This wonderful set shows almost no cover and binding ware and has no. The world book encyclopedia world book, inc an encyclopedia designed especially to meet the needs of elementary, junior high, and senior high school students. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia. 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. Used vintage 1990 world book encyclopedia set volumes for. Set of 23 world book encyclopedia science year books vol 19812002missing 1986. Bermarkas di chicago, illinois ensiklopedia ini merilis edisi pertama pada 1917 8 volume yang berlanjut dengan edisi terbaru. The world book encyclopedia set 1977 az 22 volumes, brown, gold tipped pages see more like this set of 23 world book encyclopedia science year books vol 19812002missing 1986 new other. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The world book encyclopedia 22 volume set 1990 year books. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. Now i cant imagine any child, or even myself, using an encyclopedia with its limited information with the vast amount of information available on the internet. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
The editors of the first edition emphasized the use of everyday, simple language in the eightvolume set. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Gave them to the custodian with instructions they were to immediately go into the dumpster. Set of encyclopedia britannica 1 24 1961 plus britannica britannica world atlas. Set of eleven betsey bates world book annual christmas plate series here we have an absolutely beautiful set of 11 world book encyclopedia betsey bates annual christmas plate series. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. Volume 1 a soldvolume 2 b soldvolume 3 cch soldvolume 4 cicz soldvolume 5 d soldvolume 6 e soldvolume. Apr 23, 2020 world book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. In the early 21st century comptons contained more than 8,000 main articles in 25 volumes. World book encyclopediapublished since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work. Please contact us via ebay messages if you have any questions or. Details about the world book encyclopaedia 1990 world book 24 books full set complete set. World book encyclopedia set mid century era blue covers 1960 etsy.
Get the best deals on world book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at. Childcraft encyclopedia set free shipping world book. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. 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. They are not actual photos of the physical item for sale and should not be relied upon as a basis for edition or condition. The world book encyclopedia, 1990 1990, hardcover for sale. The 9th and 10th editions are so numerous that they are of small value. Details about the world book encyclopaedia 1990 world book 24 books full set.
The world book encyclopedia 1990 complete 22 volume set world book on. Ensiklopedia ini disusun yang mencakup bidangbidang utama dalam pengetahuan secara seragam, tetapi memiliki penekanan pada sisi ilmiah, teknik dan medis. The world book encyclopedia 1990 complete 22 volume set hardcover january 1, 1990 by world book author. Get the best deals on encyclopedia sets when you shop the largest online selection. Nevertheless, from the 9th edition onwards, the britannica was widely considered to have the greatest authority of any general english language encyclopaedia, 81 especially because of its broad coverage and.
The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. A 22volume, highly illustrated, az general encyclopedia for all ages, featuring sections on how to use world book, other research aids, pronunciation key, a student guide to better writing, speaking, and research skills, and comprehensive index. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. The original editors had three criteria for including a book in the series. New listing lot of 5 the world book year books encyclopedia set 1990 s 91 thru 95 events. Buy the world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia online at alibris. Is a complete set of 1983 world book encyclopedias in very good condition w. All books have bindings and covers decorated with gold lettering and each has gold page edges.
Comptons by britannica, a general reference work for home, school, and library, designed primarily for children and young people in the upper elementary grades and high school and for family use. My item code large heavy hard full set allow 48 kg to ship 2 illustrated hard covers x 24 volumes suit teachers or home schooling lots of illustrations most are very good some may have minor storage wear no folds no bend pages crisp with tight spinesfirst few pages may have some storage yellowing. Finding the value of encyclopedia britannica encyclopedias. Great books of the western world is a series of books originally published in the united states in 1952, by encyclop. World book encyclopedia book set complete 22 volume 1990. A company representative said, that year, that thousands of print sets are still ordered annually. Britannica great books of the western world complete set burgundy 60 vols. World book encyclopedia set 1990 122, yearbook 199296, science set 18. Great books of the western world by encyclopedia britannica jan 1, 1990. Used vintage 1990 world book encyclopedia set volumes for sale in livermore vintage 1990 world book encyclopedia set volumes posted by jd in livermore. I often looked at and relied on that encyclopedia for information this was in the 80s. The world book editorial staff presents information from the vast reservoir of knowledge in the most. The world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia.
