1950 golden book encyclopedia set

Mar 04, 2015 top 10 books about women in the 1950s. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition open library. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow. Vintage 1958 big golden book rudolph the rednosed reindeer. A vintage eight volume set of the golden book encyclopedia and an additional vintage informational book.

Six volume set the mothers encyclopedia description on the interior page reads. Mickey mouse goes christmas shopping a little golden book a edition 1953 disney stuff mickey mouse goes christmas shopping more mouse by chris barry chris barry takes a look at an old disney book that fills him with christmas spirit. We also had a golden book encyclopedia, which they sold, one volume a. My favorite was the encyclopedia britannica from the late 1950s. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. Aa to balsa by zim, herbert s editor and a great selection of related books. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. Every age has its problemsthe mothers encyclopedia will aid you with all of them. List of little golden books titles little golden books wiki. What is the value of a 1950 encyclopedia britannica answers. Welcome to the little golden book collector this site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. If the book is a hardcover and has a dust jacket then tick the relevant box.

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. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set. Top 10 books about women in the 1950s books the guardian. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at.

So underpinning all the stories that my book tells of everyday lives, of hopes and fears, from factory girls to debutantes, immigrants to beauty. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. Fiction set in 1900s fiction set in 1910s fiction set in 1920s fiction set in 1930s fiction set in 1940s fiction set in 1960s fiction set in the 1970s fiction set in the 1980s fiction set in the 1990s. While the information may be quite dated by todays standards the set still serves as a fascinating time capsule into the world of the 1950s. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science volume 1. For the encyclopedia britannica 2010 set, it costs around 1400 dollars to order it from. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Mickey mouses picnic by jane werner illustrated and adapted by walt disney studios. Jan 14, 2015 old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. The golden book encyclopedia parker, bertha morris on. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book.

The mothers encyclopedia 6 volumes complete set 1951. Unfollow the golden book encyclopedia 1959 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. 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. The golden book encyclopedia set 1960 4th printing volumes 116 golden press. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Mickey mouse club mickey mouse the kitten sitters and mickey mouse and the missing mouseketeers little golden book set. I almost threw out a whole set of encyclopedias today and i decided to see how much it was worth. This is a near mint little golden book from the 1950 s. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker on.

Mickey mouses picnic by jane werner illustrated and adapted by walt disney. I have been collecting all shapes and sizes of little golden books and other related items since 1986. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes parker, bertha morris on. If the book was published in 1970 or later, then you could search by the isbn number alone. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes.

Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. The golden book encyclopedia set of 16 volumes 1970 vintage hardcover free ship.

The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. Little golden books have been treasured by children through the years. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members. Here is a little trivia, the first edition for funk and wagnalls was published in 1894. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. Golden book encyclopedia complete set 116 1960 homeschooling student. I have seen pieces of the set for sale on ebay and a few other sets for sale from various years. The golden book encyclopedia 16 vol set bertha morris parker on. Alice in wonderland finds the garden of live flowers. The best novels set in the 1950s 1950 1959 see also. These shows that there is no demand for this book as of this time because of the decline in price. What is the value of a 1950 encyclopedia britannica.

Someone looking to purchase a world book encyclopedia can do so at many retail stores or online. As a result, they are sought after by childrens book collectors, and in many cases, their value has increased greatly. Vintage eight volume set of the golden book encyclopedia. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6.

When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Ready, set,grow red little golden book of fairy tales. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online. The golden book encyclopedia set of 16 volumes 1970 vintage hardcover used. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.

Dec, 2019 this page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. List of little golden books titles little golden books. Woody woodpecker takes a trip i was called woody woodpecker the entire time i was growing up thanks to my red hair. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. The golden book encyclopedia childhood memories toys. Does anyone know what the set might be worth or if someone is interested in purchasing it. 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. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia. Turnofthecentury family comedy based on the book by frank b. If the book is signed by the author, tick the relevant box. The illustrated volumes begin with book one, aardvark to army through book eight, hudson to korea. Why does greg gutfeld wear a ring on the middle finger on his left hand. The best novels set in the 1950s 19501959 see also.

Encyclopedia center encyclopedias from britannica, oxford. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116. What is the value of a complete set of world book encycloped. Little golden book collector little golden book collector. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all.