Agatha christie, the mysterious affair at styles 1920 christies first published noveland the first to feature her megafamous creation hercule poirotwas released to wide acclaim somewhat surprised acclaim, considering it was a first novel by an unknown in 1920, helping to usher in the golden age of detective fiction, not to mention the enduring love affair that millions of fans. Packed with impressive imagery and incredible information, this comprehensive guide to planet. They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and corners, and gold writing on spine. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text.
The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. I have a 1620 of book of knowledge the childrens stories grolier. I have a 1920 complete set of world book encyclopedia in quite good condition. The new book of knowledge vintage set of books volume 18.
Knowledge encyclopedia covers a wide range of subjects from astronomy to biology, chemistry, physics, technology and history. No marks, black with gold lettering on the spines, some tearing of the binding away from the inside covers. Mar 09, 2018 philosophy, implying an encyclopedic knowledge of the whole sphere of scientific learning and intellectual culture, is here symbolised. I havent yet found reliable information on compton publishing this title. Feb 23, 2012 i have a complete 1919 book of knowledge set. Vintage the book of knowledge 8 x volumes encyclopedia s very interesting.
World book encyclopediapublished since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work. Mcloughlin, editorinchief published by the grolier society inc. Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Encyclopedia, pears cyclopedia, the vimto book of knowledge. This furnace initially has an x1 multiplier, but it can be increased when the items listed below are placed on the base to increase the multiplier to a maximum of x50,000 x50k, resulting in the secondhighest multiplier. I have a 1920 complete set of world book encyclopedia in. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs the 1920s edition, the full. 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. Page 39 voluntary works besides, over and above, gods commandments, which they call works of supererogation, cannot be taught without arrogancy and impiety. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Although the title description is the book of knowledge. No marks, black with gold lettering on answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Highlighting our big selection of the book of knowledge encyclopedia for sale online. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i by holland thompson, ph.
What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. Unfollow book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Its probably because i havent yet looked very systematically. The book of knowledge, the childrens encyclopedia, 20. 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. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Find your the book of knowledge encyclopedia today. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. Guardian puts it, all the knowledge of a world on the brink of deep and everlasting change. It is the third enchantedtier item added to miners haven.
In the usa, the childrens encyclopedia was published in 1910 by grolier under the name the book of knowledge, bound into as many as 20 slim volumes. The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. A vast portico is pictured, the arches of which are pierced with statuefilled niches. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes. A library of knowledge encyclopedia book set, 1920s. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading.
Get information and homework help with millions of articles in our free, online library. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 7 hardcover 1956 gc the book is still in good condition. These books are an amazing collection of articles on history, science, math, architecture and the arts, literature and religion. The book of knowledge, childrens encyclopedia set, grolier 1920s, lot of 7. One was the bluebound 1920s edition of the childrens encyclopedia which hed bought and the other was the 1930s wonderland of knowledge that his. What is the value of a complete set of world book encyclopedias from 1920.
The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. Its interesting that compton published a sort of competitor encyclopedia within the same time period. The book of knowledge is an enchantedtier item released in the knowledge update on june 30 th, 2018. These british book of knowledge encyclopedias were edited not by arthur mee, but by a series of different editors including harold fb wheeler the book of knowledge, circa 1935, john alexander hammerton the book of knowledge, 1955 and gordon stowell the new book of knowledge, 1959. Information the sum of human knowledge had a different shape.
They are cloth bound, blue in color with leather spine and corners. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20 vols with world maps inside inc. I have a complete set of the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. The encyclopedia americana 1920preface wikisource, the. I am looking for a copy of a particular pictured story from a 1920 world book i saw about 35 years ago. Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. This brilliant childrens encyclopedia is the brainiest book around. Ran across what i believe is a full set of 1927 the book of knowledge books. Deterioration from age only, and some wear from actually being used. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. An illustrated encyclopedia with articles on history, lit. This can cause confusion because, in britain, waverley published a series of encyclopedias called the book of knowledge.
