I have a complete set of Britannica Encyclopedias from 1957 complete with original bookcase and atlas in very good condition. There is just some light fraying on some of the edges, but no tears or stains. I was given it for free and need to get rid the set for lack of space and was wondering if it had any value other than being very a handsome and interesting piece of furniture?
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Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value-a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc., receive donations of tons of old encyclopedias but send them to recycling centers or dumps as they cannot use or sell them.
You can check online for old book collectors, on EBay, Craigslist and other retail sites for possibilities. Everything is now online and updated constantly so old books are just that-old.
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