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How can I find the value of a set of the Encyclopedia Americana in 32 volumes, copyright 1957?
By Renae H
I am so sorry to tell you that these books are almost worthless. They are not 100 years old and people won't buy them. Nobody will take them as a donation because they receive way too many of them all the time. Unless a set of books is over 100 years old, nobody will even buy them. You could try to list them on Craig'a list in your area. You might get $15 to $20 for the set.
1957 is not considered antique, so these books have no value. Donate and take the tax deduction.
What is the value of a set of Encyclopedia Americana along with the several annuals from the 1980s? They are in excellent used condition.
By Marianne
Seems almost everyone has old books they think are important and want to sell. Most old dictionaries, encyclopedias, etc., have very little value-a few dollars at most. You can check online for old book collectors, on Craigslist and other retail sites for possibilities.
Hi Marianne,
I was wondering if this is the brown set and if so would you consider selling me one of the volumes?
Thank you,
Michelle
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.
Probably not. No one wants them. You can't give them to charities. You may find someone who wants them for some sort of craft project, that you can give them to.
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.
How much is a 1965 Encyclopedia Americana worth today?
Encyclopedias have value if they are complete and are 100 years old. Financially, you would be better off donating them and taking a tax deduction.
I have the complete set in very nice condition. I cannot find any information as to their value.
Thank you for any help you may offer!
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.
I have a set of 1986 Encyclopedia Americana, published by Grolier Incorporated and would like to know if they're worth selling. If so, where can I sell them?
By Ruth from Queen Creek, AZ
Hello,
I was wondering if you still have this set and if they are the brown and red ones.
Thank you!
Michelle
I have a set of the Encyclopedia Americana, volumes 1 - 30. I don't want these books and am wondering where to sell them.
By Leah B.
My husband is an auctioneer, and sadly, these books usually bring only a couple dollars. You can access many encyclopedias online, that are updated daily, so the older ones don't carry much value.
What is the value on encyclopedia Americana 1984 -1986 editions?
By boston
I have a set of old encyclopedia Americana volumes 1 to 30. The first issue was published in 1964 by Americana Corporation.
By Nicholas
I have a complete set of 1905 Encyclopedia Americana. What would their value be?
By Tool Man from Midland, Ontario
I have a set of Encyclopedia Americana, International Edition, 30 volumes, 1st published 1829, copyright 1965. They are in mint condition. Can you tell me an approximate worth?
By Doris
I have a complete collection of 1936 Americana, volumes 1-30. I want to know if they are worth anything.
By Keith
I own the 1973 - 30 volume set of Encyclopedia Americana and annual year books 1973-1993. How much are these worth? Where could I sell them?
By Jake
I have a complete set, 30 volumes, of the Encyclopedia Americana, from 1937, Universal Knowledge. By Americana Corporation 1937, W.B. McConkey Company, printed in U.S.A.
By jac
I have a complete set, in excellent condition, of The Encyclopedia Americana, 1959 Edition. Can you tell me it's value and where I would look to sell them? Thank you!
By K Jones
How much would this whole set of the 1955 edition of the Encyclopedia Americana be worth? It is in very good condition, smoke free home for 11 years.
By Ginnie O
Could anyone tell me what this set is worth?
I have a complete set of 30 volumes and in very nice condition of 'The Encyclopedia Americana' 1951 edition. These are all hardbound; complete from A to Z.
I have a complete set of encyclopedia Americana, 1951 edition, volumes 1-15. These books appear never to have been used. They are in the original wooden shipping box, marked, Encyclopedia Americana, Informing a Nation. The original shipping label is on the box. Are these valuable?
By ibewjimmy
I have the 30 volume set of the 1923 Encyclopedia Americana. What would the value be for this set? All books are in near mint condition.
By Jay B
