The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. Based on sound principles and the actual experience of real farmers the farmers own cyclopedia, volume 2. It was then reissued in october 1922 as a 59part, 7,412page, 10volume set the. If you do decide to sell them, id contact vintage book shops in your. Allah bears witness that there is no allah but he, and the angels, and men endued with knowledge, established in. 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. Abu khaithama zuhair ibn harb annasaaee died 234h checking and notes by. Ran across what i believe is a full set of 1927 the book of knowledge books. This includes all twenty volumes, featuring a teal hard cover with embossed bronze designs and gold accents on the spine.
This is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a gold. If you have an old book that you would like us to research, or if you have any other questions regarding old books, email us through our askalibrarian service, or contact your local library. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. Imaam muhammad naasiruddeen alalbaanee translation by. We have 6 books by sinclair lewiswork of art,1934babbitt,1922it cant. 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. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. It is a method rather than a doctrine, an apparatus of the mind, a technique of thinking, which helps its possessor to draw correct conclusions.
New listing lot of 5 the world book year books encyclopedia. The information in the cbok set is vast, well written, and interesting to read. Shipping any book is rather expensive and normally shipping costs more than the book. Almanhaj ebooks 2 the book of knowledge of the imaam, the haafidh. Value of book of knowledge encyclopedias thriftyfun. If there is one single thing that is a make or break for book value, it would be the. The theory of economics does not furnish a body of settled conclusions immediately applicable to policy. The wonder book of knowledge, 1921 edition, illustrated by. This is confusing since last copywrite listed is 1938. Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Information on old books describes how to determine the value of old books by the smithsonian libraries. Published by the grolier society and the amalgamated press limited, 1922.
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When selling your book the most important thing to consider is the condition of the book. 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. The excellence of knowledge the evidence for the excellence of knowledge in the quran is manifest in the words of allah. The keys of enoch is a paraphysical text or code book. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
All keyed to the 1952 edition printing the book of knowledge, complete set the grolier society. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. New listing the book of knowledge encyclopedia part of 8 volumes circa 1950s vol. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles.
Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924, 1925,1926,1927 by the amalgamated press 1922 limited. Copywrite 1937 an 38 being final but, there are numerous copywrite dates listed as well from 1923 on up to the latter. Book back, book cover partly pixelized, list of illustrations and contents. There is a set of 2 websters international dictionary from 1928 listed on ebay. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. The book of knowledge, volume 24 arthur mee full view 1911. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet.
This is a great purchase to go along with anyones classical education curriculum. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. Book of knowledge definition of book of knowledge by the. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i unknown binding january 1, 1927 1. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia 20 volumes.
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It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were no. The keys of enoch is a paraphysical text or codebook. If you find both, youll have a pretty solid idea of where it stands. A complete manual of successful farming written by recognized authorities in all parts of the country. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. One lost page can be devastating to a rare books value. I have a 20 vol set of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias with the red hard cover. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia.
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X childrens encyclopedia 1911 edition for the collector porch pick up available. Jun 29, 2006 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. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. On the value of knowledge, instruction, and learning together with its evidence in tradition and from reason. Plus schoolsubject guide and graded courses of study books keyed to the 1952 book of knowledge, master keys to understanding the book of knowledge guide to using the index contained in last bound volume, and character.
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