1960 childcraft encyclopedia book set

I currently have a 1974 childcraft volume set, and i also have an annual book magic of words dated 1975. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Many people prize the my book house set, and those are lovely, too. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I still have the entire set and have shared them with my daughter and my grandchildren over and over again.

Get the best deals on childcraft books 1961 when you shop the largest online selection at. Lot 22 vintage childcraft encyclopedia annual year 1972 1993 annuals hc book. Childcraft the how and why library, the best childcraft encyclopedia books for curious kids. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two book dictionar. I am a known collectorhoarder, lover, gathererof books. Childcraft library set of 15 1972 childcraft the how and why library. Unfollow childcraft books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Childcraft, poems of early childhood by childcraft.

Child craft the how and why library by world book complete 1 15 set dinosaurs. No torn or folded down pages, no writing in any, no smells, mold or soiled page. Hardcover childcraft poems of early childhood in fourteen volumes, volume one. We are stuck with expensive books that are not the correct edition. This is a wonderful set, need just a bit of cleaning but in excellent condition inside the covers. Childcraft the how and why library, complete 15 volume set. The 15 volumes of childcraft, published by world book, inc. Childcraft 50th anniversary edition complete set how and why library world book childcraft 50th anniversary set 115 by childcraft by world book jan 1, 1984. Vintage childcraft for sale vintage science collectibles. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two. Anyways, recently i found myself remembering stories and nursery rhymes that i use to love as a kid and i remembered that they were from this collection of encyclopaediatype books and i remembered that these encyclopaedias were called the world book so after some. Spines are all intact and tight, as well as the orange outer color is still bright.

Looking for a 1960s era illustrated world encyclopedia set. My husband is disappointed and these do not satisfy his childhood nostalgia he had wanted to. Childcraft which came with it was wonderful for kids like us who liked to make things and read myths and adventures. Browse through our ebooks while discovering great authors and exciting books. I have a complete set of the 15th edition of britannica as well as a set of britannica great books of the western world. Complete 15 book set plus childcraft dictionary and mysteries and fantasies annual. I am looking for a particular encyclopedia, circa 1960. Childcraft the how and why library, complete 15 volume set, 1964 edition george s amsbary, managing editor on. I remember our set was so old, it talked about how one day man will travel,to the moon. January with childcraft each page has several articles, which all end on a cliffhanger. How much is a complete set of childcraft encyclopedias. The iconic childcraft brand remains in the public domain as an annual update to owners of an original childcraft set and is displayed each year at the berkshire hathaway annual shareholders meeting. We had these wonderful childcraft books in our home when i was a child.

The set was based on the principles that had guided world book and childcraft for so many years. She was a major contributor to the childcraft book set i grew up on. While modern encyclopedias have existed for around three centuries, the first set. Childcraft is a multivolume illustrated anthology for children, which originated in the late 1930s. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The title of the series is childcraft the how and why library. I have a complete set of 1967 world book encyclopedias. World book encyclopedia set, my grandma had these 1960 childcraft world book encyclopedia vintage advertisement illustration by christian montone. World book encyclopedia 2003 volume 15 p replacement spare from set isbn 0716601044 by world book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The original childcraft series was created in the 1930s by w. All books in very good condition with no writinghighlighting, minimal wear, and intact bindings. Find great deals on ebay for childcraft books and childcraft books 1970. He said that it would help the family learn english, kids and grandmas included. Also would be amazing decor for any shelf and in any childs room.

Our family got the 1970 edition of the world book and i read it from az. More images and items from my collection at my blogspot page. I dont know what happened to them, but i do know that by the time we kids had passed from childhood, they were well worn and most likely falling apart, especially volumes one and two. New listing the golden book encyclopedia set books 116 vintage 1969 missing vol. It is about 72 pages long and is themed by all 12 months. My 1949 set of childcraft books are one of my most treasured possessions. What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition worth today. Someone looking to purchase a world book encyclopedia can do so at many retail stores or online. Everything i need to know i learned from childcraft wired. Childcraft, poems of early childhood by childcraft international. This was an encyclopedia for children to use as resource material for learning. By the 1960s, however, it switched from expansion to a mode of curating. 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. Childcraft the how and why library, complete 15 volume set, 1964 edition.

May 29, 2016 in 1940, the quarrie company was commissioned to do a massive overhaul of the world book. 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. How much is a set of 1960s world book encyclopedias worth. Vintage childcraft books 1954 complete set 15 volumes illustrated preowned. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. Childcraft 115 volume complete book set lot 1980 bonus 6 annuals. Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. World book encyclopediapublished since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. It was a set of about 20 volumes and the defining value of this set was, that in the rear of each volume was an alphabetical synopsis of many classic literary works. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children.

Vintage pictures and illustraions that are lovely, playful, and fun with topics that would appeal to both children and adults. According to the company, its mission is to enhance learning and reading for children around the world by developing trustworthy, engaging content to create products that will engage children of all ages at home, on the go, in the classroom or in libraries worldwide. With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun. In december of 1945, marshall field iii purchased the quarrie company and both the world book and childcraft became part of marshall field enterprises. Make offer books x 18 set the new junior world encyclopedia 1974 vintage books 18 books. Quarrie and company who also published world book encyclopedia. The how and why library 15 volume set childcraft, 1 15. My family owned a set of childcraft books when i was growing up, and i read most of them from cover to cover except, i admit, the people and places volume, and through high school social. Would be an amazing gift for any grandparent, parent, or child.

