May, 2019 the value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. Covers reddishbrown textured boards, blind embossed border and title on cover, gilt bars. Unfollow book of knowledge children s encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Arthur mees tenvolume children s encyclopedia had several popular editions 19081964, published by the educational book company ltd. The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee. It is in four sections, with a contents list for each section, and the coloured pages are also set in a slideshow. Value of the world book encyclopedia set with 2 set. Vintage 1946 complete set 20 vols the book of knowledge. In 1962 the encyclopedia was expanded to 24 volumes. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. The book of knowledge annual 1957 by multiple authors.
The outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people were able to read. I have a full set of cassells books of knowledge childrens encyclopedia s circa 1925 any idea of value these are a first edition in very good condition and are the first british encyclopedia s to be arranged alphabetically. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia. Apr 12, 2012 encyclopaedia britannica has declared that its latest print edition will be its last. Gorgeous arthur mee childrens encyclopedia on sale at 39. While the publisher recommends the book for ages 8 to 15, i think younger children and adults will also. Collectors always look for books that are over 100 years old. Grolier publishes encyclopedias, children s books, reference sets, educational materials, and electronic products.
People craved knowledge in the decades after word war ii and there were many new discoveries, as well as changes in society. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and corners, and gold writing on spine. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. The modern childrens library of knowledge volumes 1 to 6 for.
Childrens encyclopedia of knowledge hardcover book for sale. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society, e. 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. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Granted this one is not in excellent conditon but the asking price is a good indication of the worth of these books. A lot of the information in science has been updated since 1957. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand. Answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. A pretty and splendid maiden s mirror, an adaptation of a german book for young women, became the first swedish children s book upon its 1591 publication.
The childrens encyclopedia, originally titled the childrens encyclop. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. The book, developed with the smithsonian institution, provides detailed information for each of its many illustrations. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. What is the value of a complete set of 1957 world book encyc. Comes with home and school study guide to the book of knowledge which. Great books for homework and and children who wants to read non fiction. With older science books, there usually is some knowledge of value not available in newer additions. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. I have a full set of cassells books of knowledge childrens. The book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia that leads to love of learning by ellen veronica mcloughlin, leonard power. Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of grolier s book of knowledge encyclopedias.
The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition mcloughlin, e v on. So, just the age of an encyclopedia set does not make it valuable, unlike age affects pricing on other antique items. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Each of the 12 text volumes is devoted to a broad subject field. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. The digital copy of this outof 1930s edition of volume one is funded by valerie yule to maintain awareness and access to this important cultural treasure. The best way to get an accurate value is by finding an. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and author s name. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. Covers reddishbrown textured boards, blind embossed border and title on cover, gilt bars, symbols and titling on spine show minor shelving. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The first danish children s book was the child s mirror by niels bredal in 1568, an adaptation of a courtesy book by the dutch priest erasmus.
I unfortunately need more space on my book shelves. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. At the age of ten, i could recognise all the worlds sculptures, paintings, poems, fairy stories. Value of the world book encyclopedia set with 2 set dictionary and the children s 12 book set worth i have a set of 22 the world book encyclopedia children s set of 12 learning books. The company s bestknown titles include encyclopedia americana and the new book of knowledge, a children s encyclopedia. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. What is the value of 1959 encyclopedia britannica answers. The book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia editors in chief arthur mee temple chambers london holland phd. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Published by the grolier society and the amalgamated press limited, 1922. Volume 1 of an early edition of arthur mee s children s encyclopedia is now online in facsimile, in four sections.
Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Buy the book of knowledge and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Jim romenesko rounds up coverage from the times, the chicago tribune, and elsewhere. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf.
The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. Even 5 years can invalidate what was once a valuable book set of knowledge. Imagination in education arthur mee s children s encyclopedia an endangered achievement of 20th century art. I have a set of 22 the world book encyclopedia children s set of 12 learning books. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of. New listing the children s book of knowledge collins 1955. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. The children s encyclopedia, originally titled the children s encyclop. The children s encyclopedia by mee, arthur and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These are in really good condition and have been kept on a shelf.
The children s encyclopedia edited by arthur mee, the children s encyclopedia edited by arthur mee, the childrens encyclopedia volume ten by arthur mee volume 1. Childrens encyclopaedias 1910 in great britain and the book of knowledge 1912 in the united states. I have a complete set of the book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia. Children s encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher london. Youll find yourself readingenjoying right along with your kids.
Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. You can stop in to almost any thrift shop or used bookstore and find sets of outdated encyclopedias gathering dust. There are a few pencil scribbles on 1 of the first pages. They are leather bound cream colored with s shield on the cover. Entries are the work of qualified specialists and written on a range of reading levels. Book of knowledge 1957 hardcover rare vintage childrens. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 7 hardcover 1956 gc the book is still in good condition. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible book s value more than. It is now possible to see, in the past 2,000 years of encyclopaedia production, the existence of a pattern closely related to the changing social needs of each age. The language is very quaint and even has stuff on etiquette. The book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia 1957 vol.
This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees children s encyclopaedia. Old encyclopedias, from any publisher, tend to be just that, old. Anything from board books, encyclopedia knowledge ones, popular kids fiction, chapter books, early readers, young adult, scholastic ones, ripleys believe it or not ones. The new book of knowledge the children s encyclopedia volume 20wxyz by editors of grolier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of knowledge children sencyclopedia complete set of 20 volumes bound in ten classic burgundyleatherlike cloth over hard board covers, each measuring 634wide x 934 tall. Each book is about different aspects of the world with beautiful. Dec, 2019 i have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. One was the bluebound 1920s edition of the children s encyclopedia which hed bought and the other was the 1930s wonderland of knowledge that his parents subscribed to when he was young. This includes all twenty volumes, featuring a teal hard cover with embossed bronze designs and gold accents on the spine. An encyclopedia published by scholastic library publishing, inc. The children s book of knowledge cbok set that we got was written in the 1950s, before editorspublishers started dumbing down books. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volumes 5 and 6 15332280.
Grolier was one of the largest american publishers of general encyclopedias, including the book of knowledge 1910, the new book of knowledge 1966, the new book of popular science 1972, encyclopedia americana 1945, academic american encyclopedia 1980, and numerous incarnations of a cdrom encyclopedia 19862003. The modern childrens library of knowledge volumes 1 to 6. They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and corners. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. The originals used as models for the copies were in a collection assembled by grolier inc. Families felt that by having a set of encyclopedias they, and their children, would be well prepared to face the future. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. The information is out of date and there is really no market for them. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. The information in the cbok set is vast, well written, and interesting to read. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set 20 books hardback.
The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Excellent used condition from a clean, smokefree home in london. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. What is the monetary value of a 1909 complete set of the. Value of the world book encyclopedia set with 2 set dictionary and the children s 12 book set worth. Dec 25, 2011 the copies, made by grey iron casting co. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. Please provide more detail about your book set, or you can browse through ebay.