These are childrens encyclopedias by the grollier society, dated 1923. It was published in 1919 by the groiler society, new york. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition mcloughlin, e v on. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i by holland thompson, ph. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. The childrens encyclopedia, volume 10 full view 1911. At the end of each year the issues were bound together to form a book, one book for each year. Details about the book of knowledge volume 16 grolier society. The childrens encyclopedia, volume 1 full view 1911. The book of knowledgethe childrens encyclopedia, 20 vols.
What is the best encyclopedia book for general knowledge. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. No general knowledge is expressible except in abstract terms. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia set. A history of knowledge 1991, isbn 0345373162 is a book on intellectual history, with emphasis on the western civilization, written by charles van doren, a former editor of the encyclop. They are leather bound cream colored with s shield on the cover.
The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. A rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book and a. Science in the childrens encyclopedia and its appropriation in the. The book of knowledge 1943 set childrens encyclopedia. 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. These encyclopedias are presented in hardbound with both black and white and full color illustrations. Its easy to read, informative, and the illustrations are absolutely amazing. If youre an avid reader, you may at one point find yourself with quite a collection of books.
This is a collection of 30 volumes of the penny cyclopaedia of the society for the diffusion of useful knowledge, according to one source there was a 31st book, but unfortunately no copy of it could be found to include here. Encyclopedia books dk books read books dk publishing curious kids reference book penguin random house science books book lists. Details about the book of knowledge volume 16 grolier society 1919. The penny magazine of the society for the diffusion of. Fill out this form with enough information to get a list of comparable copies. The childrens encyclopedia, volume 11 full view 1911. The ever popular lincoln wheat penny was first produced by the u. One of fr greg carlsons passions is fables and what they teach us. 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. Coins for sale for franklin type half dollars items.
Some might argue that the explanations dont go very deep, but that is to be expected from a general knowledge encyclopedia that covers a. Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. There is nothing particularly difficult about abstractions. The book of knowledge volume 16 grolier society 1919 ebay. Our encyclopedia includes general information and valuable statistics about the us coin mints, famous designers and engravers, and some basics regarding coin grading.
The 1919 penny is the most commonly available coin from the era. For specific coin values, prices, details and images for all us coin types yearmintmajor variety, click the links on the left side menu to view the coin charts. The s on a 1909s vdb penny represents the san francisco mint. The childrens encyclopaedia 20 volume set arthur mee, holland thompson, et al on. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. Deterioration from age only, and some wear from actually being used. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is p. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. The penny magazine of the society for the diffusion of useful. Waverley book knowledge pricevalue guide, valuation. You are bidding on the complete series of the book of knowledge set of childrens encyclopedias from the year 1945 by the company the grolier society. In 1909 there were 27,702,000 1909 vdb pennies minted in all.
The book of knowledge 1943 rare complete set this is the complete set of groliers children encyclopedias. Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Presentation mode open print download current view. The books are in decent condition, especially considering how old they are. Ive read the knowledge encyclopedia cover to cover and enjoyed it immensely. The 1909 vdb wheat penny was minted in 1909 at the san francisco california mint. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The penny cyclopaedia of the society for the diffusion of.
See todays waverley book knowledge for sale, best offer and auction. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. The knowledge encyclopedia pdf encyclopedia books, dk. In fact, the values of collectable wheat pennies in good condition can range from several. Book of knowledge 1919 complete set liveauctioneers. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the. 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. The childrens newspaper was a vast jumble of uplifting facts and. Published in new york by the grolier society and london by the educational book co.
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. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the san francisco. It is a history of human thought covering over 5000 years of philosophy, learning, and belief systems that surveys the key historical trends and breakthroughs connecting the globalizing. Unfortunately, i rescued the book from an incinerator so the top of the book is singed in one spot going down into the cover and title page about one inch. Full set of the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, 20 volumes, published by the grolier society. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. He was approached by sir alfred harmsworth later lord northcliffe to. What is the value world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, like new. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Manners and customs of mankind vtg 1500 photosbook of knowledge 1919 lot of 2. Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. A person with a rudimentary knowledge of the language told me it is a biblical book. The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture.
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. Feb 23, 2012 i have a complete 1919 book of knowledge set. May, 2019 the best thing to do if youre serious about finding out the value of your books to have a professional book appraiser or bookseller evaluate your collection. However, the words abstract and concrete seem to trouble many persons. You can see by the photos the wear on the edging and book corners. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to. This is a collection of all the bound volumes of the penny magazine of the society for the diffusion of useful knowledge it was a weekly publication that lasted from 18321945. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. 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 childrens encyclopedia which hed bought and the other was the 1930s wonderland of knowledge that his parents subscribed to when he was young.
As a child, my household had a complete set of brittanica it worked for me. Some might argue that the explanations dont go very deep, but that is to be expected from a general knowledge encyclopedia that covers a truly wide range of topics. This collection includes over 6000 books and 4000 objects aesops artifacts, the largest online collection of fable related objects that relate to fables. The typical value of a circulated 1919 lincoln wheat penny in good condition is about 35 cents, as of 2015. Use biblios advanced search page to get an idea of your books worth. These have been stored indoors in a living area since new, and are in very good shape. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. The wonder book of knowledge, 1921 edition, illustrated by. Mees childrens encyclopaedia is nothing like an encyclopaedia, or, rather. This is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. A complete set of the book of knowledge from 1923 in hardcover. Many people like collecting older books from flea markets and antique shops but it can be hard to tell which books in your collection really have value. 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.
The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. We use them every day of our lives and in every sort of conversation. The book of knowledge encyclopedia setseries 1945 rare. I have book in a czechoslovakian dialect with a printed date of 1724 yes 1724. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia set abebooks. The book, developed with the smithsonian institution, provides detailed information for each of its many illustrations. Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. Tree of knowledge booksbook packaging costs are free if posted weekly encyclopaedia in a ring binder parts 1 to 22 published by marshall cavendish excellent for gcse, alevel, degree and postgraduate students, and academics isbn. Coin value price chart for franklin half dollars 50c.
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