Are World Book encyclopedias worth any money?
There is little demand for them, and they are very expensive to pack and ship in this world of online book sales,” he says. The problem, explains Lynn Roundtree, is that encyclopedias have no inherent value.
How much does a set of encyclopedias sell for?
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.
Can you buy encyclopedias anymore?
The World Book Encyclopedia 2020 – Hardcover – 22 Volume Set – Over 17,000 Articles Hardcover – January 1, 2020. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Where can I sell my encyclopedia?
List your Britannica encyclopedias on local online classified sites such as Craigslist. Include your phone number for faster response times or request an anonymous e-mail address for replies. List your encyclopedias on online auction sites such as eBay.
Which is the best encyclopedia in the world?
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.
Where can I sell my Encyclopedia Britannica set?
List your encyclopedias on online auction sites such as eBay. As purchasers probably won’t want to pay high shipping fees, specify that your books are available for local pickup only. This will also save you the trouble of packing up the books and taking them to a post office or shipping center.
Who owns World Book Encyclopedia?
Scott Fetzer Company
World Book Encyclopedia
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Genre | Reference encyclopedia |
| Publisher | Scott Fetzer Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway |
| Publication date | 1917 |
| Media type | Publication |
When was New World encyclopedia created?
Wikipedia had about 500,000 articles when the New World Encyclopedia began in 2005, but now has over 2 million articles.
How much does a 1976 World Book Encyclopedia cost?
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How many World Book Encyclopedias were there in 1990?
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How much does the Golden Book Encyclopedia cost?
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