How much is a set of the book of history copyright 1920 and. Grolier acquired the rights to publish it in the u. Hi, i am looking for a copy of a particular pictured story from a 1920 world book i saw about 35 years ago. The world as youve never seen it before knowledge encyclopedias dk on. The assignment to work on the book of knowledge came to me i dont know. The book of knowledge, the childrens encyclopedia, 20 vols. The childrens encyclopedia, volumes 120, magic carpet edition e. By 1940, the book of knowledgethe childrens encyclopedia had. Examples and sugges examples and sugges tions made by other promoters, like teachers, libraries and other parents, might be even. Appears in 173 books from 18092007 page 58 the united states are as much bound by their contracts as are individuals. Dec 05, 2017 the best gift she ever gave me was the world book encyclopedia, sold to her, of course, by a traveling salesman and no doubt bought on credit, smiley said. Knowledge encyclopedia updated and enlarged edition. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets.
Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is p. The new book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume 20wxyz by editors of grolier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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.
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If they repudiate their obligations, it is as much repudiation, with all the wrong and reproach that term implies, as it would be if the repudiator had been a state, or a municipality or a citizen. Online im finding versions of the story in which a man tries to help a butterfly emerge from its cocoon by making a delicate incision. As one bookseller puts it, the value of a book is whatever someone will pay for it. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. The knowledge encyclopedia is essential reading for the whole family, covering every subject imaginable in breathtaking detail. Knowledge encyclopedia is a large 10 x 12 and 360 pages book from dk publishing that benefits from big, colorful computergenerated images, including 3d images. Jul 24, 2012 i have a 1920 complete set of world book encyclopedia in quite good condition. Science in the childrens encyclopedia and its appropriation in the. The set comes with an index book for easy lookup too the books are hardback and have glossy covers. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition mcloughlin, e v on. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. Published by the grolier society and the amalgamated press limited, 1922. These have been stored indoors in a living area since new, and are in very good shape.
The book, developed with the smithsonian institution, provides detailed information for each of its many illustrations. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. The encyclopedia americana 1920 wikisource, the free. The new book of knowledge encyclopedia set complete set 20. The encyclopedia deliberately uses nontechnical language and abundant graphics to make it especially accessible to students and general readers without sacrificing depth and accuracy. May 06, 2011 to give an adequate statement of the civilization of the world to date, even thirty volumes have proved few enough, but it is the hope and belief of the editor that the new edition of the americana will prove an efficient aid to the educational and intellectual forces of america, and of especial value at this time to the general public of the whole englishspeaking race. 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. How much is a set of the book of history 1920 and 1921 by the grolier society worth. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. The childrens encyclopedia ten volume set by arthur mee. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. Printed encyclopedias were once a rare source of knowledge.
Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. It faetures 20 volumes that span a wide array of topics from poetry to nature to religion. Its the story sometimes referred to as the lesson of the butterfly. The new 59part, 7,412page, 10volume series debuted in october 1922 as the childrens encyclopedia, the digraph having been dropped, and went through 14 editions by 1946 under the imprint of the educational book co. It is the 1910 edition of the book of knowledge, a childrens encyclopedia. Vintage 1910 the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia. The book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii. This includes all twenty volumes, featuring a teal hard cover with embossed bronze designs and gold accents on the spine. Watch the new book of knowledge encyclopedia volume. The knowledge encyclopedia pdf encyclopedia books, dk. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom.
Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Updated and expanded edition dk encyclopedia by dk isbn. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Buy cassells book of knowledge and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. This illustration is from the public domain book, the book of knowledge, the. The book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii antique vintage education 1 of 3 only 1 available the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii antique vintage education 2 2 of 3 the book of knowledge childrens. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. With various illustrations and colorful images, this book keeps me interested during the time i was reading it. In the 1920s, it had entries written by sigmund freud psychoanalysis, albert einstein spacetime and harry houdini conjuring. The wonder book of knowledge, 1921 edition, illustrated by. Great savings free delivery collection on many items.
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