The 1958 set was not a stand out set but there have been several sets sold on ebay this year which is a little unusual. Childrens encyclopedia book set by kingfisher ipswich, suffolk set of 10 encyclopedia for children. This is a guide about finding the value of the encyclopedia americana. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias.
During the past 3 years, the average book value per share growth rate was 7. Book value is often used interchangeably with net book value or carrying value, which is the original acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation, depletion or amortization. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. Like many concepts in the book world, series is a somewhat fluid and contested notion. This is a guide about finding the value of old reference books.
Finding the value of old reference books thriftyfun. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. Apr 11, 2009 how much is a world book encyclopedia set worth. Encyclopedia britannica 15th edition 1992 complete set 32 vol black hc padded. 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. Ordinarily that would make this book too common to have much valuebut it was a wellread book and a fat book, so relatively few first printings survive in. Book value is the term which means the value of the firm as per the books of the company. What is value of 1958 world book encyclopedia set answers. In depth view into costco wholesale book value per share including historical data from 1982, charts, stats and industry comps. The world book year book, 1990 by world book encyclopedia. Get fresh etsy trends and unique gift ideas delivered right to. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
Mee, arthur harmsworth history of the world complete 8 volume set, london. The book value is essentially the tangible accounting value of a firm compared to the market value that is shown. Get fresh etsy trends and unique gift ideas delivered right to your inbox. He had been in retail for 25 years prior to opening his first outlets. The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money. Price to book value is a valuation ratio that is measured by stock price book value per share. For all practical purpose, the auction was all but over and the auctioneer discovered that they had not been sold.
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Different yearseditions of encyclopedias are valued for different reasons so occasionally a set will be of value. May, 2019 the value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. Hi, i have the complete set of world book encyclopedia, 1976 edition, excellent condition. Make offer vintage 1954 world book encyclopedia complete set 19 volumes.
The worlds most valuable childrens books do you own a copy. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. I have a complete set of the world book 75 anniversary edition. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question. The world book encyclopedia 1958 annual world book on. During the past 5 years, the average book value per share growth rate was 4.
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