A visual dictionary of curiosities, or perhaps invest in a copy of the knowledge book. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. Created in the 18th century during the intellectual movement known as the scottish enlightenment, encyclopaedia britannica was first published one volume at a time over a threeyear period. We have a complete 1978 set of world book encyclopedias.
Apr 12, 2012 encyclopaedia britannica has declared that its latest print edition will be its last. Older sets of encyclopedias can carry excellent value as well, especially if theyre in good condition. Over the following centuries, britannica became one of the most well known and trusted encyclopedia publishers in the western. You can ship them or deliver them to their locations in atlanta, ga. May 05, 2018 the last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. Set of encyclopedia britannica 1 24 1961 plus britannica britannica world atlas. But the magazines, encyclopedias, and just plain dirty books were. In 1978, world book was purchased by scott fetzer company, an ohio conglomerate that left the encyclopedia company in chicago. Donate the encyclopedia set to goodwill or the salvation army. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. Dec 16, 20 got or need old encyclopedias books recycle them into interesting items. Jan 10, 2020 to get rid of old books, begin by finding somewhere to donate them, such as your local library or a book donation charity that will give them to people in need.
When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Originally it was 20 volumes and considered to be one of the top three major english language encyclopedias.
With articles covering every topic from basketball to bacteria, this. I still have the set my parents bought back in the early sixties, a world book set, plus a set of year books covering from 1966 to 1978. In 1985, the scott fetzer company was purchased by berkshire hathaway. Encyclopedias are quickly becoming obsolete, which makes them harder to donate. It is not difficult then to see how the yongle volume could have been misplaced back in 1968 when it was still considered the world s largest encyclopedia. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. 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. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad. Shop the latest titles by world book encyclopedia at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Unfortunately for those hoping to make a little money selling their old.
Old encyclopedias are less impacted by such fallbacks due to the atomic nature of the information they contain, but are nevertheless more vulnerable due to the size and the number of volumes. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. We used to live in an area which had frequent power cuts, so we invested in a large ups system to keep the. I grew up with the world book encyclopedia, not britannica. Bookmooch if you are looking to receive books back in exchange for your donation, try bookmooch, a community for exchanging used books. Books for africa collects new and gently used books to stock libraries and schools in africa. My own kids ages 16 and 8 have used them at various times for basic stuff. The unlikely strategy behind buffetts investments in. He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included.
Is it really going to make a world of difference if madame curie died on the 4th or the 5th when you are trying to look. The publishers described it as a scholarly, systematic, continuously revised summary of the knowledge that is most significant to mankind. Books that are very damaged or unusable are likely to be disposed of. While many libraries house these reference books, consumers often shy away from purchasing them. There are, however, a very few encyclopedias that are considered noteworthy enough that they can sell for several hundred dollars. What is the value for a full set of 1981 world book. If you are one of those persons who keeps a 20year old world almanac for ready reference, uses spoiled milk on your cereal and eats freezerburned meat because you cant stand to throw out food you spent good money on, and keeps a ball of string because, hey, you never know when you might need it, then go for it. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language, easytounderstand diagrams, and colorful photographs to provide comprehensive and engaging research materials for young learners. There are some encyclopedias for which there is such an abundant supply andor. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. New listing lot of 10 the world book year books encyclopedia set 1980s 81 thru 90 events. 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.
The last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. With them are year books and science year books dating from 1976 to 1995. Nov 28, 2017 explore kristianlouises board what to do with my old encyclopedias. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. There are many of these books and as much as i want to get rid of them, they have some sentimental value as well.
The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Encyclopedia britannica set comes with a solid mahogany bookcase beautiful leather bound books this is a nice set 24. World book 2019 world book encyclopedia order today. Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. If you buy encyclopedias textbooks online with us you can look through hundreds of different books that could help you in any number of ways.
I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. One of my prized possessions is a set of the grove dictionary of music and musicians from the 1920s. This option depends on the age of the books and whether or not schools and libraries accept older sets of encyclopedias. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Before you toss out those old encyclopedias, youll want to read todays column. After the advent of the internet, however, hardcopy encyclopedias waned in popularity. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. What is the value of the world book encyclopedia date 1976. How two artists turn old encyclopedias into beautiful, melancholy art. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. Education is world books commitment and its editorial team is world books strength. Even if the school or library cannot use the books, they can sell them at school or library fundraisers. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. See more ideas about book crafts, old encyclopedias, book page crafts. There are all kinds of crafts, ranging from elaborate bookpage sculpture and origami, to simply.
When youre ready to donate used books as part of the decluttering process, heres the top places to consider, with suggestions for textbooks, kids books, novels, and more. We are moving to a smaller residence and need to sell these. 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. Unfortunately old sets of encyclopedias typically dont have much value, they have become dated.
