The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. Pages in category novels set in the 1950s the following 72 pages are in this category, out of 72 total. Top rare record dealer get help from an expert click here welcome to the iguide 78 rpm record price guide is proud to host the online 78 rpm record price guide. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Concerns the zeitgeist of the time, disillusioned hippies, and so forth sort of like a southern californian fear and loathing but. 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. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. I have a full set of the 1969 world book encyclopedias az and 3 additional year books of important happenings along with 3 dictionaries. 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. The historical fiction label gets tricky with modern time periodsespecially the 80s and 90s. Im just wondering how much these actually cost theres about 29 books. World book encyclopedia and childcraft, 1960 edition. This set of six books was published, by the childs world, inc.
What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. Bjoland editor complete set 16 up for auction is the entire set of six the childs world stories of childhood books. Like new world book encyclopedia set 16 volumes for any questions please write, i will be glad to answer. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. I have a complete set of 1960 world book encyclopedias plus large dictionary book set of two and yearly update books from 1962 to1969 also a reading and study guide and an annual 1961 supplement. Rare antique world book encyclopedia set 1928 complete. 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. The information is completely out of date, and theyre encyclopedias for kids. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition.
Set 1960 1 20 by field enterprises educational corp. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. Pages in category novels set in the 1960s the following 100 pages are in this category, out of 100 total. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website. Price new from used from hardcover, 1994 please retry. This set includes all six books and was printed in 1950. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion.
The world book encyclopedia by, 1970, field enterprises educational corp. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. Photographer theo bandi prepares to take a color photo of american gothic by grant wood at the art institute of chicago, chicago, illinois. Dear cricket your 1963 novel is historical fiction if the storys events depend on the time period.
A lot of thirteen hardcover volumes of the world book encyclopedia, dating from the 1960s1970s. Best childrens books set in the 60s best books for kids set in the 1960s. I am trying to foundout the value of a fullset of 1971 world book encyclopedia. This list is broken down by age but there are many books that can be enjoyed by some or all of the age groups.
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. What is the value of1960 world book encyclopedia set answers. The world book encyclopedia in twelve volumes with guide. Please use zoom feature to check item condition, and contact us with any questions prior to purchasing. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set.
My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. Ya set in the 1960s this list is for ya books that are set in the 1960s. The world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia. Check out our encyclopedia set selection for the very best in unique or custom. What are some good fiction books set in the 60s70s. I have the sets of the encyclopedia britannica from 1960s edition they have been used maybe a handful of times i also have a set of popular science books. 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. I always combine shipment of multiple winning bids when possible. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. A new, distinctive, and independent library of reference dealing with events and developments of the period 1910 to 1921 inclusive volumes 32 by na and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Retro 1960 complete set encyclopedia world book 119 volumes. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. The world book encyclopedia book set az bonus study guide hardcover staging world book.
A company representative said, that year, that thousands of print sets are still ordered annually, mostly by. If the story could just as easily take place in another time period, then its general fiction. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia from 1960. Collageand hollow out the books and repurpose them into shadowboxes with music boxes inside, or dig into the. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. It is not a complete set and includes multiple copies of the same volume from different editions. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. Newnes pictorial knowledge for sale in uk view 59 ads.
How much would something like this be worth to a collector. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The world book encyclopedias 1972 edition complete full set with. World book encyclopedia 2018, 22 volume set 9780716601180. I have a set of world book dictionaries 24 volumes. Buy the world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book encyclopedia online at alibris.
Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional. Here youll find a list of books that are either set in the 1950s or were written during this time. Written now and set then only, or also ones written then and set in the present. Buy the world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. Full complete set of 1962 world book encyclopedias. 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. World book encyclopedia 2003 volume 15 p replacement spare from set isbn 0716601044 by world book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For your consideration rare find, compelet set from the 1960s. Morris jones, photo editor frank fenner, and managing editor dave whitney, circa 1958 world book photo by rie gaddis wehrmann.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Well, im currently reading the following and would recommend it. Britannica book of the year x 19 mainly 1960 to 1980 combe martin, devon 19 copies of the above books all in good condition make great presents to celebrate weddings, birthdays etc depending on the year ie if you were married in 1978 it would tell you everything that happened that year of any note. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right.