The damage you see in the pics to the top of the binding is the worse ones. For other sorting standards, see list of encyclopedias. The book of knowledge encyclopedia 20 copies separate the book of knowledge thompson, holland 5 copies separate the book of knowledge. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia the grolier society 1911 this is an incomplete set of antique encyclopedias. Complete set the book of knowledge set 1918, grolier childrens encyclopedia it is the complete set, all 20 books, of the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia. You can see by the photos the wear on the edging and book corners. With over 25,000 illustrations and 1,300 maps, the 2008 new book of knowledge encyclopedia is ripe with information that is meant for the young scholar. The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee. The books are in decent condition, especially considering how old they are. For the purposes of this list, an encyclopedia is defined as a compendium that contains information on either all branches of knowledge or a particular branch of knowledge.
Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space. The childrens book of knowledge cbok set that we got was written in the 1950s, before editorspublishers started dumbing down books. 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. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. Over 2,000 expert contributors collaborated with the editors to create 10,500 educational pages filled with over 9,000 articles total.
Encyclopaedia britannica praised the index system that was introduced by the book of knowledge. 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. These are childrens encyclopedias by the grollier society, dated 1923. Plus schoolsubject guide and graded courses of study books keyed to the 1952 book of knowledge, master keys to understanding the book of knowledge guide to using. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The wonderland of knowledge, edited by ernest ogan, was published in 1937 as a childrens encyclopedia and follows a similar format to arthur mees books. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The book of knowledge encyclopedia setseries 1945 rare. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the. A complete set of the book of knowledge from 1923 in hardcover.
The new book of knowledge by grolier educational goodreads. Covers reddishbrown textured boards, blind embossed border and title on cover, gilt bars, symbols and titling on spine show minor shelving. I am delighted to have found a full set of this encyclopedia, from which i have earlier volumes dated 1911 and 1912. My set is inherited from my father who got it when he was a lad. The covers were at one time 12 leather and green cloth, but are now trash. The information in the cbok set is vast, well written, and interesting to read. Parents and teachers guide to reading courses provides an easy to print table of contents and the book of knowledge is the 2 gigabyte right click and choose save link as. These have been stored indoors in a living area since new, and are in very good shape.
New listing the new book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 book set. The book of knowledge set 120 the book of knowledge set 120. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside inc. Knowledge encyclopedia covers a wide range of subjects from astronomy to biology, chemistry, physics, technology and history. Encyclopedia sets are meant to help others gain knowledge about a large. Old encyclopedias often have very little monetary value unless they are quite old and appeal to the occasional collector. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia that leads to love of learning. The new book of knowledge 1979 complete 21 book encyclopedia set. The 1954 book of knowledge encyclopedia set, the children. I show you how the format is very different and ideas how. 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. I show you how the format is very different and ideas how to use it.
Jacksons company grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. The childrens encyclopedia 20 volume set 5 copies separate. Brad carty i want to have this book of knowledge, how. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside scholastic library publishing, inc. Unfortunately old sets of encyclopedias typically dont have much value, they have become dated. They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and corners, and gold writing on spine. The childrens encyclopedia 20 volume set hardcover, 1951 5 copies separate the book of knowledge mee, arthur 5 copies separate the book of knowledge. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set 20 volumes 20032010 bonus books. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade.
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. Book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes in 10. Rc online is proud to announce the addition of the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia to the bonus materials section. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. This is a list of notable encyclopedias sorted by branch of knowledge. Some crafters might be interested for using them to make altered books or for decoupage projects. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an.
Overall, i would say they are in good shape for being over 100 years old. The 1954 book of knowledge encyclopedia set, the childrens encyclopedia. The home and school reading and study guides, which also comes with the set, recommend nearly 6,000 fiction and nonfiction titles for children and young. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 book set. World book encyclopedia, 2007 edition, spinescape binding. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside hardcover box set, 2005 by inc. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. Finding the value of a waverley encyclopedia set thriftyfun. With various illustrations and colorful images, this book keeps me interested during the time i was reading it.
This is a guide about finding the value of a waverley encyclopedia set. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mee s childrens encyclopaedia. Volume a and also 19661996 sets grolier encyclopedia isbn10.