Better world books has dropboxes across the country. State libraries may accept donations of encyclopedias as well. What do i do with an outdated set of encyclopedias. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids. And reference books are among the types of titles theyre specifically seeking. Shelters that are geared toward helping children and that have educational standards will often accept donations of encyclopedias.
Everything you need to know to get by in the 21st century. The world book encyclopedia, 2019, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. That year, the company had a sales force of 60,000 and vastly outsold encyclop. Dec 12, 2019 give the encyclopedia set to a local shelter. How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth.
There are other organizations that accept donations, such as books for africa, which distributes books to people in need in africa. Better world books bwb collects and sells books online to donate books and fund literacy initiatives worldwide. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Dave shaw remembers when the encyclopedia salesman came to his familys rural cass city home in michigans thumb nearly 35 years ago. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. They may keep the encyclopedias or sell them to someone and use the proceeds to buy needed books. How to sell used britannica encyclopedias pen and the pad. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. A complete, 22volume 1986 world book encyclopedia had the buy it. So, that 1958 set of world books isnt going to pay off your car loan, but it.
There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. You can check online for old book collectors, on ebay, craigs list and other retail sites for possibilities. What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today. A library i used to work out had success with their friends group selling some old books. Quality bookseller with free shipping that donates a book for every book sold. Or our arc of the lake thrifty threads and things resale shoppe 425 hwy 42 kaiser, mo 5733021700. Mar 18, 2017 world book world book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. Jim romenesko rounds up coverage from the times, the chicago tribune, and elsewhere. You can find more about their donation process here.
Youngsters and grownups alike will make discoveries and find new things to learn. Colliers encyclopedia was first published by crowell, collier and macmillan in 1950. This encyclopedia is more than thirty years out of date. Dec, 2019 encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. How two artists turn old encyclopedias into beautiful. The encyclopedia britannica was expensive, useless, and. Nov 07, 2014 old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. Single volumes the d from a set of britannicas, for example sell for. World book online is an engaging, verified, and trustworthy digital resource for grades prek through high school. Alternatively, sell the books online on sites such as ebay or amazon to make some money off of them. I am not much of an impulse buyer, but when i read that there were only 800 sets remaining thats what they say, at least i jumped right in and paid. How much should i sell a complete set of encyclopedias. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias.
Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. Whether youre clearing out your basement or paring down your belongings, selling a set of used britannica encyclopedias can take some creativity. Someone looking to purchase a world book encyclopedia can do so at many retail stores or online. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt exceedingly difficult, but there is market variation. Top places to donate used books home storage solutions 101. Donate your old encyclopedias to a local school or library. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. Have you had success selling, donating, or repurposing reference books. I am going to have a yard sale this weekend, and i have these encyclopedias from 1976. Family members will find themselves browsing through volumes on lazy afternoons.
How to recycle books and magazines while magazine subscriptions are on a recent decline and book sales are holding steady, its likely you have a stockpile of both these products on your coffee table, in your bookshelf or collecting dust in the garage. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. Shaw was 9 years old, and had persuaded his parents to get a brandspankingnew set of encyclopedia britannica. Bush, which ends with the november 2002 elections, mentions his efforts during that year to focus world attention on iraq.
Although were based in yorkshire well travel far and wide to buy good books. Jul 17, 2008 i am going to have a yard sale this weekend, and i have these encyclopedias from 1976. Encyclopaedia britannica has declared that its latest print edition will be its last. Old encyclopedias go through a phase where they are simply outdated, and then they go through a phase where they are interesting from a historical perspective, and then they enter a phase where they are valuable historical documents. I have a complete set of 1990 world book encyclopedias with 17 year books 1.
Some crafters might be interested for using them to make altered books or for decoupage projects. 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. Bookstores suck as barnes and nobles and waldenbooks would sell encyclopedias. Apr 02, 2012 unfortunately old sets of encyclopedias typically dont have much value, they have become dated. If you cant find a way to donate your old reference books in their current form. Or you may find someone who does altered art with books. Whether you are proving a point during a dinnertable discussion or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here. Buy cheap encyclopedias books online encyclopedias book. The world book encyclopedia is a great reference set, and a source of pure pleasure reading, too.
If you have a set of old encyclopedias on your shelves, here are some. Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy for you to find information wherever it is in the set. What do i do with an outdated set of encyclopedias archive. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. Is a complete set of 1983 world book encyclopedias in very good condition w. See more ideas about old encyclopedias, encyclopedia books, book. What is the value of the world book of encyclopedia date 197. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items.