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This collection includes a 1962 a through z 27 volume set, a set of yearbooks from 1963 to1969, a world atlas, and a pair of dictionaries. The world book encyclopedia by world book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Arnow, harriette simpson 19081986american author of cultural histories, short stories, and novels, including the dollmaker. And because i was the only one who had a computer, i also got the encyclopedia on a cdrom.
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Id like to replace the 1951 britannica set we lost to water damage, along with the bookcase that came with it, but i would only take it off someones. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. They are in pristine condition, but we no longer need them and. This set arrives with maroon dark red colored covers with gold lettering accents and have gold lettering on the spines.
That 39yearold encyclopedia was still useful, but didnt include anaything thats happened since about 1972. The encyclopedia is leather bound and comes with 7 science books which were an extra addition to the world book set. The world book encyclopedia 1990 22 volume complete set. The world book encyclopedia can be purchased directly form the world book website. Little market exists for old world book encyclopedias local. The world book encyclopedia, 1994, set by world book. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. New listingthe world book encyclopedia 20 volume set vintage 1958 complete. The world book encyclopedia leather bound 1987 22 volume. The world book encyclopedia 1985, hardcover for sale. Find 2006 world book encyclopedia set complete set 22. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Older sets are many times even difficult to give away because they are difficult for even thrift stores to sell.
According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for. Source for information on arnow, harriette simpson 19081986. The atlas is a large a3 size with excellent maps and detail of the world and cities. The world book encyclopedia 26 volumes 9780716600893 for. Plus set of child craft series 1 15 and year book editions from 1967 1986. Complete 24 volume 1991 world book encyclopedia set w 2 vol.