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Looking for a 1960s Era Illustrated World Encyclopedia Set?

I am looking for a particular encyclopedia, circa 1960. I believe it was called the Illustrated World Encyclopedia or something like that. It was a set of about 20 volumes and the defining value of this set was, that in the rear of each volume was an alphabetical synopsis of many classic literary works. I loved reading these as a child and was wondering if anyone knew of the existence of these books. The books were about 6 inches x 10 inches and were a brownish color.

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By Tony C

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March 29, 20120 found this helpful

Hm, I'm not sure, but there is someone on here that keeps asking about an old set that they have. Keep looking around on here and you may find out what I'm talking about.

 
June 30, 20180 found this helpful

We do have that set. If that same person is interested. Copyright 1965 with the short story synopsis in back. They are in excellent condition. Please respond by email

 
April 4, 20120 found this helpful

I have a set of 1971 World book encyclopedias with the volumes of 1972 up to & including 1977 for sale for $100. I am a resident of Beverly, Mass. If this is something that interests you kindly respond to this email.

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Thank you.

 
July 21, 20120 found this helpful

I have a 1960 set of illustrated world encyclopedia. Pls email me if you are interested.

 
 
July 30, 20160 found this helpful

My set of books are from the year 1947...Childcraft..ways of learning

 
February 11, 20130 found this helpful

I was looking to sell a set of these books. I know this is a very old post, but if interested I have the 21 piece set. Honestly they are in mint condition. Never opened as far as I can tell. They belonged to my mother/father in-law.

 
October 30, 20161 found this helpful

I'm interested in a complete 1969 set, navy blue covers with a torch emblem. Will pay $500 for right set.

 
May 14, 20210 found this helpful

I have this set

 
 
March 13, 20170 found this helpful

Ive just moved into a new house and found tge full set are they worth anything

 
March 23, 20170 found this helpful

Hi bellow I was wondering if you are interested in the illustrated world encyclopedias i have volumes 1-21 they are in fair condition any offer is appropriate. Please e-mail me if interested

 
May 19, 20170 found this helpful

I have a set of the Illustrated World Encyclopedias copyright 1967. They are a cream/tan and green colored book.

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Its a set of 15 books and they were given to me when I was 5 yrs old. Selling for $50

 
January 17, 20180 found this helpful

Hi I have the set I think u are looking for. You can call me 419-564-4184 or text. My name is Sally

 
May 12, 20180 found this helpful

I am David. 812 887 4518. Have the full set Illustrated World Encyclopedia Bobley. Short time. Selling all with other money earning projects. Call in next 36 hours

 
May 19, 20180 found this helpful

Are you still looking for this set? If yes, I have a complete 1964 set of Illustrated World Encyclopedia books. Pls send a message if you're still interested.

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Debie.carl@sbcglobal.net

 
May 19, 20180 found this helpful

I have a 1964 version of the set you are describing. Please email me if you are still interested.

 
November 12, 20180 found this helpful

Rare, 1960's, Bobley; Illustrated World Encyclopedia Full Set.
Full set of 15 Illustrated World Encyclopedia. Very nice condition. Stored away, unused for many many years.... As you can view from picture, Book #15 has some sort of certified stamp on it.

 
November 12, 20180 found this helpful
 
 
November 12, 20180 found this helpful
 
 
November 12, 20180 found this helpful

I have a 15 book set published in the 1960's. Are you still in search of them?

 
November 13, 20180 found this helpful

I have the 1968 set Illustrated World Encyclopedia volumes 1 through 21 and the book of the year for 1968. Let me know if interested

 
January 31, 20190 found this helpful

I have a set from 1969. Can send you a photo

 
February 4, 20190 found this helpful

I have the set you are looking for. Please contact if still interested.

 
November 16, 20190 found this helpful

Not sure how this works but i found there n my house i was looking them up and came across your name.
Illustrates work incyclopeda bobley

 
January 29, 20200 found this helpful

Yes, I have the 1958-1959 complete 20 volume set of the ILLUSTRATED WORLD ENCYCLOPEDIA, size 6"x9", reddish-brown covers in excellent condition, Bobley Publishing Corp., with Educational Book Guild abstracts of books at the end of each volume. For example, Vol. 4 "BOL-CAN" contains abstracts of many books: from "BONDS OF INTEREST" thru "CAMILLE".

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I am John Starke in Richmond VA, if you want to see or buy this 20 volume set. Price would be based upon self pick-up at $40, or additional shipping/handling of this set (about 25-30 pounds) - TBD.

 
February 9, 20200 found this helpful

I have the 1968 set in 20 volumes, with the literature synopsis in the back. I am in Chateauguay, Quebec, Canada.

 
April 28, 20200 found this helpful

I gave a set

 
January 29, 20210 found this helpful

I may as well add my set for sale as well in case their is someone collecting these fine old books...

 
January 29, 20210 found this helpful

I may as well add my set of these fine books for sale if any collector is interested...
Email me for more details...

 
 
 
 
 
February 3, 20210 found this helpful

I have book #12 I found in a house that I recently move .

 
October 26, 20210 found this helpful

I have a set of illustrated world encyclopedia books from A to z there's 21 volumes in all the last volume is a study guide volume I do believe and in the back after in volume A there is a page that says literary treasures novels plays poems and other works of most celebrated in historic writers of the English language and all lands and times and it's several pages long but it has Alice in wonderland Amelia American tragedy it everything I mean esop's fables the age of innocence age of reason The front is a white with a brown edge The pages are edged in gold it's by bubbly b o b l e y and when you turn to the front page it says originally prepared and edited by the national lexio graphic arlexico graphic board and it says the staff and the editor it's between 1954 and 1966 and I know that these books have probably been here since No I'm not sure but they've been around for a while but everything that I'm seeing as far as dates and this book are all in the '60s I'm not real keen on exact year that they are but if you'd like to email me that would be great.

 
January 4, 20220 found this helpful

I have a set of the Illustrated World Encyclopedia as well, 1 though 21, copyright 1967. I'm in Southern Ontario Canada if anyone is interested please let me know.

 
September 2, 20220 found this helpful

Hi I'm not sure if you are still looking for the set. I don't have all 20 of them I have 15 of them but the # 8 I don't have but I have a duplicate copy of #5.

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They are dated 1954-1966. I looked in the back and there is a page where the actual encyclopedia stops. Then there begins what your were describing.

 

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