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The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960. Encyclopedias and dictionaries, childrens encyclopedias and dictionaries. Another giant such as the golden books of history and geography presents an efficiently worked out surface survey of science todayand a group of beautifully executed colored pictures by harry mcnaught, often so real that they have a trompe loeil effect. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure 3rd printing. I have been collecting all shapes and sizes of little golden books and other related items since 1986. The car and truck data guides are two separate books published annually at the same time.
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See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Welcome to the little golden book collector this site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. Collectors always look for books that are over 100 years old. The book value is essentially the tangible accounting value of a firm compared to the market value that is shown. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide.
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The attraction of childrens books lies in the vibrant illustrations or exciting tales that fill their pages. The 2016 gold value coupon books have been delivered. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers. Golden book encyclopedia complete set 116 1960 homeschooling student.
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Sendak, who died in 2012, was a generous signer and often added sketches when signing a book. I believe it was called the illustrated world encyclopedia or something like that. I am looking for a particular encyclopedia, circa 1960. Over six thousand alphabetic entries, illustrated in color, define elements of the organic and inorganic natural history of north america. The earlier the printing date the greater the value, but condition counts for a lot. Golden book encyclopedia complete set vol 116 1961. Little golden book has 167 entries in the series overdrive rakuten overdrive borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set answers. We have so many groups selling this fall as a fundraiser. Make offer the golden book encyclopedia set of 16 volumes 1961 revised edition. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. The best tool to determine your cars value car news auto123. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set. Little golden book series found in childrens media tiein books little golden books have been loved by children for over 75 years.
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