The book of knowledge was published by the grolier society in 1910, a 24volume set arranged by topic rather than alphabetically. 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. 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. The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture.
What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition. Printed encyclopedias were once a rare source of knowledge. Other publishers would have their versions printed within a. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers. Make offer the grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume set 1964 edition. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the. They were sold to families on the installment plan, one book coming every couple of months.
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. Im just wondering how much these actually cost theres about 29 books. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. I have a full set of the 1969 world book encyclopedias az and 3 additional year books of important happenings along with 3 dictionaries.
Right now i make shelves out of these books, as well as hollow book stashes. How much is a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedias with year books. Discover amazing local deals on book of knowledge for sale. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. 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.
Pictorial encyclopedia from 5060s, 10 volumes but vol 9 missing, hence low price. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 3rd print book 15 thailand to volcanoes. Fascinated by the idea of owning a cross section of the trunk of the tree of knowledge just prior to the first world war, when the publication was at a crossroads with its transition from being british to becoming american, i bought the 29. 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. Mbca scrapbook grolier book of knowledge banks, 1960 letter. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario.
The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960. In 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts, the encyclopedia set provides the most uptodate information in formats speciallytailored for schoolaged learners. The world as youve never seen it before knowledge encyclopedias. Book of knowledge definition of book of knowledge by the. The 2018 edition of the world book encyclopedia is your pass to a world of learning and exploration. Book knowledge definition and meaning collins english. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the book of knowledge annual, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 the grolier society, mcloughlin on.
Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Collageand hollow out the books and repurpose them into shadowboxes with music boxes inside, or dig into the book and cut out different levels and paint the insides with highpigment colors or wire it. Book stores wont take them, and folks almost cant give them away. A complete set of the book of knowledge from 1923 in hardcover. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Do you remember world book encyclopedia, and the annual year books they published. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition. The world as youve never seen it before knowledge encyclopedias dk on. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers.
Oxford university press offers a variety of tools to help you promote your access to the oxford research encyclopedias and get the most out of these resources. The book, developed with the smithsonian institution, provides detailed information for each of its many illustrations. What is the best encyclopedia book for general knowledge. The grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume set 1964 edition. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee. The knowledge encyclopedia is essential reading for the whole family, covering every subject imaginable in breathtaking detail. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia.
To request any of the promotional tools, or to offer suggestions about other ways we can help support your library, please email us at library. Common books like the works of william shakespeare, prayer books, bibles and encyclopedias were printed in huge quantities during the victorian era and usually have little value. I once won a set of this encyclopedia on a childrens tv show video. Ive read the knowledge encyclopedia cover to cover and enjoyed it immensely. I am not positive that they came with a set of encyclopedias, but that is my general recollection. Search for your encyclopedias on sites such as direct textbook, flipsy, abe books. The book of knowledge by waverley book co encyclopaedia set of 8 books 1959.
The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume. Its easy to read, informative, and the illustrations are absolutely amazing. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. 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. Set of four yearbooks for the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia set. He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960ish. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the. I could have been world book or encyclopaedia britannica, since we. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. What can be done with a set of world book encyclopedia.
This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in most dictionaries. 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. Knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition share. Find book of knowledge encyclopedias in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Burgundy tooled leather childrens storybook set sold w. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. Some might argue that the explanations dont go very deep, but that is to be expected from a general knowledge encyclopedia that covers a. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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 childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition mcloughlin, e v on. So each book has a smattering of everything, instead of how such books are laid out now. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Fritz machlup, the production and distribution of knowledge in the u. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. This same travesty that is happening with encyclopedias is happening with other lovely books like the older readers digest condensed books, the ones with the awesome patterned covers. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. An encyclopedia or encyclopaedia is a reference work or compendium providing summaries of knowledge either from all branches or from a particular field or discipline. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. Up for salethe golden treasury of knowledgeencyclopedias from 1961complete set volumes 1 16 the golden treasury of knowledge encyclopedias 1961 this listing is for the complete set of the golden treasury of knowledge childrens encyclopedia books from 1961, 16 hardcovers. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. Filled with timeless stories, useful skill building ideas, craft projects and so much more.
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