouldnt touch them. Single volumes the d from a set of britannicas, for example sell for proportionately less. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book encyclopedias. Mar 12, 2019 here are tips from the world s leading appraisers to help determine whether your library contains any treasures. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set world book on. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures.
Mar 05, 2012 these 1964 sets of the world book encyclopedia are modest in value when you consider the number of volumes and the many that are in very good condition. I wouldnt keep a science and tech enyclopedia for anything other than. The world book encyclopedia 1967 complete set volumes 120. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language, easytounderstand diagrams, and colorful photographs to provide comprehensive and engaging research materials for young learners. Nov, 2016 unfortunately for those hoping to make a little money selling their old sets, most are considered worthless, and many libraries and community book sales are refusing to accept them. If you do want to throw your books away, recycling is the best and most environmentallyfriendly option. There are, however, a very few encyclopedias that are considered noteworthy enough that they can sell for several hundred dollars. Its rep would say only that thousands of print sets are still ordered each year, mostly by schools who use them as teaching tools for library.
The only official sales outlet is the companys website. I have found old encyclopedias and magazines specifically national geographic magazine very useful in homeschooling my daughters. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias.
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