Other articles where the book of knowledge is discussed. The wonderland of knowledge the pictorial encyclopedia 12. Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. This is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. I am pretty sure all of these are from 1937 but i will list them seperatley below. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. Born june 1, 1937, in wellington, new south wales, australia. X childrens encyclopedia 1911 edition for the collector porch pick up available. List of englishlanguage 20thcentury general encyclopedias. The printed grolier student encyclopedia of endangered species from 1994 in good condition is typically worth about as much as a 1994 new book of knowledge in similar condition. Ii 1937 hc this listing is for volume ii of the wonderland of knowledge balbyz a pictorial pageant edited by lorimer cavins by publishers productions, inc.
Click to read more about the world book encyclopedia, volume 6 of 19, f 1937 edition by field enterprises. A set of volumes 120 of the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia by the grolier society, this edition printed in 1927. The standard american encyclopedia 1937 edition open library. The wonderland of knowledge the pictorial encyclopedia 12 volumes complete, plus hobbies volume. I have a 10 volume set of 1937 worlds poplar encyclopedias. Encyclopedia of sexual knowledge by costler a willy a abebooks. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. What is the best encyclopedia book for general knowledge.
Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Walter rainsford boag, ella wheller forkert, frank justus miller, walter miller, j. I live in the meadowvale mississauga area and you would be responsible for picking up your items. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Copywrite 1937 an 38 being final but, there are numerous copywrite. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were no.
Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Buy knowledge encyclopedia book online at best prices in india on. Promotional booklet by the grolier society, new york, new york. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Oct 01, 20 the perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture.
The wonderland of knowledge, edited by ernest ogan, was published in 1937 as a childrens encyclopedia and follows a similar format to arthur mees books. Combining the almanac and year book published since 1864 by the reformed church in the united states, and the evangelical year book, published since 1911 by the evangelical synod of north america. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. This is an almanac from connecticut for the year 1822. 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. All binding and pages are intact as far as i can see. Printed and bound in the united states by the cuneo press, inc.
The childrens encyclopedia supplements for 193419351936 1937. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society 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. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. The standard american encyclopedia 1937 complete 15 volume set. With various illustrations and colorful images, this book keeps me interested during the time i was reading it. The world book encyclopedia, volume 6 of 19, f 1937 edition. Old sets of encyclopedias, especially off brand ones, arent worth much of anything till theyre a hundred years old or so or when some decorator trend fetishizes books. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Encyclopedic knowledge has moved to more accessible electronic media on the internet with older important editions such as the britannica 11th. Leads the children on to the conquest of knowledge. World book encyclopedia volumes series librarything. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf. Abu khaithama zuhair ibn harb annasaaee died 234h checking and notes by.
The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. Knowledge encyclopedia covers a wide range of subjects from astronomy to biology, chemistry, physics, technology and history. The book of birds volumes 1 and 2, 1937, national geographic. The book of knowledge 1927 childrens encyclopedia set ebth. The wonderland of knowledge the pictorial encyclopedia 12 volumes complete, plus hobbies volume on. Book of knowledge definition of book of knowledge by the.
The world book encyclopedia in eighteen volumes and reading and study guide volume 7. Imaam muhammad naasiruddeen alalbaanee translation by. A library of universal knowledge profusely illustrated, walter rainsford boag. The encyclopedia of sexual knowledge by costler, a. Tips and ideas about collecting and selling collectable books.
As a child, my household had a complete set of brittanica it worked for me. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Most likely it is either beers almanack or the connecticut almanack, either one printed in newhaven by a. The knowledge encyclopedia is essential reading for the whole family, covering every subject imaginable in breathtaking detail. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. The world book encyclopedia, volume 5 of 19, e 1937 edition by field enterprises. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. But when you think about, a general encyclopedia is not as good a source for that kind of information as a collection of popular magazines, with ads, news photos, letters to the editor, etc. May 21, 20 but when you think about, a general encyclopedia is not as good a source for that kind of information as a collection of popular magazines, with ads, news photos, letters to the editor, etc.
An encyclopedia published by scholastic library publishing, inc. The world book encyclopedia, volume 6 of 19, f 1937 edition by field enterprises. 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. Encyclopedia authors deliberately try to omit anything that makes the book seem bound to a particukar place and time. Waverley book knowledge for sale in uk view 52 bargains. I am delighted to have found a full set of this encyclopedia, from which i have earlier volumes dated 1911 and 1912. All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society, e. The book of knowledge, the childrens encyclopedia, set of 20 volumes, 1 book per volume the childrens encyclopedia hardcover 1937. Almanhaj ebooks 2 the book of knowledge of the imaam, the haafidh. The childrens encyclopedia, volume xviii 18 1937 grolier, arthur mee holland thompson, john h. World book encyclopedia volume 04 d by field enterprises. I have a 20 vol set of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias with the red hard cover.
The childrens encyclopedia, supplement 1937 holland thompson and arthur mee on. Concise encyclopaedia of knowledge paperback book the fast free shipping. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 book set 1967 250. 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. Encyclopedia authors deliberately try to omit anything that makes the. The standard american encyclopedia by walter miller, 1937, standard american corp. The book of knowledge, the childrens encyclopedia, set of 20. Grolier is also the leading online and print publisher of children s reference products including encyclopedia americana, the new book of knowledge, and nueva enciclopedia cumbre, a spanishlanguage encyclopedia sold primarily to u. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. The childrens encyclopedia supplements for 193419351936 1937 on. Blue decorated and embossed boards with pictorial pastedown front cover. Combining the almanac and year book published since 1864 by the reformed church in the united states, and the evangelical year book, published since 1911 by the evangelical synod of.
The childrens encyclopedia supplements for 1934193519361937. Aug 09, 2012 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The childrens encyclopedia supplements for 1934193519361937 on.
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