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What is the value of a 1967 Americana encyclopedia? It is a 30 volume value with Funk & Wagnalls dictionaries and a bookcase. It is also in great condition.
By David
They are only worth what someone will pay. I will give $200 for the the collection with the bookcase.
How much would a set Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia copyright 1954 - 1955 go for?
This is not 100 years old yet, so it is not an antique. It would be worth very little. Encyclopedias and dictionaries are not used much anymore. People get all their information online.
I would like to know the value of a Funk & Wagnalls encyclopedia set. It has volumes 1 -29. I cannot find a date of print on them, but I would think around the 1960s.
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, dictionaries and reference books but send them to recycling centers or dumps as they cannot use or sell them.
I have three sets of encyclopedias. One is a business encyclopedia and two are sets of Funk and Wagnalls; book sizes are approximately 4' x 6' and the dates on them are circa, 1910.
They are over 100 years old, so they are considered antiques. If they are complete they could have value. I would take them to several book dealers for appraisals.
How much is a set of Funk and Wagnalls Company encyclopedias worth? The copyright is 1931 and they are in decent condition.
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, Craigs List and other retail sites for possibilities. Everything is now online and updated constantly so old books are just that-old.
I have a complete set of 1948 Funk and Wagnalls New Standard Encyclopedia set that is in very good shape. Is there any value to this set? If so, where would I sell it?
By Diane
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.
I have a set of Funk and Wagnalls New Encyclopedia, ahc 4 3 2 1. Any value to these?
By Liz from Rancho Cordova, CA
Unless it is a complete set and over 100 years old, it has no value.
How much is the 1984 Funk and Wagnalls New Encyclopedia collection 1-30 worth?
By Mary M H. from Butte, MT
I have a set of wildlife encyclopedias published in 1968. What is the value and how do I sell them?
By Stacia G
I have a Funk and Wagnalls New Encyclopedia set from 1980 that I am looking to sell. I would like to find a store that would look at them and tell me their value. Maybe even buy them. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
By Cynthia
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By cybergrannie [30]08/15/2014
Generally older sets are not very valuable as information is outdated but the photos are still good.
You can check out eBay, Amazon, Google and get some idea as to what others are doing with sets like these. Generally very hard to sell and ship.
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I'm wanting to find the value of Funk and Wagnels 1932 - 25 volumes, Britanica 1911 11th edition - 29 leather volumes, and Universal Dictionary of the English Language 1898 - 4 leather volumes.
By Bill A.
Sorry - may not be worth very much but you can check Google, eBay, Craigslist and other sites for information.
How much is a full set of 1960 Funk and Wagnalls standard reference encycloedia, with 2 dictionaries, and yearbooks of events for 1960-1982, worth?
By DM
Sorry to say they have little, if no value. I manage my church thrift shop and full sets get donated to the shop occasionally. Usually I wind up giving them away for free. Most everyone seems to use the internet these days.
I have 23 of the 24 books of Funk and Wagnalls Standard Encyclopedia from 1912. Does anyone know the value of these books?
By Sandy N.
How much would a dealer pay for a set of 8 encylopedias from Funk and Wagnalls 1959? The books are in excellent condition.
By Kathy N
I have a Funk and Wagnells partial set from 1931. They are in good condition, what are they worth?
By Darla B
I have a copy of Funk and Wagnalls New Standard Encyclopedia XXVI, Study Index 1 1931. It's a small book; much is it worth? It looks old but is in great shape.
By Elrena B. from Abbeville, LA
I have a set of the New Funk and Wagnalls encyclopedias, copyright 1950. Are they worth anything?
By Lana from Atlanta, GA
I have a 1988 edition of the Funk and Wagnalls "New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Family Health. It is in very good condition. They consist of volumes 1 thru 24 and look like they have never been read. Is there any value or interest in this set? How much is it worth?
By B. Kris
Are Funk and Wagnalls Standard Reference Encyclopedias Yearbooks from 1971 to 1990 in fair/good condition worth anything of value?
By Stephanie
How much would a whole set of Funk and Wagnalls New Encyclopedia be worth? I'm pretty sure it's a 1971 set.
By Tammy D
Does anyone know what this set would be worth? All volumes are in excellent shape.
By Mary B
I have many old books and would like to determine if there is any value. What might be the value of a 10 volume set of "Wonder Book of the World's Progress." Funk and Wagnall's New York and London.
By Megan C-F
I have a full set of Funk & Wagnalls encyclopedias A-Z. They are possibly 30 years old or older. Is there a market for this set, that is in very good condition?
By Mella from Adelaide, South Australia
I have a full set of Funk & Wagnall's New Encyclopedia, volumes 1-29 published in 1972. It is in great condition.
How much is this set worth? Also where should I sell them? I live in the DC/metro area.
By Jenny C
I wish to sell a 1955 copyright edition of the World Book Encyclopedia and a Universal Standard Encyclopedia (New Funk and Wagnalls) copyright 1949,1951, 1952
By Ron F.
I have a full set of this encyclopedia including 29 reference books and 1 family legal guide. Is there any value to this set and if so how would I go about selling them? They are in perfect condition.
By Josh M
I am wondering the estimated value for the 1959 Edition Funk and Wagnalls Standard Reference Encyclopedia set. It is in fair condition. I am also interested in the estimate for The Encyclopedia Americana 1961 Edition, in good condition.
By Alyssa M
I have 27 encyclopedias that are a set of Funk and Wagnalls, New Encyclopedia. They have a copyright date of MCMLXXIV (1979). They are in great condition considering their age, little wear on them. I'm running out of shelf space so I was wondering what they are worth?
By Kris L.
I have a set of 25 Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopedias, copyright 1931. The book size is 4 inches x 6 inches. All are in good shape. I am looking for an estimated value of the entire set.
By Sue
I have a set of Funk and Wagnallis encyclopedias that were copyrighted in 1950-1951. I think that one is missing. What is the value of this set of books? I have 34 of them.
By Sandra
I have a 1931 Funk and Wagnall's Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 volume set, in very small print. I would say the books are in very good to excellent condition. Can you please give me an estimate of the value (if there is any).
By Carol C.
I have a full set of Funk and Wagnalls encyclopedias (publishing dates 1931 - 1964). They are in awesome shape. Very little, if any, damage/aging. I'm wondering what they are worth. I know that they aren't in demand since the internet, but I also know that they aren't easy to find anymore. I have all 25, and they are in better shape than the one pictured here.
By Barb
I have a 25 volume (complete) set of 1931-34 Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopedia of Universal Knowledge in excellent condition. Aside from seeing how funny our "facts" were back then, do you know its range of value?
By Bob S.
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What is the value of a Funk and Wagnalls Universal Standard Encyclopedia, 1955 Deluxe Edition? It is a full set of 25 volumes.
