The golden encyclopedia by bennett dorothy a abebooks. In the same year, the name western publishing company was adopted and common stock was issued with some eighty percent owned by management or employees. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition open library. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science volume 1. 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, book 116 full set, volumes 116. Listen to serial killers true crime documentary series bundle. New listingthe golden book encyclopedia set 120 1988 missing hardcover. Geronimo stilton geronimos fabumouse collection 10 book box set.
The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes by. The golden book encyclopedia book 11 by golden books, june 1, 1988, golden books edition, board book in english. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. Little golden books and giant golden books childrens series. I want to share the joy i have in collecting with all of you. A personal guide to the enjoyment and understanding of all aspects of music.
Listen to serial killers true crime documentary series. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science by zim, herbert spencer, 1909 ed. Vg no highlighting or any other kind of blemishes, edges are smooth, pages are clean. The golden book magazine, a magazine publishing short fiction that ran from 1925 to 1939. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes book. Designed for children not yet ready to navigate the more complex environments of the fullfeatured reference books, this multimedia cdrom emphasizes ease of use and. The front page of every volume describes the books as, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6,000 pictures. Golden book encyclopedia complete set 116 1960 homeschooling student reference. Since they have been in a box for so long i am willing to part with them. I have seen pieces of the set for sale on ebay and a few other sets for sale from various years. World book encyclopedia, american encyclopaedia designed to meet the curriculum needs of elementary through highschool students.
The golden age of comics refers to the late 30s to early 50s an era when icons like captain america, batman, and superman emerged. The golden book encyclopedia book 11 june 1, 1988 edition. 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. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. It was probably bought by my aunt in a grocery store, as part of a volumeamonth. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom.
Vintage the golden home and high school encyclopedia full 20 volume set 1961. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 hardcover 1959 by bertha morris parker author. The 2016 edition of the world book encyclopedia is your pass to a world of learning and exploration. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. Golden book encyclopedia set color illustrated 116 complete original advertise. In 1942, the launch of little golden books revolutionized childrens book publishing by making highquality picture books available at affordable prices. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker. Find the golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete set by parker, bertha morris 1960.
Golden books backlist is teeming with classics such. Codex aureus latin for golden book are several gospel books from the 9th through 11th centuries that were heavily illuminated with gold leaf. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. What is the best childrens encyclopedia for elementary. Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. 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. Vintage 1970 golden book encyclopedia volume 1 aardvark to army parker. Jun 30, 2010 what is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set. Sent with australia post standard large boxsatchel. Little golden book collector little golden book collector. Golden book video was a line of childrens animated videos marketed by western publishing, beginning in 1985. In 22 hardcover volumes full of accurate and trustworthy facts, the encyclopedia set provides the most uptodate information in formats speciallytailored for schoolaged learners.
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I would like to sell them, but i have no idea of their value since i cannot find this set. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen. Golden book is the official register of the kingdom of italy. Little golden books 151 books goodreads share book. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. 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.
Does anyone know what the set might be worth or if someone is interested in purchasing it. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at. I have a complete set of, 1 16 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. I have been collecting all shapes and sizes of little golden books and other related items since 1986. This is a lovingly stored, complete,1959 the golden book encyclopedias voloumes 1 16. Just imagine swimming there in the cold, dark water and seeing these toothy monsters pass by, illuminated by their own lights. Golden book encyclopedia 4 book lot 1,2,3,4 vintage 80s cool interesting facts. This is a lovingly stored, complete,1959 the golden book encyclopedias voloumes 116. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. Hi lori yes i have the entire set of 1960 golden book encyclopedias. Emanuel winternitz contains index, cross references, glossaries and charts. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Aa to balsa by zim, herbert s editor and a great selection of related books.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set. The world book was first published in 1917 and revised annually from 1925. You can look at lists of some of my collection under my books or my records. I have never seen the 1946 edition while the 1988 one the one with the blue covers was not nearly as good.
More than 60 years later, many of the original golden book titles are still wildly popular, with the poky little puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u. When i was old enough to read the book, i read about them. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker on. The golden book encyclopedia by parker, bertha morris. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. The golden book encyclopedia back in the early 1960s was the very best childrens encyclopedia. Over six thousand alphabetic entries, illustrated in color, define elements of the organic and inorganic natural history of north america.
They are leather bound cream colored with s shield on the cover. Golden book encyclopedia by golden books staff, paperback. Golden books was the childrens book imprint of western publishing, later golden books publishing and now random housepenguin random house. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker goodreads. Little golden books 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. They featured characters and stories from westerns print publications, such as little golden books, and were originally released on. My first golden encyclopedia 1971 complete in one volume a golden book hc. Publication date 1959 topics childrens encyclopedias and dictionaries, childrens encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher new york, golden press collection inlibrary. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 1. Aug 16, 2011 just imagine swimming there in the cold, dark water and seeing these toothy monsters pass by, illuminated by their own lights. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes parker, bertha morris on. The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america. This book was volume 1 of golden book encyclopedia of natural science.
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