What encyclopedias are worth money?
According to Beattie, 9th and 11th Britannica Editions can sell for as much as $300 to $400 per set, if in good, clean condition. And Roundtree says a fine set of 11th Edition Britannicas can command as much as $3,000.
Can you get money for old encyclopedias?
Call your local library and ask if you may donate your set to be sold. Put it up for giveaway on freecycle.org. If they’re really old — say, more than 100 years — call a rare bookseller and ask if they’re worth anything. Find out if a local recycler takes them.
What are some famous encyclopedias?
Encyclopedias
- Britannica. Highly respected encyclopedia in publication since 1768.
- Catholic Encyclopedia. 10,000 articles on Catholic history, interests, and doctrine.
- Columbia Encyclopedia (via Infoplease)
- Computer Desktop Encyclopedia.
- Credo Reference.
- Encyclopedia Mythica.
- Encyclopedia of Life.
- Encyclopedia of Philosophy.
How much were encyclopedias in 1972?
the addster. Can anyone tell me how much a set of World Book Encyclopedias cost in the early 1970’s? Current editions cost apx. $1000.00, inflation calculators give me a cost of $190.00 in 1972.
How much is an encyclopedia set?
Prices among reputable encyclopedia publishers range from about $300 to $1,499. Parents can bring those books within reach, however, by seeking out a number of discount programs or by scouring second-hand bookstores for an older set of encyclopedias.
What year is the 15th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica?
Under the stewardship of Adler, Benton, and Charles E. Swanson (president of the company from 1967 to 1985), a vast editorial effort was assembled, resulting in the first publication of Britannica 3, or the 15th edition, in 1974.
Are encyclopedias obsolete?
Today, encyclopedias are almost forgotten for all but a small number of nostalgics. Bookshops are rarely selling them anymore, old bookshops aren’t valuing them anymore, and even charities have a hard time giving them away.
How much does a set of encyclopedias cost?
Do encyclopedias exist anymore?
The World Book Encyclopedia is the only general A-Z print research source still published today. Whether you are looking up information to understand a subject or checking a fact for a homework assignment, answers are here! Tens of thousands of index entries make it easy to find information wherever it is in the set.
How do you dispose of old encyclopedias?
Try boxing up your encyclopedias and dropping them off at a local used bookstore. If you’re looking for a more purposeful use for your old encyclopedias, try local schools and libraries.
How much is the 15th edition Encyclopedia Britannica worth?
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Do they still sell encyclopedia books?
The World Book Encyclopedia is the only general A-Z print research source still published today.