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Book back, book cover partly pixelized, list of illustrations and contents. I have had this book for a long time now and i am very interested in its worth. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i on. Betrayal, murder, madness, rats, 1922 is a breathtaking exploration into the dark side of human nature from the great american storyteller stephen king. The keys of enoch is a paraphysical text or codebook. Antique 1923 the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 19. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. Learn the basics of first edition identification for book collectors. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name.
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All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society, e. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a really nice book nonetheless. The wonder book of knowledge, 1921 edition, illustrated by. In 1966 it was replaced by the new book of knowledge. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of. The new book of knowledge has 50 pages of articles on birds, their anatomy, their habits, and so forth, rather in the fashion of a school textbook, but the old book of knowledge has 9 pages on storks, herons, and plovers alone, with information straight from the memory of an old bird watcher and afficionado including a flashy account of a. Based on sound principles and the actual experience of real farmers the farmers own cyclopedia, volume 2. Books are in overall good condition for their age with all pages appearing to be intact. Buy the book of knowledge and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. For a skinner rare book were looking for books that have a higher minimum auction value, so this book wouldnt be appropriate for auction, but it is a. Obvious yellowing of pages consistent with age of book. The project gutenberg ebook of the wonder book of knowledge, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever.
A complete manual of successful farming written by recognized authorities in all parts of the country. The new 59part, 7,412page, 10volume series debuted in october 1922 as the childrens. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Information on old books describes how to determine the value of old books by the smithsonian libraries. Originally largely a reprint of the british childrens encyclopaedia with revisions related to the united states by holland thompson, over time the encyclopedia evolved into a new entity entirely.
The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. One was the bluebound 1920s edition of the childrens encyclopedia which hed bought and the other was the 1930s wonderland of knowledge that his parents subscribed to when he was young. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. It was originally a 24 volume set, but other print runs had 10, 12 or 20 1919 was a 20 volume set as show in the image above, as was 1951. I have an post etiquette book that was printed in 1922. The value of knowledge and the pursuit of understanding. I have recently discovered that there is the same book on show in a museum in vienna. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume. Published by the grolier society and the amalgamated press limited, 1922. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. The new book of knowledge complete 20 volume set 1969 encyclopedia. However, if you want to sell your coins, the blue book gives the wholesale value and what the dealer will likely pay. It also conveys the idea of a more intimate and personal relationship than the simple term gnosis. We have 6 books by sinclair lewiswork of art,1934babbitt,1922it cant.
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From 1949 grolier also issued a book of knowledge annual. This is a page about finding the value of old websters dictionaries. Published in new york by the grolier society and london by the educational book co. Auction values tend to be at about 50% of moderate retail, so it is a book with value. The book of knowledge, volume 24 arthur mee full view 1911. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library. Sakaiya believes that a knowledgevalue revolution will unfold as each advanced national faced the flexibility to cope with an utter transformation of its moral standards. The linkage is made through 64 areas of future science, the basis of an ongoing study that is.
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