When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. The project was mainly an effort in goodwill, for the company did not see its way clear to selling enough copies of the set to cover production costs. Those coolly authoritative, goldlettered reference books that were once sold doortodoor by a fleet of traveling salesmen and displayed as proud fixtures in american homes will be discontinued, company executives said. World book is a leading publisher of nonfiction and mixedgenre childrens book series, reference materials, and digital learning platforms. A visual dictionary of curiosities, or perhaps invest in a copy of the knowledge book. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. You see, rare book collecting is a very old and lucrative profession.
Im an antique book appraiser, so i hear this phrase a lot, maybe eight or ten times a week. Search for your encyclopedias on sites such as direct textbook, flipsy, abe books, amazon, ebay, and craigslist to see what theyre currently selling for, then set your price accordingly. Most public libraries accept donations of books from the public on the condition that they are free to do as they see best with them. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. These sites also serve as vehicles for selling your encyclopedias, in addition to garage sales and flea markets. The full set is in excellent condition plus there is a set of year and science books1991 plus 5x world book encyclopedia of science books again in great condition.
I answered the ad and took up that job for about two years. Before you toss out those old encyclopedias, youll want to read todays column. 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. Bookscouter helps you sell textbooks and used books for the most money by comparing offers from over 30 book buyback vendors with a single search. Discover amazing local deals on world book encyclopedia for sale. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. Even in the age of the internet, a good set of encyclopedias on a bookshelf adds dignity, depth and quality to a home library, and of all the encyclopedias available on the market, i have always found world book to be the most readable, comprehensive and allaround best when it comes to being uptodate. How much should i sell a complete set of encyclopedias.
We pride ourselves in being the world s largest textbook buyback price comparison tool. Apr 02, 2012 unfortunately old sets of encyclopedias typically dont have much value, they have become dated. As a rule, wrote oshea, the founding editor, in the preface of that first edition, encyclopedias are apt to be quite formal and technical. Illustrated world encyclopedia set plus book of the year. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. If you have a set of old encyclopedias on your shelves, here are some ways to use them or get rid of them. Library sales, used book stores and thrift shops typically sell. The world book encyclopedia, 2017, is a general az lookup source in 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts. Donate your old encyclopedias to a local school or library. How to sell used britannica encyclopedias pen and the pad. With them are year books and science year books dating from 1976 to 1995.
Particularly if you have a large collection, you might want to sell the more valuable items online to get the highest price. 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 most loved set of world book encyclopedias which have given hours of entertainment and information to our family. Digest condensed books at the public librarys old book sale. I see them sometimes at library book sales, and spend a minute opening up a random volume, thinking about the night i wrote a fifthgrade paper on the aztecs that relied overmuch on our old world. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. I also volunteer for an annual charity booksale and we say right up front on. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. There are, however, a very few encyclopedias that are considered noteworthy enough that they can sell for several hundred dollars. We are moving to a smaller residence and need to sell these. Youngsters and grownups alike will make discoveries and find new things to learn. See more ideas about book crafts, old encyclopedias and book page crafts.
With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. If you have a set of old encyclopedias on your shelves, here are some ways. Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. World book encyclopedia 2015 edition, classic binding 22 volumes. Dec 12, 2019 donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. It seems like youve already tried some of the donation places that we normally recommend, such as finding a local recipient like a library. 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. As many of my colleagues will tell you, most older sets are quickly outdated. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The last shop on earth that still sells the world book encyclopedia. Sell old books making money online selling used books. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books.
One of the most unique homebased businesses i know is to sell old books online to collectors and bibliophiles around the world. Unfortunately old sets of encyclopedias typically dont have much value, they have become dated. How two artists turn old encyclopedias into beautiful, melancholy art. How much is a set of 1978 world book encyclopedias worth. There are many of these books and as much as i want to get rid of them, they have some sentimental value as well. I posted them on free cycle and this place with senior residences was trying to create a library. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. Sell your old encyclopedias at your next garage sale. If you have no plans for a garage sale anytime in the near future, ask a friend or family member if they would put your encyclopedias out for sale at their yard sale. My folks had an encyclopedia britannica from, oh, i cant even imagine how old it was. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. World book encyclopedia for sale in uk view 74 bargains. Stopping at a yard sale a few years back, i picked up a set of the.
If you are not satisfied with your purchase, please contact before leaving feedback so we have the opportunity to resolve your concern. Selling old encyclopedias old encyclopedias, encyclopedia. Education is world book s commitment and its editorial team is world book s strength. Nov 28, 2017 explore kristianlouises board what to do with my old encyclopedias.
