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By Robert from Scotland
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09/08/2011
What do the encyclopedias look like? My Father bought me a set around that time frame. The set I had was destroyed by water damage. I was wishing that I still had them to put in a curio with other collectibles. They would be a reminder of the sacrifice made. We were a low income family. How much would you sell them for If the set is like the one I had.
I have a set of Claxton encyclopedias, volume 12 to volume 20. Are they worth anything? They're in great condition.
By James
By louel53
09/27/2011
Unless these are truly vintage, like 1850 or something like that, they are not likely worth anything.
The encyclopedia is complete, in 25 volumes. Very few of the volumes have loose or missing (one) covers or spines. There is no mildew or damage to the pages. It's filled with illustrations. What can this be valued at?
By JVG
I have a set of 1961 encyclopedias from " The American Educator " and I'm wondering how much they are worth.
By Nancy R.
By xintexas
08/22/2011
They are worth 00000000. Sorry to say and no one will take them. Goodwill does not want them either. If they are of value to you, keep them, otherwise recycle.
How much would a set of 1945 Encyclopedia Britannica in great shape be worth?
By Annnie from Brooklyn, NY
By T&T Grandma
10/25/2011
Nothing. Even a set that is less than 10 years old (for tax purposes) can only be used at a small percentage rate. Your CPA can help you. We donated ours to a small private school and got a charity deduction. No collectible value, information is old the second it is printed. That is why they sell you the updated year book for $50. These books before the internet would get you quite a few years of study out of them. After the internet, zero. Sorry.
I was just wondering, I have a full Chambers's Encyclopedia - A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge from 1906. It is in good condition. Anyone got an idea if its worth any money?
By Vee
By fatboyslimsmom
08/23/2011
http://www.raremapsandbooks.com/ind ... ge=product_info&products_id=4038
This site has an 1887 set for $425.
Just search for your set online, and you may find other sites with that date.
Best of luck to you!
Are Funk-Wagnalls encyclopedias from 1959 worth anything?
By Diana
By ChllyWlly
08/16/2011
Maybe you can use them as a "safe" of sorts. Just hollow out a portion of the pages to make a "well" and glue the pages' edges together (but not the front cover or you won't be able to get in it!). Thieves will think it's just a book on a shelf, but you'll be able to hide whatever will fit in the cavities. Just a suggestion.
I have a complete 30 volume set of the Encyclopedia Americana, 1954 copyright. It is in very good condition. Are they worth any money?
By Gail L.
By looneylulu
01/05/2012
Someone that is interested in that year for personal reasons, ie.....born that year....might be interested put on Craigslist for 50.00 or BO see what happens.
I own a 1955 set of Chamber's Encyclopedias. It consists of 15 volumes and 2 volumes of Chambers Encyclopedia World Survey 1960 and 1961.
They were hand made in London, England and are bound in red leather and embossed with 24k gold.
I would like to sell them and I need to know their current market value.
By Juliette W.
By louel53
12/07/2011
You might find someone who wants them for crafts or art projects. Try posting them as giveaways on the local Kijii or Craigslist or whathaveyou.
How do I determine what are my complete set of 1904 Encyclopedia Britannica are worth? They are in good condition.
By Janice B.
By PookaRina
07/27/2011
You can always go to a local museum too, or an old historical home maintained by a society working to preserve the past and see if you get any help there. If you want to donate and get a tax deduction, at least, you'll have a stated value to use.
If you choose to list them on eBay for instance, just be sure to pack them, take them to the post office and have them weighed using a destination of the farthest zip code from you
as a basis for determining Media Rate postage. If they were mine and I was shipping them, I'd also insure them.
Selling them on Craig's List might be your best bet and be sure to mention "Local Pick-up Only" so you will not need the extra cost of mailing or shipping. Postage is just too expensive,
and deters many buyers.
I wish you the best of luck.
Pookarina
How much are my Chamber's encyclopaedias worth? They were reprinted in 1969. They are white with dust covers and in mint condition.
By Chris
By louel53
12/07/2011
People occasionally use them for crafts and art projects. I don't think anyone would pay for them, though. I wouldn't. 1969 isn't vintage or anything.
I have an old set of encyclopedias entitled: "Encyclopaedia Britannica with Revised American Supplement". This is a complete 30-volume set, with a "New American Supplement" (according to the coverpage).