Vintage childcraft books 1949 field enterprises vol 5, 6, 8 orange. Discovery and discovery science are multivolume print and digital reference resources for elementary readers. There are so many varied subjects that would eliminate boredom. How much would something like this be worth to a collector. World book also began publishing world book encyclopedia of science, an eight volume encyclopedia for young readers in both the institutional. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. Childcraft, book of verse childs treasury volume 1 by various authors and angelo patri. This is the same 1976 world book encyclopedia dictionary set we had. At the end of each article, in parenthesis, is where to find the remainder of the article in the childcraft encyclopedia sets.

Vintage set of information on raising children and childrens issues from the 60 s. My grandmother read me poems and stories from them, three of my cousins borrowed them and enjoyed them, i read from. The series title was childcraft the how and why library. See more ideas about world book encyclopedia, books and childhood memories. Does this 1975 annual book correspond to the 1974 encylopedia set. A 26 book set of the world book encyclopaedias including dictionary and atlas missing book 17 ssn, a 16 book set of the science year supplemental encyclopaedias from 1984 1999, a 16 book set of the year book from 1984 1999, a book set of childcraft books including the childcraft annual books from 1978 1984. Oh my god the childcraft books were my childhood right now theyre buried in my garage somewhere but i cant seem to find them. Part 16 continued from the adventures of alexander henry the elder.

Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. World book encyclopedia 2018, 22 volume set world book. My family had the whole set and im pretty sure ive read all those books word per word, but i will write this here as this compilation of stories volume 1 in my edition, no longer sure what. Id like to replace the 1951 britannica set we lost to water damage, along with the bookcase that came with it, but i would only take it off someones.

And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets arent worth much at all. Complete childcraft 15 volume book set 1961 edition good. The encyclopedia deliberately uses nontechnical language and abundant graphics to make it especially accessible to students and general readers without sacrificing depth and accuracy. When i was a child, we had a set of childcraft books which were published in 1949, like the ones above. Vintage 1980s childcraft book set, 1981 set childcraft the how and why library books 115, educatio right in the childhood, 90s childhood, childhood memories, world book encyclopedia, amish pennsylvania, great books, school supplies, 1990s, nostalgia. Complete set of childcraft books 1961 vols 115 vintage this is a complete set of 1961 childcraft books.

Unfollow world book encyclopedia year books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Aug 10, 2019 world book encyclopedias and childcraft. Our familys edition were either the 1949 or 1954 books, which look much like the earlier 1940s editions, but inside are much different. Childcraft encyclopedia set free shipping world book. Childcraft encyclopedia hard back books volumes 3,7,9,12, 1964. Find great deals on ebay for child craft encyclopedias. They are all in beautiful condition inside and out. The childcraft set also added a separate, optional, special annual volume. Inspired by the richness of the childcraft sets we have loved, a few of us have. I scanned thru the books and found no torn pages, no missing pages, no loose pages and no stray marks except in the first book there is a place where a childs name has been written and. Read online or download encyclopedia ebooks for free. Childcraft books 1961 my mother read fairytales to me from the childcraft books. Jul 19, 2011 value of complete set of childcraft books 1945 14 volumes. Find this pin and more on vintage and kitsch by tammy metzger lawrenz.

The dime room of my local library has had boxes of a 1960s era world book encyclopedia taking up. Childcraft 1961 edition 15 volume set field enterprises educational staff on. The how and why library 15 volume set childcraft, 1 15 childcraft on. I asked a honduran gentleman what he wanted with a 1970 edition of world book encyclopedias. For early rebranding, the series remained closely connected to its previous form. It is difficult to find books that parents can sit down, read and enjoy with children, but these would do well. Complete 15 volume set 1966 childcraft encyclopedia books home school education. The how and the why collectible childrens encyclopedia book set. My favorites were jack and the beanstalk, hansel and gretel, and snow white and rose red. Ursula weise the supplement book is a chapter for each person that has contributed to art, science, and so on, this book by itself is a great find. The world book encyclopedia is an encyclopedia published in the united states. This is the 1968 edition of the childcraft encyclopedia set.

I believe it was called the illustrated world encyclopedia or something like that. Childcraft was succeeded by discovery and discovery science. Childcraft volume your young child 1961 hardcover vintage encyclopedia book. I now owned a 1980 world book and childraft edition. See librarythings wikipage childcraft for a list of various editions. I have a set of 1939 childcraft books, volumes 114. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. My 1949 set of childcraft books are one of my most. Get the best deals on childcraft books when you shop the largest online selection at. I have the 15 book set of child craft books copyright 1954. Quarrie and company and later on by the same company that published world book encyclopedia. The delights of childcraft, part 1 redeemed reader. I have a complete set of 1960 world book encyclopedias plus large dictionary book set of two and yearly update books from 1962 to1969 also a reading and study guide and an annual 1961 supplement. I have the complete set of the 1960 world book encyclopedia.

Buy brand new childcraft set now to get free shipping. Childcraft is a childrens encyclopedia, published by world book. Hardcover childcraft library set of 15 1972 childcraft the how and why library by field enterprises educational corporation jan 1, 1972. The exact books, titles, and sequence has varied over the years. Colorful set of vintage childcraft books, filled with colorful and black and white illustrations.