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It was published in 1919 by the groiler society, new york. The book of knowledge project gutenberg selfpublishing. In the early twentieth century, encyclopedias addressed to children and youths became. The book of knowledgethe childrens encyclopedia, 20 vols. The perfect reference book for inquisitive minds of all ages, knowledge encyclopedia covers science, nature, technology, history, and culture. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. The book, developed with the smithsonian institution, provides detailed information for each of its many illustrations. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Book of knowledge definition of book of knowledge by the.
The encyclopedia deliberately uses nontechnical language and abundant graphics to make it especially accessible to students and general readers without sacrificing depth and accuracy. The big book of knowledge farndon, john, koo, angela on. Unfollow the new book of knowledge encyclopedia set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Books of knowledge complete set 1919 grolier childrens. This is a page about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Knowledge encyclopedia covers a wide range of subjects from astronomy to biology, chemistry, physics, technology and history. The book of knowledge volume 16 grolier society 1919. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia complete 20 volume set with schoolsubject guide supplement thompson, ph. Book of knowledge 1919 complete set liveauctioneers.
If the file has been modified from its original state, some details may not fully reflect the. The bindings are completely intact and they are still quite usable. The book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia 1911 volumes 2, 3 and 18. A trio of vintage volumes of the book of knowledge. Inside it states copyright, 1926,1927, the grolier society, copyright 1923,1924. Page 104 his majestys government view with favour the establishment in palestine of a national home for the jewish people, and will use their best endeavours to facilitate the achievement of this object, it being clearly understood that nothing shall be done which may prejudice the civil and religious rights of existing nonjewish communities in palestine, or the rights and political status. The binding is secure and there are no markings and odors.
When i was a child, my father had 2 sets of encyclopedias that he kept in the spare bedroom. Embroidery and lace activities from the earliest editions of the book of knowledge and the childrens encyclopedia. Feel free to ask questions, prior to bidding, please. This book is the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia set published in 1919 by the grolier soiciety. Books of knowledge complete set 1919 grolier childrens encyclopedias arthur mee, holland thompson, john h. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf. It is volume 24, part of an illustrious and longlasting encyclopedic brand. The linkage is made through 64 areas of future science, the basis of an ongoing study that is part of an ongoing progra. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume v. These british book of knowledge encyclopedias were edited not by arthur mee, but by a series of different editors including harold fb wheeler the book of knowledge, circa 1935, john alexander hammerton the book of knowledge, 1955 and gordon stowell the new book of knowledge, 1959. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. The other day at a flea market i noticed a box of old books a set of what looked like encyclopedias. It is a text of higher consciousness experience which explains how the human race is connected with a more advanced higher evolutionary structure of universal intelligence.
The new book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia volume. The childrens encyclopaedia 20 volume set hardcover 1919 by et al arthur mee, holland thompson author. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition. The childrens encyclopedia mcloughlin, ellen veronica 1 copy separate the book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia mee, arthur 1 copy separate.
World book encyclopediapublished since 1917, the world book encyclopedia is a general reference work. The book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii antique vintage education 1 of 3 only 1 available the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii antique vintage education 2 2 of 3 the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia vol vii antique vintage education 3 3 of 3 see more. These hardbound encyclopedias feature both black and white and full color illustrations. Science in the childrens encyclopedia and its appropriation in the. The childrens encyclopaedia 20 volume set holland thompson, et al arthur. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia abebooks. Text and images edited and reformatted fit 8 12 by 11. Dec 26, 2011 i have 15 vol of the book of knowledge childrens encyclopedia,circa 1919, red cloth cover. The childrens encyclopedia, full 20 volume set, magic carpet edition mcloughlin, e v on. Manners and customs of mankind vtg 1500 photos book of knowledge 1919 lot of 2.
Complete set of books of knowlwdge, a childrens encyclopedia by grolier. This book has worn covers and edges, particularly on the spine. Can you guess which first edition cover the image above comes from. Details about 1919 book of knowledge encyclopedia 20 volumes set in fair to good shape. 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. I chose this book because it was one of few encyclopedias that provided detailed information about shakespeares sonnets.
The childrens encyclopaedia 20 volume set arthur mee, holland thompson, et al on. We accept paypal and will ship your item after payment verification is received. Originally largely a reprint of the british childrens encyclopaedia with revisions related to the united states by holland thompson, over time the encyclopedia evolved into a new entity. Knowledge encyclopedia is a large 10 x 12 and 360 pages book from dk publishing that benefits from big, colorful computergenerated images, including 3d images. Complete set 1952 book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia. Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.