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Libraries rarely want encyclopedias unless they are current and up to date. My newest is a 1991 americana, which i snagged from a public library that was getting rid of them. Can anyone give me an estimate of how much a set of 1959. Recently a complete set from this year sold for about 100 dollars. Large and heavy set, will require extra shipping costs.
It has so many features, and is easy to navigate and visually engaging. Stay up to speed on all we have to offerplus activities, crafts, and blogs for parents and educators in our newsletter. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116. Two full sets bought new and kept in a bookcase so in superb condition. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states.
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I have no desire to get rid of my world book set, even though its from 1960, or the americana set from 1988 that i bought used from the library i worked for. Complete 19 volume vintage set of 1959 the world book encyclopedias. I have 27 books are all in very good condition with some cover wear on a couple books. Items are marked as dispatched after i have handed them over to the post.
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