If the book is a hardcover and has a dust jacket then tick the relevant box. Hansen and john bellow, who realized that existing encyclopedias were offputting to young readers. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. Its easy to read, informative, and the illustrations are absolutely amazing. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. A complete set of the book of knowledge from 1923 in hardcover. Encyclopedia entries are longer and more detailed than those in most dictionaries. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers.
These are childrens encyclopedias by the grollier society, dated 1923. Encyclopedias are divided into articles or entries that are often arranged alphabetically by article name and sometimes by thematic categories. Encyclopaedia encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias. They were sold to families on the installment plan, one book coming every couple of months. Knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition. Other publishers would have their versions printed within a. The 2018 edition of the world book encyclopedia is your pass to a world of learning and exploration. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 3rd print book 15 thailand to volcanoes. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the book of knowledge annual, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 the grolier society, mcloughlin on. 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.
I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. I have a full set of the 1969 world book encyclopedias az and 3 additional year books of important happenings along with 3 dictionaries. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. Many people who bought britannica imagined that books containing the sum of human knowledge opened the way to a prosperous. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. 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. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the. 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. The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee.
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. 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. Burgundy tooled leather childrens storybook set sold w. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the. Discover amazing local deals on book of knowledge for sale.
The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition mcloughlin, e v on. Filled with timeless stories, useful skill building ideas, craft projects and so much more. Find book of knowledge encyclopedias in canada visit kijiji classifieds to buy, sell, or trade almost anything. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. This is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. 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. Mbca scrapbook grolier book of knowledge banks, 1960 letter. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias.
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 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. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Book knowledge definition and meaning collins english. Encyclopaedia the kinds of encyclopaedias britannica. 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. I have a complete set of the new book of knowledge. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. Printed encyclopedias were once a rare source of knowledge.
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. 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. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. 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.
The grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume set 1964 edition. The golden treasury of knowledge encyclopedias circa. The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The knowledge encyclopedia is essential reading for the whole family, covering every subject imaginable in breathtaking detail.
Right now i make shelves out of these books, as well as hollow book stashes. The book of knowledge by waverley book co encyclopaedia set of 8 books 1959. In 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts, the encyclopedia set provides the most uptodate information in formats speciallytailored for schoolaged learners. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias.
New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. Pictorial encyclopedia from 5060s, 10 volumes but vol 9 missing, hence low price. The world as youve never seen it before knowledge encyclopedias. I could have been world book or encyclopaedia britannica, since we. 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. Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
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. Search for your encyclopedias on sites such as direct textbook, flipsy, abe books. How much is a complete set of 1969 world book encyclopedias with year books. So each book has a smattering of everything, instead of how such books are laid out now. The world as youve never seen it before knowledge encyclopedias dk on. What is the best encyclopedia book for general knowledge. Fritz machlup, the production and distribution of knowledge in the u. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960ish. Make offer the grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume set 1964 edition. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume. Ive read the knowledge encyclopedia cover to cover and enjoyed it immensely. 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. Book of knowledge definition of book of knowledge by the. A good rule of thumb is that series have a conventional name and are intentional creations, on the part of the author or publisher.
Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. 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. Im just wondering how much these actually cost theres about 29 books. 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. Do you remember world book encyclopedia, and the annual year books they published. As a child, my household had a complete set of brittanica it worked for me.
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