1964 book of knowledge encyclopedias

I have a complete set of the world book encyclopedia 1969 in. Here is a series of quotes and facts that can be found in the 1950s edition of the encyclopedia set. The first edition of the world book encyclopedia was published as simply the world book in 1917, by the hansonroachfowler company. I have a set of the world book encyclopedia, copy right 1964. Discover amazing local deals on encyclopedia set for sale. Is there any value in a full set of cream coloured. How much is a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedias with year books. World book encyclopedias 1964 complete set of 20 plus the yearbook. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u.

Edwards gauge nevada missouri columbia bicycle john deere 328 skid steer mens military belts john deere snow blowers photovac verizon cell phones samsung note farm mill. A book of knowledge the book of knowledge is a series of childrens encyclopedias printed from the 1800s to 1964. I have the complete set of the 1960 world book encyclopedias. Encyclopedias article about encyclopedias by the free. 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. Highlighting our big selection of the book of knowledge encyclopedia for sale online. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. For more than 2,000 years encyclopaedias have existed as summaries of extant scholarship in forms comprehensible to their readers. Encyclopedia britannica, 1964 edition posted on march 24, 2020 10 comments i first met this set of encyclopedias in 1976, when they were a dozen years old and i was just a bit younger. The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. Your sounds very complete and although there are a few worldwide that have come up this complete this is a nice set. 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.

What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition. Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. Book of knowledge definition of book of knowledge by the. The book, developed with the smithsonian institution, provides detailed information for each of its many illustrations. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt. Make offer the grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume set 1964 edition. These are childrens encyclopedias by the grollier society, dated 1923.

This advert is located in and around harrow, middlesex. When you obtain a new set of encyclopedias, or simply want to clear space in your home and use the internet for research, you might find yourself wondering what to. Knowledge encyclopedia is a large 10 x 12 and 360 pages book from dk publishing that benefits from big, colorful computergenerated images, including 3d images. 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 new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside inc.

Some might argue that the explanations dont go very deep, but that is to be expected from a general knowledge encyclopedia that covers a. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20. His brothers are always interested in looking at it as well but he is the one thats truly interested in the book. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition mcloughlin, e v on. This theme provided the focus and title for his second novel, the living and the. 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. Knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition share. 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. By the 1960s, sales of the americana and its sister publications under grolierthe book of knowledge, the book of popular science, and lands and peopleswere strong enough to support the companys occupancy of a large building variously named the americana building and the grolier building in midtown manhattan, at 575 lexington avenue. You can stop in to almost any thrift shop or used bookstore and find sets of outdated encyclopedias gathering dust.

Is there any value in a full set of cream coloured encyclopedia britannia books 1964 in a wooden cabinet looks as though specially made for them. The information is out of date and there is really no market for them. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. There are a lot of book collectors out there that would more than likely be interested in books like this. Encyclopaedia britannica, a new survey of universal knowledge. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. Old encyclopedias, from any publisher, tend to be just that, old. I have a large print 1964 world book encyclopedias 30 volumes very good con. Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. This is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes.

Find your the book of knowledge encyclopedia today. 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. How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad. The knowledge encyclopedia is essential reading for the whole family, covering every subject imaginable in breathtaking detail. Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on.

In the usa, the childrens encyclopedia was published in 1910 by grolier under the name the book of knowledge. Jean stafford began her career by writing three novels, but she shifted in the next 25 years to the production of mostly short stories. If a child in your life is interested in knowledge and science i highly recommend these encyclopedias because its the best gift you can give them. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I flip through some pages and i thirst for knowledge, on myriads of topics. Encyclopedias hardcover antiquarian and collectible books. The book of knowledge project gutenberg selfpublishing. The book of knowledge annual 1964 highlighting events of 1963 hardcover. Their history throughout the ages charted the development of encyclopedias from the ancient world to the twentieth century, showing how they progressed from being expensive handwritten works for learned readers to cheaper printed books for the general public.

The best gift she ever gave me was the world book encyclopedia, sold to her. Its easy to read, informative, and the illustrations are absolutely amazing. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. The story down at the dump included in the burnt ones, 1964 revisits and successfully reworks a theme that australian writer patrick white explored repeatedly during his halfcentury career as creator of novels, plays, short fiction, poems, and finally political polemic. Important american encyclopedias include colliers encyclopedia 24 vol. A complete set of the book of knowledge from 1923 in hardcover. The chicago published encyclopedia by field enterprises educational corp. Get the best deals on encyclopedias hardcover antiquarian and collectible books when you shop the largest online selection at.

I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. Encyclopaedia, reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or that treats a particular branch of knowledge in a comprehensive manner. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. These british book of knowledge encyclopedias were edited not by arthur mee, but by a series of different editors including harold fb wheeler the book of knowledge, circa 1935, john alexander hammerton the book of knowledge, 1955 and gordon stowell the new book of knowledge, 1959. The only way to gain the needed information is to read almost everything you can get your hands on. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume set 1964 edition.

Best books of 1964 fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. The complexities of space, science, nature, technology, art, history, and culture are broken down into simple subjects and supported by statistics, maps, timelines, and graphics to ensure total understanding. The world book encyclopedia 1964 collection artifact. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Ive read the knowledge encyclopedia cover to cover and enjoyed it immensely. I have a complete set of world book encyclopedias with 2 volume. Notable multivolume juvenile encyclopedias are the book of knowledge 1910, world book encyclopedia 1917, britannica junior 1934, comptons pictured encyclopedia 1922, and merit students encyclopedia 1967. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Still a pretty good year for literature, though, wasnt it.