There were 16 volumes and they were issued one volume a week at the acme supermarket, to which we had to make a special trip, since the closest. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Youngsters can love a book too much, reading it again and again, which. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. From time to time i get an email from someone asking about a particular book, trying to replicate a memory from their childhood. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition open library. Sacagawea native american dollar coins usa coin book. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun.
Sendak, who died in 2012, was a generous signer and often added sketches when signing a book. Vintage 1970 golden book encyclopedia volume 3 boats to ceylon parker. A mint book is fresh from a store and brings the highest. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Of course, these encyclopedias were flawed, simplistic, colored by the values of the time period, but for a seven year old, they opened up all the wonders of the world. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 1. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Donating books like encyclopedia sets is a way to help others and get rid of that huge set thats taking up extra space.
Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. The golden book encyclopedia set of 16 volumes 1961 revised edition. According to the little golden book collectors website, a book is rated as one of five conditions. Book value may also refer to the net worth of a business, which is calculated by subtracting liabilities from assets. This includes walt disneys mary poppins, which was published as a golden book in 1964. Hi lori yes i have the entire set of 1960 golden book encyclopedias. World book encyclopedia collection 1965 artifact collectors.
Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker on. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. The complexities of space, science, nature, technology, art, history, and culture are broken down into simple subjects and supported by statistics, maps, timelines, and graphics to ensure total understanding. I have been collecting all shapes and sizes of little golden books and other related items since 1986. The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete set some rubbing with some scuffing at corners, peeling to laminate surface on some, top and bottom spine of books worn.
Apr 24, 2009 to me the most valuable objects in the credenza were a set of golden book encyclopedias. The golden book encyclopedia, 20 volumes, complete set. He says the vast majority of encyclopedia sets carry retail values of less. As i stood there and thumbed through the book every picture brought back a shining clear memory. Little golden book collector little golden book collector. This goofy dog has appeared in over 89 short films and other appearances for the company, and he has also appeared in books authorized by the company, including pluto and the puppy, released in 1937.
Make offer the golden book encyclopedia set of 16 volumes 1961 revised edition. This site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. Looking for value on the following collection in very good condition. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Since they have been in a box for so long i am willing to part with them. How much is the bicentennial edition of world book encyclopedias worth. Unfollow the golden book encyclopedia 1959 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The eighth book in the series, the poky little puppy, is the topselling childrens book of all time. An illustrated encyclopedia of locomotives a guide to. Golden memories of the golden book encyclopedia paladini potpie. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6.
The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america. Several of the illustrators for the little golden books later became. World book encyclopedia collection 1965 i have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Little golden books collection and first edition identification on. Value of 1950 the golden book encyclopedia thriftyfun. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at.
The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes parker, bertha morris on. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. What is the value of 1970 world book encyclopedia set. Little golden books, guide, value the values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12.
This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. Value, value theory a value theory indicates the characteristics common to values of all kinds, classifies them, and clarifies the meaning of valuepropositions. It is the ratio of a line segment cut into two pieces of different lengths such that the ratio of the whole. Aug 07, 2009 and the book s nameplate, this golden book belongs to. The book value of a fixed asset is arrived at by subtracting accumulated depreciation from the cost of the asset. Collectors encyclopedia of stangl artware, lamps, and birds. Many of the little golden books have become bestsellers, including the poky little puppy, tootle, scuffy the tugboat, and the little red hen. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it.
I have seen pieces of the set for sale on ebay and a few other sets for sale from various years. To me the most valuable objects in the credenza were a set of golden book encyclopedias. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. The world book encyclopedias were sold as a set in 1978. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes hardcover january 1, 1960 by bertha morris parker author 4. 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. A wealth of knowledge at your fingertipshardcover childcraft. So if you find an old edition, theres a good chance it has a name in it, marcus said. List of little golden books titles little golden books wiki. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set answers.
And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. Dedication acknowledgments additional information and stangl sources introduction history of the hillfulperstangl pottery companies handpainted bird and animal figurines handpainted animal figurines, 1937 1978 hand. Encyclopedia 1965 complete set dictionary 1965 complete 2 volume set world atlas 1965 encyclopedia year books 1966 through 1966 science year 1966 1973 thanks. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts us and international government regulations prohibit such behavior. There are many options about where to donate books, but some options are only available for entertainment books or very specific types of books. Books and chachkas yiddish for knickknacks were stored inside. Value of arther mee childrens encyclopaedia old volumes with red cloth covers. The kinds or realms of value are always said to include moral and aesthetic values, but other kinds are usually mentioned also. This small, golden coin depicted sacagawea of the native american shoshone tribe who helped guide the lewis and clark expedition.
What values do you believe in that others fail to exhibit. List of little golden books titles little golden books. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The front page of every volume describes the books as, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6,000 pictures. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as gifts us.
The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes. An illustrated encyclopedia of locomotives a guide to the. Book value is the value at which the assets of a business are carried on the companys books. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960. You can look at lists of some of my collection under my books or my records. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set.
It is the ratio of a line segment cut into two pieces of different lengths such that the ratio of the whole segment to that of the longer segment is equal to the. Golden memories of the golden book encyclopedia paladini. I want to share the joy i have in collecting with all of you. Dec, 2019 this page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. This was a set of childrens encyclopedias published in the late 1950s when i was around seven years old. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Beginning in 2000, a new one dollar coin was produced by the us mint and is famously known as the sacagawea dollar. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker. This was a set of childrens encyclopedias published in the late 1950s. Little golden books is a popular series of childrens books, founded in 1942.
Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. This simple childrens picture book has had a remarkable impact on popular culture. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. The hardcover of the an illustrated encyclopedia of locomotives a guide to the golden age of train engines from 1830 to 2000 by colin garratt at barnes due to covid19, orders may be delayed. Does anyone know what the set might be worth or if someone is interested in purchasing it. The knowledge encyclopedia is essential reading for the whole family, covering every subject imaginable in breathtaking detail. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question.
What is the value of 1970 world book encyclopedia set answers. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers. And the books nameplate, this golden book belongs to. Collectors encyclopedia of stangl artware, lamps, and.
I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. Please only add little golden books from any decade to this list. Any type of books like this are considered outdated and not worth much at all. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Of course, these encyclopedias were flawed, simplistic, colored by the values of the. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Imagine my delight when i caught sight of the first volume of the golden book encyclopedia. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. As with any collectible book, the condition of a little golden book is everything when determining value. New editions of the world book encyclopedia have been published since 1917, and continue even today in 20. The how and why library 15 volume set childcraft, 1 15hardcover.