The golden book encyclopedia set 1959

The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 1. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6,000 color. The golden book encyclopedia bertha morris parker this set of sixteen volumes in eight, with entries from aaron to zoology and over 2500 illustrations, is designed specifically for grade school students. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 16 volume set from a to z. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Finding the value of comptons encyclopedias thriftyfun.

Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers. Advertised as circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. The golden book encyclopedia set 20 volumes 1988, looks to not been used much, home schooling, learnign books, vintage childrens books, daysgonebytreasures 5 out of. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about the golden book encyclopedia. The earlier the printing date the greater the value, but condition counts for a lot. The golden book encyclopedia 1959 deluxe edition full set, used bulk books, bulk magazines for sale in waterford, ireland for 70. Golden book encyclopedia little golden books wiki fandom. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 hardcover january 1, 1959.

The golden book encyclopedia set of 16 volumes 1970 vintage. The earlier the printing date the greater the value, but condition counts. They are leather bound cream colored with s shield on the cover. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116.

My mom would buy the next installment each friday, and by the following week id have read it cover to cover, twice. I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. Find the golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete set by parker, bertha morris 1960 covid19 update may 24, 2020. The front page of every volume describes the books as, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6,000 pictures. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes, bertha morris parker 1959 edition. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes hardcover january 1, 1959 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions price. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two.

Golden book encyclopedia volumes set by bertha morris parker. The golden book encyclopedia of the 80s print magazine. Please email me with any questions you may have prior to bidding on this item. Dec, 2019 i have a 25 plus set of the fine arts edition of the universal standard encyclopedia by wilford funk.

Set time 16 19781980 books life complete complete life books encyclopedia time 16 set collectibles 19781980 the of vol. In 16 accurate, fact filled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6,000 color pictures. The golden book encyclopedia set 1959 color illustrated. In 1962, the price was increased to 29 cents, 39 cents in 1968, 49 cents in 1974, 59 cents in 1977, 69 cents in 1979, 89 cents in 1982 and 99 cents in 1986. The golden book encyclopedia set of 16 volumes 1970 vintage hardcover used some have some drawings in the front or back cover. Bertha morris parker author of the golden treasury of. Jun 05, 2019 a 16volume hardcover edition was published from 1959 to 1969.

Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the. Gallery of little golden books at steves collectibles. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.

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Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. By summers end id devoured the entire set, and knew a whole lot more about more subjects than most kids my age. I am trying to find the value of a 1960 edition, like new, comptons picture encyclopedia complete set plus 3 year book. Please only add little golden books from any decade to this list. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set. The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete set. The golden book encyclopedia book 6 bertha morris parker.

The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america. The 1988 edition, titled the golden book encyclopedia lists the author as golden press, and. A vintage set of the golden book encyclopedias, published in 1959 by golden press. This is a lovingly stored, complete, 1959 the golden book encyclopedias voloumes 116. A 16volume hardcover edition was published from 1959 to 1969. Graphics are still very vibrant in color also included are volumes 14 of the golden book encyclopedia of science. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. Publication date 1959 topics childrens encyclopedias and dictionaries. Unfollow the golden book encyclopedia 1959 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The new book of knowledge 1959 was edited by gordon stowell red and light brown binding 1950s edition of the book of knowledge and the book of words. The golden book encyclopedia 1959 deluxe edition full set for. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western. Vintage hardcover book copy of the golden book encyclopedia book 5.