Complete set volumes 1 12 side view with descriptions volumes 11 19 and annual supplement for 1959 side view with descriptions volumes 1 4 front cover volumes 5 6 front cover volumes 7 8. Mar 26, 20 this edition of the giant book of essential knowledge. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Top 164 books published in 1958 that people have added on goodreads. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of. It was originally a 24 volume set, but other print runs had 10, 12 or 20 1919 was a 20 volume set as show in the image above, as was 1951. The book of knowledge annual 1958 the grolier society inc.
Knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. Leads the children on to the conquest of knowledge. Standard american book of knowledge 1900 a reissue of standard. List of englishlanguage 20thcentury general encyclopedias.
According to current sales data the world book encyclopedia 1958 is currently valued on the retail market cost replacement for an average of 100. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960. Pictured knowledge the fullcolor illustrated encyclopedia for the family vol 2 franklin dunham, editorinchief published by j. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. Set of world book encyclopedias 1957includes annual su 1958 the world book encyclopedia entire set plus. Human body, science, and history are major sections found in the book. I have a book called the giant book of essential knowledge. The 1954 book of knowledge encyclopedia set, the childrens encyclopedia complete 19 vol.
The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the. Almanhaj ebooks 2 the book of knowledge of the imaam, the haafidh. Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds. What is the best encyclopedia book for general knowledge. The new book of knowledge boasts that the editors have worked for six years to complete an alphabetically arranged, curriculumoriented encyclopedia, one especially designed for todays. So, that 1958 set of world books isnt going to pay off your car loan, but it might bring. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. The waverley encyclopedia by gordon stowell abebooks.
Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Waverley book knowledge for sale in uk view 52 bargains. 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. Book of knowledge definition of book of knowledge by the. Yongle encyclopedia once contained 11,095 volumes and around 370 million characters but now contains less. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. From 1949 grolier also issued a book of knowledge annual. Make offer antique 1918 the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia volumes 17 and 4 beauty book of knowledge 1959 14th edition. With various illustrations and colorful images, this book keeps me interested during the time i was reading it. This is a list of notable encyclopedias sorted by branch of knowledge. Faith is an act of the intelligence which requires, in order that we may have confidence in jesus christ. The book of knowledge annual set collection 1957 1960 the book of knowledge annual, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960 the grolier society, mcloughlin on.
The encyclopedias, published by grolier society, have leatherette covers with embossed front covers and gold gilt text to the spines, beautiful illustrations, and great frontispieces featuring children riding a book of knowledge on the ocean as the view the marvels of knowledge. I once won a set of this encyclopedia on a childrens tv show video village with monty hall when i was a kid and foolishly gave it away. The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide by na. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Imaam muhammad naasiruddeen alalbaanee translation by. Australian encyclopaedia 1925, 1958, 1977, 1983, 1988, 1996. Questia read the fulltext online edition of atomic physics and human knowledge 1958. This edition of the giant book of essential knowledge. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society.
I have a complete set of the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Atomic physics and human knowledge by niels bohr, 1958 online research library. List of encyclopedias by branch of knowledge wikipedia. Knowledge encyclopedia covers a wide range of subjects from astronomy to biology, chemistry, physics, technology and history. What is the value of a complete set 1 20, year 1958. As a child, my household had a complete set of brittanica it worked for me. Other articles where the book of knowledge is discussed.
In 1966 it was replaced by the new book of knowledge. This is a complete set and is in very good condition. A twenty volume set of 1956 childrens encyclopedias and two guides is titled the book of knowledge. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. The new schaffherzog encyclopedia of religious knowledge. Faux leather is worn at the corners, embossed covers still has gold coloring apart from some wear at the top and bottom of the spine. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Gujin tushu jicheng chinese language encyclopedia completed in 1725 10 million chinese characters. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were no.
The book of knowledge annual 1958 hardcover january 1, 1958 by the grolier society inc. The practical self educator by consolidated book publishers of chicago from 1958 does have some moderate value clean and tight. Buy knowledge encyclopedia book online at best prices in india on. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Oct 01, 20 the perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. The book of healing 30volume persianlanguage encyclopedia published. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The printed grolier student encyclopedia of endangered species from 1994 in good condition is typically worth about as much as a 1994 new book of knowledge in similar condition. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt. Atomic physics and human knowledge by niels bohr, 1958. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set. 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.
What is faith eugene joly this book, writes the author, is concerned simply and solely with meeting the living god. They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and corners, and gold writing on spine. Books are in good vintage condition with some edge wear. If you have an old set of collectible collier encyclopedias you might wonder if they. I have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. They are leather bound cream colored with s shield on the cover. The world book encyclopedia 1957 vol 118 by field enterprises. While these old books really have no monetary value, the amount of. Abu khaithama zuhair ibn harb annasaaee died 234h checking and notes by.
Faith is an act of the intelligence which requires, in. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades the encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. The biography from the mid 20th century tells the story of america in pictures as well as acted as a guide. Defense of the jewish way of life is the objective of this book. 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. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. The old book of knowledge presumed that children would not be institutionalized for their entire lives. Jul 9, 2017 1958 complete set of 18 world book encyclopedias a thru z plus study guide and 1959 and 1960 annuals reference books by. Promotional booklet by the grolier society, new york, new york. The outstanding circumstances that governed the policy and production of encyclopaedias for the first 15 centuries were that comparatively few people were able. Value of the new book of knowledge encyclopedia year book. 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.
Set is in good vintage condition books measures about 6 34 inches by 9 34 inches tall. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Dec, 2019 i have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk. 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. The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. I am looking for a set of the book of knowledge from the period listed above 1960ish. See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, deep words and urdu thoughts. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume. 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 encyclopedia of ancient and forbidden knowledge. The wonderland of knowledge the pictorial encyclopedia 12.
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