How much is a set of the National Encyclopedia published by. P.F. Collier and Son Corporation, with a last copyright date listed of 1937, worth?
By j a n from Harrison, AR
By louel53
08/26/2011
Most old encyclopedias are not worth anything. This set is old enough that it might have some collectible value, but don't get your hopes up. You might check on eBay or with a second hand book seller.
I have a set of American Educator encyclopedias published in Chicago, 1942. Does any one know how much are they worth?
By Curtis
By louel53
10/31/2011
I think you should contact a second hand book store. These are very old, and so they might have some value. Usually, encyclopedias are not worth anything.
I have a set of New Standard Encyclopedia, 1981, and The Science Library that is in mint condition. Can anyone tell me how to find out if they have any value?
By Claudia
By Lilac
01/07/2012
The pictures in them might be useful for kids school projects but I doubt anyone will pay anything for them.
Is there any value for a complete set (10 volumes) of 1965 set of Canadiana encyclopaedias? I also have a of 10 volume set of The Book of Popular Science 1966 Grolier and the Encyclopaedia International 1966 by Grolier? I have the original bookcase purchased with the encyclopaedias.
By Ron B.
I have a full set of Waverley encyclopedias, The Book of Knowledge 1961 volumes 1-7, fact index volume 8, and Book of Words dictionary, volumes 1-3. They were bought for me in 1962 and are in brilliant condition. How much are these worth?
By Christine from Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire
By louel53
01/15/2012
Most sets of encyclopedia are not worth anything. Here in Canada, you can't give them to libraries, charities, or anything like that. About the only use for them is some sort of craft. You may find someone who wants them for that purpose that you can give them to.
I have had this book for a long time and need to know how I can sell them.
Thanks.
By JoAnn B.
By louel53
09/27/2011
Most schools are not interested in old encyclopedias either. In my school, we toss out the old sets. Or try to use them for crafts or something.
How can I find the price of an old set of encyclopedias?
By PC
By louel53
08/23/2011
Unless these are over 100 years old, they are not likely worth anything. You might be able to give them to someone wanting them for some sort of craft, like an "illustrated book" or lamps.
How do I find the estimated value of a complete set of a 1994 edition and four year books from 1943-47?
By John M.
By louel53
11/07/2011
You may be able to give them away to someone who does crafts or art. There are people who make fantastic artwork/sculptures with altered books. Perhaps an innovative art teacher at a school would be interested in these for this purpose. Google "Brian Dettmer" to see examples of what kind of art can be made.
Is a 1945 set of encyclopedia Britannica worth anything? They are in pretty good condition.
By Jeanne
By fatboyslimsmom
12/04/2011
You can search online for that particular set, or try ebay, to see if anyone is selling that same set, and see what they are asking. The only sites I have seen for antique books DO have encyclopedias, but they are from the 1800s and earlier.
I have a set of World Book encyclopedias that we made into a bedside table. I just glued them together into a tower, threw an old table cloth over, and got a free bedside table.
Hope you find what you are looking for!
I have a set of encyclopedias. It is a 15 volume set of Britannica Junior A-Z, 1954, with Ready Reference. Are these worth anything? They have not been used since 1967.
By Linda S
What is a set of the Encyclopedia Americanna, 1829-1956, all 30 volumes worth?
By Bryon from Lemont, IL
By ambailey
01/12/2012
You might want to check www.eBay.com to see if there is anything currently listed that is similar. Our maybe you would be able to find something that sold on auction under the ended items. It might give you a rough idea of the value.
How much are my encyclopedias from 1949 worth? It's the full set and it says Chicago Standard Education Society, 1949.
By Anthony D from North Port, FL
By Elaine S.
11/21/2011
This has been discussed many times on here and most agree that they are not worth much.
How can I find out the value of a set of dated encyclopedias?
How do I find out what an old encyclopedia set is worth if I should sell them? It is a complete set, in good condition.
My dad gave me an encyclopedia set years ago that belonged to his great-aunt. It is one huge volume that covers A-Z. I'm 50 and my dad would have been 75. I just wondered if this is worth anything?
How can I determine the value of a 10 volume, 1892 Chambers encyclopaedia set?
What is the value of a Funk and Wagnalls Universal Standard Encyclopedia, 1955 Deluxe Edition? It is a full set of 25 volumes.
I have an entire set of encyclopaedias that were damaged in a house flood yesterday.
How can I find out how much is The Encyclopedia Library, 1943 ed. is worth?
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