My newest is a 1991 americana, which i snagged from a public library that was getting rid of them. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. Lists all the significant fixed and rotary wing aircraft which have been manufactured since the first decade of the twentieth century. The photos displayed within our listings are stock photos provided by ebay and the publisher as a visual aid. Frances whitefield, center, executive director of the florence crittenton home, accepts a set of the world book encyclopedia from miss dorothy thur, left, and mrs. It was written by about 100 fulltime editors and more than 4,000 contributors. The complete encyclopedia of world aircraft book, 1997. The 2010 version of the 15th edition, which spans 32 volumes and 32,640 pages, was. Colorful photos and bold, playful illustrations add to the fun activities and help young children to learn about arts, plants, the universe, earth, human. Single volumes the d from a set of britannicas, for example sell for proportionately less. 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 joy of knowledge full encyclopedia 52 book set new. How and why collection this childrens classic weaves together illustrations, photographs, activities, and a childfriendly tone to create a comprehensive picture of the world.
Hi, for everyone asking questions as to the value of encyclopaedia britannica sets, the basic guideline is that the 1st up until the 8th editions have great collector values, defined by condition. For sale greensboro, nc 1990 world book encyclopedia set of 22 red plus 8 volumes of year books 19901997 and the 1991 volume of science year includes research. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. My item code large heavy hard full set allow 48 kg to ship 2 illustrated hard covers x 24 volumes suit teachers or home schooling lots of illustrations most are very good some may have minor storage wear no folds no bend pages crisp with tight spinesfirst few pages may have some storage yellowing this. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. The world book encyclopaedia 1990 world book 24 books full. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. World encyclopedia of science, 1990 8 vol set book ebay. Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. The world book encyclopaedia 1990 world book 24 books full set complete set. Jan 14, 2015 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. Beautiful set 11 betsey bates world book annual christmas.
Vintage 1990 world book encyclopedia set volumes 121. 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. Timeline of the second opium war arrow war timeline of the first opium war. In 1990 funk and wagnalls published a new set of the books, with slightly different information and titles. Vintage men and women of science encyclopedia volume 8 by the world book. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Like newthese are like new copies with tight spines and little evidence of wear or useagei bought the set new in 1990 or 1991 and my kids didnt use them. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. World book encyclopedia ensiklopedia buku dunia adalah ensiklopedia cetak yang dipublikasikan di amerika serikat. This material was previously published in 1990 as part of the reference set airplane. The world book encyclopedia, 1990 1990, hardcover for.
I have a complete set of 1990 world book encyclopedias with 17 year books 1. 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. A charlie brown encyclopedia set is a set of educational books featuring cartoon characters from the popular charles schulz comic. But as sales plunged in the 1990s, world books results were no longer broken out in berkshire hathaway financial reports. Volume 1 a soldvolume 2 b soldvolume 3 cch soldvolume 4 cicz soldvolume 5 d soldvolume 6 e soldvolume 7 fvolume 8.
The other day a kid looked up germany, and discovered there were two of them. Set of 23 world book encyclopedia science year books vol 1981. Happened to get a truckload of books one time which contained an older encyclopedia set. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. Included are the full basic 22 volume set with index. For sale greensboro, nc 1990 world book encyclopedia set of 22 red plus 8 volumes of year books 1990 1997 and the 1991 volume of science year includes research. Including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume encyclopaedia britannica volume 1, a to antarah excellent preowned condition.
The world book encyclopedia 22 volume set 1990 perfect vintage condition. In the 20th century, successful competitors included colliers encyclopedia, the encyclopedia americana, and the world book encyclopedia. Encyclopedia britannica set comes with a solid mahogany bookcase beautiful leather bound books this is a nice set 24. The world book encyclopedia volume 2 b and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What is a set of 1987 world book encyclopedias worth. World book encyclopedia wikipedia bahasa indonesia.
The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia alibris. Seven of the eleven plates include their original coas. The encyclopedia deliberately uses nontechnical language and abundant graphics to make it especially accessible to students and general readers without sacrificing depth and accuracy. The world book encyclopedia 1990 complete 22 volume set.