Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Colliers encyclopedia, general encyclopaedia first published in 195051 in the. Book of knowledge bank for sale hard to find collectibles. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Do you have any knowledge of the book, or would you be able to guide me in regards to getting the book evaluated or even auctioning it off. What is the best encyclopedia book for general knowledge. There are a number of versions, the earliest of which was compiled by an anonymous writer in the 11th century. One of fr greg carlsons passions is fables and what they teach us. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is p.
There is nothing particularly difficult about abstractions. Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. The book of knowledge 1943 rare complete set this is the complete set of groliers children encyclopedias. Encyclopedia of information science and technology, fourth edition. First dutch systematic and comprehensive encyclopaedia had a. Ive read the knowledge encyclopedia cover to cover and enjoyed it immensely. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. They are items that provide hours of enjoyment for the recipient. Founded in 1881 on a generous grant from the herman ulysses zweibel foundation, the friedrich siegfried zweibel center for knowledge studies is a sprawling 12building cam. 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. These have been stored indoors in a living area since new, and are in very good shape.
Anyone trying to sell books on a small scale for a penny apiece is likely to be losing money. I have book in a czechoslovakian dialect with a printed date of 1724 yes 1724. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. The books are in decent condition, especially considering how old they are. Librarything connects you to people who read what you do. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. Details penny cyclopaedia of the society for the diffusion of useful. Aug 02, 2012 the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia that leads to love of learning by ellen veronica mcloughlin, leonard power. A very basic guide to valuing a book using the resources available on.
We use them every day of our lives and in every sort of conversation. 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 society for the diffusion of useful knowledge declared in the penny. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. So clearly amazon is doing just fine on penny books. Jan 24, 2017 but, of course, getting to be a promerchant has a monthly price tag. I have had this book for a long time now and i am very interested in its worth. The book of knowledge encyclopedia setseries 1945 rare. Penny magazine society diffusion useful knowledge abebooks. Encyclopedia of information science and technology, first edition.
Again 1930s no3 thewonderful story of london published 1935 1940. This collection includes over 6000 books and 4000 objects aesops artifacts, the largest online collection of fable related objects that relate to fables. Key essays from the international companion encyclopedia of childrens literature and a great selection of related books, art. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society 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. Presenting book of knowledge bank in stock and ready to ship here online. They are a onesizefitsall solution to the problem of what to buy for a loved one.
The book of knowledge 1943 set childrens encyclopedia. Book of knowledge 1912 american revision of the childrens encyclopaedia. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. Ive browsed through the book and know that im going to love this once i start reading it.
This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mee s childrens encyclopaedia. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. I have a few family books i would like to know the value of. You can see by the photos the wear on the edging and book corners.
However, the words abstract and concrete seem to trouble many persons. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. The book of knowledge evolved from the childrens encyclop. Its easy to read, informative, and the illustrations are absolutely amazing. 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.
During the past 15 years, the encyclopedia of information science and technology has become recognized as one of the landmark sources of the latest knowledge and discoveries in this discipline. Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924. The book of knowledgethe childrens encyclopedia, 20. For more than 2,000 years encyclopaedias have existed as summaries of extant scholarship in forms comprehensible to their readers. The wonderland of knowledge a pictorial pageant encyclopedia. The book, developed with the smithsonian institution, provides detailed information for each of its many illustrations.
The new book of knowledge by scholastic library publishing. 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. 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. I have a few family books i would like to know the value. List of englishlanguage 20thcentury general encyclopedias. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Encyclopedia books dk books read books dk publishing curious kids reference book penguin random house science books book lists. The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. Vintage 1946 complete set 20 vols the book of knowledge. First encyclopedia, big book knowledge, fact finder, history world, junior encyclopedia, science experiments, cartoonist, guiness, papercraft origami, hutchinson encyclopedia, joke book, 5 dictionary used condition. 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. Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. A book is also a considerate option when giving to an acquaintance such as a coworker.
As a child, my household had a complete set of brittanica it worked for me. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Science in the childrens encyclopedia and its appropriation in the. Buy knowledge encyclopedia book online at best prices in india on. I have recently discovered that there is the same book on show in a museum in vienna. The penny magazine of the society for the diffusion of useful knowledge this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The book of knowledge project gutenberg selfpublishing. The encyclopedia of information science and technology is the first work to map this. 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. 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. An illustrated encyclopedia with articles on history, lit. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition mcloughlin, e v on. Book of knowledge definition of book of knowledge by the.
Feb 23, 2012 i have a complete 1919 book of knowledge set. 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. Some might argue that the explanations dont go very deep, but that is to be expected from a general knowledge encyclopedia that covers a. No general knowledge is expressible except in abstract terms. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia that leads to love of learning by ellen veronica mcloughlin, leonard power. At the end of each year the issues were bound together to form a book, one book for each year. Deterioration from age only, and some wear from actually being used. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. These british book of knowledge encyclopedias were edited not by arthur mee, but by a series of different editors including harold fb wheeler the book of knowledge, circa 1935, john alexander hammerton the book of knowledge, 1955 and gordon stowell the new book of knowledge, 1959. Encyclopaedia, reference work that contains information on all branches of knowledge or that treats a particular branch of knowledge in a comprehensive manner. The humanities department has resources to help you find out. The knowledge encyclopedia pdf encyclopedia books, dk. Websites used and rare bookseller websites that bring together sellers prices. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english.
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. Colliers encyclopedia american encyclopaedia britannica. Society for the diffusion of useful knowledge great britain. Encyclopaedia reference work encyclopedia britannica.
Still, as the layout will be more inviting to less practiced readers than that of the world book encyclopedia 2007, and most of the illustrations are not available through the online version, this will be a good choice for smaller collections with an edition more than five years old, or for classrooms with limited internet access. New and used items, cars, real estate, jobs, services, vacation rentals and more virtually anywhere in ontario. The centers goal is to aid the book buying peoples of the earth in the knowing of knowledge, and to ensure that all knowledge that is known is that which is contained herein. Us coin encyclopedia our encyclopedia includes general information and valuable statistics about the us coin mints, famous designers and engravers, and some basics regarding coin grading. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Full set of the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, 20 volumes, published by the grolier society. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. The book of knowledge childrensencyclopedia complete set of 20 volumes bound in ten classic burgundyleatherlike cloth over hard board covers, each measuring 634wide x 934 tall. The penny magazine of the society for the diffusion of useful. 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. A word on the readability of the onion book of known knowledge of the many wonderful experient ial qualities contained herein that the editorsnay, the faithful wardsof this venerable.
Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds. Vintage the wonderland of knowledge a pictorial pageant hardback book collection. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society, e. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition. Oct 01, 20 the perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. Questions posed by mees daughter, marjorie, were the direct inspiration for the encyclopedia. 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. Book level book home book pulling book bull book tooth book eyes book professional book shipp book collectible book judy book penny book lieberman book stage book business book chad knowledge. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. Project management strategies in learning environments pages 19341946. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.
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