Dec 31, 2018 the golden book encyclopedia 1960 volume 15. When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. This is because of not a lot of market demand for this.
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Pages in category novels set in the 1960s the following 102 pages are in this category, out of 102 total. I have a complete set of 10 world book encyclopedias, dated 1926. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Woody woodpecker takes a trip i was called woody woodpecker the entire time i was growing up thanks to my red hair. While the information may be quite dated by todays standards the set still serves as a fascinating time capsule into the world of the 1950s. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12.
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I like them better than the modern natual science books we have go figure and we collect a lot of books both new and old. Golden book encyclopedia 16 volume complete set 1960. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Vintage the golden book encyclopedia 16 volume set 1970 edition complete. They are known for their sweet stories, whimsical illustrations, and affordability. Jan 14, 2015 old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. Please send me your email address so we can connect personally. A large number of new little golden books focus on popular saturdaymorning tv shows, such as huckleberry hound and the flintstones. About 12 beloved disney classic little golden books disney classic. Little golden books have been treasured by children through the years. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. What is the best childrens encyclopedia for elementary.
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Hi i have the complete world book encyclopedia set from 1964 all 20 volumes hard cover great condition with 2 world book dictionarys i want to sell them but dont know how much there worth. The illustrated volumes begin with book one, aardvark to army through book eight, hudson to korea. 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. Not sure if this is what buyers have paid for though. However, i strongly suspect that the seller is taking the piss and that no one will ever pay that much. As a result, they are sought after by childrens book collectors, and in many cases, their value has increased greatly. Mickey mouse club mickey mouse the kitten sitters and mickey mouse and the missing mouseketeers little golden book set. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science vol. The golden book encyclopedia complete set 19591960 3rd printing 116. Vintage 1958 big golden book rudolph the rednosed reindeer. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. One of my dads colleagues had an encyclopedia set the golden book encyclopedia that he was giving away, and my dad took the set, thinking i might be interested in it. Hi lori yes i have the entire set of 1960 golden book encyclopedias. The most common 1960s golden books material is metal.
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