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Value of Encyclopaedia Britannica Books?

A collection of Encyclopedia Britannica.I have these Encyclopaedia Britannica books in my house which was given to me by my old neighbour who passed away, and they're taking a lot of space in my house. 8 of them state "1768" and 1 states "1981. So I would like to see how much these books are worth before selling them. Are they real or fake. If real, then how much is it? If fake, then still how much is it?

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The spine of the Britannica Book of the Year, from 1981.
 
The front of an Encyclopaedia Britannica book.
 

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July 1, 20221 found this helpful
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The 1768 date is when Britannica company was first started, NOT an issue date for a set of encyclopedias. For your edition, look at the inside front pages for a publishing or edition date. Encyclopedias less that 100 years old, are NOT considered antique, and are only worth a few dollars per book in the set. The 1981 book is a yearbook only, and not valuable either. But it may be your edition's printing date. Even libraries don't want them anymore, even for their book sale fundraisers. Better to just donate to a thrift store - if THEY even want them.

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July 1, 20220 found this helpful

These are 40 year old books worth very little. Donate them and take a deduction on your taxes.

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Unfortunately they aren't worth much. You might consider donating them to a school.

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July 2, 20221 found this helpful

Usually, a full set will be worth a small amount but 8 books do not appear to be a complete set so no matter the edition date, these are virtually of no value.

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Sometimes thrift stores will take a nice set but will not be interested in a few books. The 1981 is a yearbook and these are so plentiful they are of no value either.
I believe your books will be difficult to even give away but you can always try.

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July 5, 20221 found this helpful

I see you have Encyclopedia Britannica Book of the year 1981
This one is asking $9:

www.ebay.com/.../333454910848

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July 5, 20221 found this helpful

"The Encyclopædia Britannica was first published in 1768" www.britannica.com/.../Encyclopaedia-Britannica-English...
Volumes have been reprinted over the years.

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Open the books and check the copyright year.
I found "1768 Encyclopedia BRITANNICA" Volume 18 from 1971 for $5 (no bids)
www.ebay.com/.../225057180041
Another volume for $5 (no bids) www.ebay.com/.../225057180045

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July 5, 20221 found this helpful

Find years of printing.
I found several 1768 Encyclopedia Britannica volumes with similar looking thistles:

1768 Vintage Encyclopedia Britannica Volume 17 P Plastering Hardcover 1969 at $5.66

www.ebay.com/.../255041451966

1768 Encyclopedia Britannica Volumes 17 and 20, printed in
1971 at $31.92 (was $39.90) 

www.ebay.com/.../402957206810

Read about Value of 1768 Encyclopedia Britannica:

www.thriftyfun.com/Value-of-1768-Encyclopedia-Britannica...

Britannica Book Of The Year at $7.14 (was $10.99) 

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www.ebay.com/.../224264462952

at $9

www.etsy.com/.../britannica-encyclopedia-yearbooks...

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