How to dispose of old encyclopedias pen and the pad. And then you can liquidate the remainder locally to avoid the hassle and expense of selling and shipping them one by one. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and outofprint books, for readers, teachers and collectors. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space.
Your used books make a big difference in the lives of americas veterans and their families. The first edition of the world book encyclopedia was published as simply the world book in 1917, by the hansonroachfowler company. In 1962 world book produced a braille edition, which filled 145 volumes and nearly 40,000 pages. He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. The world book encyclopedia 2008, hardcover for sale. The world book editorial staff presents information from the vast reservoir of knowledge in the most. But the magazines, encyclopedias, and just plain dirty books were put on a free shelf. World book encyclopedia 2003 volume 15 p replacement spare from set isbn 0716601044 by world book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For example, imagine if you hit the jackpot and found a book as rare and valuable as a gutenberg bible. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it.
How much is a set of 1970 world book encyclopedias worth. The world book encyclopedia complete 22 volume set. After 244 years, encyclopaedia britannica stops the presses. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. They were selling not books but a lifestyle, a future, a promise of social. Mar 25, 2015 old ones will be sold off at those book fairs like they have at the mall. So they took the encyclopedias and some other older books that i had. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. In an acknowledgment of the realities of the digital. The problem, explains lynn roundtree, is that encyclopedias have no inherent value.
There is little demand for them, and they are very expensive to pack and ship in this world of online book sales, he says. World book encyclopedia, 2009 edition, classic binding. 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. However, it doesnt always inspire the excitement or anticipation that i usually feel at the start of a great antique book hunt. A 20year old encyclopedia set is of no use to anyone. Everything you need to know to get by in the 21st century. I have a set of childcraft books to sell, including the parents guide from 1986. I saw an ad in the paper looking for people to sell world book encyclopedias. I am going to have a yard sale this weekend, and i have these encyclopedias from 1976. Whatever money i made, i put it into setting up the book shop.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I managed to get rid of my old encyclopedias at a senior home. Old childrens books over 10,000 rare and outofprint. Dec, 2019 many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. You can check online for old book collectors, on craigslist and other retail. This years berkshire annual meeting is the first time in years that the print product has been hauled out for. The world book encyclopedia by world book encyclopedia alibris. Please ask questions all items bought at estate sales and are vintage antique unless stated so will not always be perfect. How two artists turn old encyclopedias into beautiful. World book awardwinning encyclopedias, childrens books.
Each team member is dedicated to producing accurate and unbiased information by utilizing contemporary technological tools and following traditional practices of. You can get a 10yo encyclopedia set for almost nothing, and the world book puts out a new edition every year. Family members will find themselves browsing through volumes on lazy afternoons. A 1986 world book qualifies as trash or recyclable materialno one will want it, i promise. Mar, 2012 after 244 years, the encyclopaedia britannica is going out of print. Unfortunately for those hoping to make a little money selling their old. Apr 04, 2019 outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Buy cheap encyclopedias books online encyclopedias book. At one time, company president donald keller says, world book employed more than 40,000 salespeople, who sold sets of encyclopedias doortodoor to families all over the u. You could try selling it on ebay or amazon or some other online stores but i believe it wouldnt get many bids because it is not rare and.
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. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students. They may keep the encyclopedias or sell them to someone and use the proceeds to buy needed books. The full set is in excellent condition plus there is a set of year and science books 1991 plus 5x world book encyclopedia of science books again in great condition. Unfollow world book encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If you are selling rare books, we offer 24 hour free rare book evaluations and immediate payment. Kdl subscribes to world book encyclopedias online version, so patrons can go to the web site and access it from home or at any branch. Old encyclopedias are attracting collectors primarily for two reasons. For example, kdl subscribes to world book encyclopedias online version. Get the best deals on world book encyclopedia when you shop the. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Our childrens encyclopedias combine ageappropriate language, easytounderstand diagrams, and colorful photographs to provide comprehensive and engaging research materials for young learners.
World book is the sole publisher of print general reference encyclopedias for kids. The only official sales outlet is the companys website. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. Some crafters might be interested for using them to make altered books or for decoupage projects. I have a complete set of 1958 world book encyclopedias. This option depends on the age of the books and whether or not schools and libraries accept older sets of encyclopedias. Nov, 2016 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. 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.
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