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I believe it was called the illustrated world encyclopedia or something like that. My grandparents have a full set of a 1968 edition world book encyclopedia set including the world book atlas that goes along with it. Vintage complete set of encyclopedia britannica leather 12th. 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. Books world book encyclopedia for sale aviation manuals. Encyclopedia americana international edition, complete 30 vol set 1974. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. The world book encyclopedia, 1989 by book, incorporated. Best childrens books set in the 60s best books for kids set in the 1960s.
A lot of thirteen hardcover volumes of the world book encyclopedia, dating from the 1960s1970s. 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. Includes six a, three f, one m, and three no volumes. Nervous conditions is set in the african country then known as rhodesia in the early 1960s. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960. Looking for a 1960s era illustrated world encyclopedia set. 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.
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I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. Duane cowin and their sevenyearold daughter, dorane, first parent purchasers of the 1947 edition of the world book encyclopedia at their home in lansing, michigan world book photo by clair reid inset. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. Theyve sat in a bookshelf since they were purchased. Presenting an extensive selection of books world book encyclopedia available for buying right now online. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. The 1988 world series was the 85th edition of major league baseballs championship series, and the conclusion of the 1988 major league baseball season. Get the best deals on encyclopedia sets when you shop the largest online selection at.
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. The world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia. World book classics 1988 in vg unread condition illustrated decorative set. Customs services and international tracking provided. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. They are not actual photos of the physical item for sale and should not be relied upon as a basis for edition or condition. 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. The world book encyclopedia 1974 complete set 22 volumes windex research guide. Buy a cheap copy of the world book encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corporation staff.
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Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. The photos displayed within our listings are stock photos provided by ebay and the publisher as a visual aid. World book encyclopedia 1988, 22 volume set plus 7 year books. Click to read more about world book encyclopedia sets. 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. Books are in fairly good shape, but with noticable shelf wear and exterior tanning. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at. According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. Apr 11, 2009 how much is a world book encyclopedia set worth.
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