Are old Britannica encyclopedias worth anything?

How prized? According to Beattie, 9th and 11th Britannica Editions can sell for as much as $300 to $400 per set, if in good, clean condition. And Roundtree says a fine set of 11th Edition Britannicas can command as much as $3,000.

What can I do with old Encyclopedia Britannica?

If you’re looking for a more purposeful use for your old encyclopedias, try local schools and libraries. Schools can use the encyclopedias in classrooms or in their library, and local libraries sometimes use donated books to stock shelves.

How much does a full set of Encyclopedia Britannica cost?

Encyclopedias written for adults — as opposed to children’s sets — cost thousands. Encyclopaedia Britannica, for example, charges $1,399 for the standard hardback version of its popular 32-volume Encyclopaedia Britannica for adults. Collier’s standard set of encyclopedias costs $1,499.

Does anyone buy old encyclopedias?

Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc., receive donations of tons of old encyclopedias, dictionaries and reference books but send them to recycling centers or dumps as they cannot use or sell them. You can check online for old book collectors, on EBay, Craigs List and other retail sites for possibilities.

Can you still buy Encyclopedia Britannica?

Encyclopaedia Britannica cost $1400 for a full 32-volume print edition. Only 4,000 are left in stock. Now, the Encyclopaedia Britannica will only be available in digital versions.

Should I throw away my encyclopedias?

Fortunately, several options exist for disposing of the entire set without throwing them in the trash. Donate your old encyclopedias to a local school or library. This option depends on the age of the books and whether or not schools and libraries accept older sets of encyclopedias.

Do they still sell Encyclopedia Britannica?

The Encyclopedia Britannica, which has been in continuous print since it was first published in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1768, said Tuesday it will end publication of its printed editions and continue with digital versions available online.

Are Funk and Wagnall encyclopedias worth anything?

Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value-a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures.

Is there a market for encyclopedias?

Once the first set of books required in any home library, Encyclopedia Britannica has long since been superseded by the internet. But rather extraordinarily there is still a market for it, as Octavia Pollock finds out.

Is Britannica better than Wikipedia?

Wikipedia scored highest on all criteria except readability, and the authors concluded that Wikipedia is as good as or better than Britannica and a standard textbook.

How do I get free Encyclopedia Britannica?

And now, you can get access to the online version for free through a new program called Britannica Webshare – provided that you are a “web publisher.” The definition of a web publisher is rather squishy: “This program is intended for people who publish with some regularity on the Internet, be they bloggers, webmasters.

What do you do with old encyclopedia sets?

Recycling encyclopedias Call your local library and ask if you may donate your set to be sold. Put it up for giveaway on freecycle.org. If they’re really old — say, more than 100 years — call a rare bookseller and ask if they’re worth anything. Find out if a local recycler takes them.

Can you sell a 1962 Encyclopedia Britannica set?

Yes Encyclopedia Britannica sets do sell but value varies with year/edition, condition and sometimes where located. If selling ‘pick up only’ sales would be limited to your area but no shipping involved. There have been two 1962 sets sold on eBay (January) in the past several months.

What’s the value of a 1900 Encyclopedia Britannica?

I recently found a complete set of 1900 Encyclopedia Britannica. Does anyone know what they are worth? A person is asking $349 on eBau for a set from 1911. The value of your books is determined by the condition of the book plus the supply and demand. I would recommend seeking the help of an auction house to sell the books for you.

What was the encyclopedia called in the sixties?

In the Sixties, the Britannica was I think unofficially considered, by students and maybe others, to be the “serious” encyclopedia. Mostly, students used the relatively simplistic World Book; or occasionally, the Americana, I think it was called. (I thought it was just a Britannica wannabe).