The World Encyclopedia

Click any image to enlarge

Posted by Youghlakebaby

11 years ago

AI Appraisal

💬 1 Comment 🗣️ Discuss with Community

Description

Set of 20 (1961) World Encyclopedias.

The World Book "Year Books" 1962-1971

I cleaned out my garage, which hasn't been touched since my grandfather died almost 15 years ago. These are just a couple of the things I found

Category Books and Manuscripts

Condition Good

Date Period 1960's

💎 Have another item? Upload photos for a free appraisal →

⚠️ You have 1 free appraisal left today Upgrade for 15-30/day →

Want more from your appraisals?

Upgrade for PDF reports, more daily appraisals, and ad-free experience.

View Plans →

Re: The World Encyclopedia

Old encyclopedias are typically not worth much, if anything, even older sets from the 1930's or '40s. I personally have a set of World Book encylopedias from 1979 with follow up yearbooks. Because these sets are so large and encompass so many books and so many were made, there is just not a collector market for them. The best use is typically found in decorating. Stagers use these to stage homes for sale, and furniture stores even use old encylopedias on their bookshelves and credenzas. If you are really looking to sell them, you should check out a local book fair and talk to the sellers, or consider donating them for a tax benefit.

Note, I am not an expert on books, but have heard this many times and even read about this in an antique column.

Bob

⚠️ Legal Disclaimer

This appraisal is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute a certified, licensed, or formal appraisal.

Appraisal results are generated using automated systems, including artificial intelligence, and are based solely on the information and images submitted by the user, along with publicly available data. As such, results may contain inaccuracies, omissions, or errors.

InstAppraisal does not authenticate items. No determination of authenticity, origin, materials, maker, or age should be considered verified. Many items—particularly luxury goods, watches, jewelry, coins, art, and designer products—are frequently counterfeited and may closely resemble genuine examples. Authenticity cannot be confirmed from images alone.

Any statements regarding authenticity are expressions of opinion only and should not be relied upon as fact. Independent professional authentication is strongly recommended before any purchase, sale, or valuation decision.

Appraisal values are estimates only and may vary significantly based on condition, provenance, market demand, and additional information not available at the time of review.

Appraisals must not be relied upon for insurance, legal, tax, estate, or financial purposes without independent professional verification.

InstAppraisal disclaims all liability for any losses, damages, or disputes arising from reliance on this appraisal, including transactions conducted based on the information provided.

By using this service, you acknowledge and agree that you assume all risk associated with reliance on appraisal results.