To be honest, the news that encyclopedia britannica will stop publishing its 32volume print edition after 244 years, and instead focus on its digital efforts, hardly came as a surprise to. In the timeliness category, britannica averaged an 86% to americanas 90%. Oct 18, 2009 is a complete set of encyclopedia britannica worth anything. The 52 volume set was published in 1988 by the university of chicago. The annals of america volume 18 the burdens of world. Encyclopedia britannica 15th edition york, north yorkshire lovely condition. Encyclopedia britannica 29 volume 1974 edition 15th edition used. Encyclopedia britannica books 15th edition book set ebay. In 1999 an online version was launched, and numerous other products were also available, though the print set was discontinued in 2012.
Among collectors, for example, it is pretty much unanimous that the 11th edition is best, and arguably the greatest encyclopedia ever. Among collectors, for example, it is pretty much unanimous that the 11th edition is best, and arguably the greatest encyclopedia ever written in the english language. Encyclopedia britannica 15th edition 1991 33 books, event antique vintage halves. Encyclopaedia brittanica sets are flying off shelves. Contributors encyclopaedia britannica 4,000 including 110 nobel prize english articles winners and 5 u. The 15th edition was given a global perspective by more than 4,000. This is a limited edition full set of encyclopedia britannica 15th edition. Encyclopedia britannica 15th edition plus children. Edition encyclopaedia britannica, 15th edition published in 1981. Find 9781593398378 2010 encyclopaedia britannica set 15th edition by encyclopaedia britannica at over 30 bookstores. Outline of knowledge and guide to the britannica, 15th edition, 2010.
Encyclopedia britannica eleventh edition vol xxvi by encyclopedia britannica company. The new encyclopaedia britannica 15th edition in 32 volumes encyclopedia editors on. How much is a full set of britannica encyclopedias 15th. Depends on what youre looking for in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia britannica 15th edition in antiquarian and collectable. Encyclopaedia britannica, 15th edition, with britannica book of the year 2002, with white library labels. Excellent condition can also collect in person or will post with a courier for an extra charge. Encyclopedia britannica 1968 200th anniversary edition, volume 3 4 copies. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use.
I have a complete encyclopedia britannica 14th edition in it. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Encyclopaediabritannica15thedition full set plus 8 year books and bookcase. Precolumbian sacred by britannica jan 1, 1986 hardcover. New encyclopaedia britannica macropaedia ready reference volumes 129, plus 2 index books and 1 guide to britannica fifteenth 15th. Oct 08, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
The new encyclopaedia britannica 15th edition in 32. New encyclopaedia britannica macropaedia ready reference volumes 129, plus 2 index books and 1 guide to britannica fifteenth 15th edition, 1986. Wikipedia just a few weeks ago they couldnt give them away. It includes twelve micropaedia volumes, seventeen macropedia volumes, two index volumes, 19891996 world data annuals, science and the future books from 19911996, medical health from 19911995, and a. Please be sure that you want the item before placing a bid. The encyclopedia of visual art, set of 10 volumes hardcover 1986.
Are these books worth anything or alternatively, do you think anyone would want them for any reason. The encyclopedia britannica 14th edition volume 18 planraym 4 copies. Is a complete set of encyclopedia britannica worth anything. Swanson president of the company from 1967 to 1985, a vast editorial effort was assembled, resulting in the first publication of britannica 3, or the 15th edition, in 1974. The first four editions of britannica were printed in small quantities and were sold locally in scotland at the printing shop of colin macfarquhar. The encyclopedia britannica 11th edition volume 4 encyclopaedia leather handy volume issue seller description. The official title of the 15th edition is the new encyclop. Isbn 9781593398378 2010 encyclopaedia britannica set. Unfollow encyclopedia britannica 15th edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Complete set of 30 hardback deluxe, illustrated volumes, bound in black faux leather with gilt thistle decoration to front and gilt titles with colourcoded panels on spines, and gilt paper edges. Encyclopedia britannica first 1st second 2nd third 3rd. Encyclopedia britannica set 1986 15th edition leather. The new encyclopaedia britannica 15th edition in 32 volumes encyclopedia.
The encyclopaedia britannica th edition by encyclopaedia britannica and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. What is the best print edition of the encyclopedia britannica. Apr 10, 2012 as the last sets of the encyclopedia britannica prepare to sink into obscurity, theres one edition that will always remain a collectors item. Exlibrary, with usual stamps and markings, in fair condition, suitable as a study. Selected contributors to the 15th edition of the encyclop. Excellent 1986 edition britannica comptons encyclopedia red black. The 9th and 10th editions are so numerous that they are of small value.
Powered by encyclopedia britannica by knauer, kelly, editors of time magazine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The encyclopaedia britannica eleventh edition 19101911 is a 29volume reference work, an edition of the encyclopaedia britannica. New encyclopaedia britannica macropaedia ready reference volumes 129, plus 2 index books and 1 guide to britannica fifteenth 15th edition, 1986 encyclopedia macropedia. It includes twelve micropaedia volumes, seventeen macropedia. The new encyclopaedia britannica 15th edition in 32 volumes. Encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, andros, sir edmund to anise by various free ebook project gutenberg. We have complete macropaedia and micropedia sets of encyclopedia britannica 15th edition from 1980. Under the stewardship of adler, benton, and charles e. Encyclopedia britannica revised 15th edition micropedia, vols. Online or in print, the encyclopedia britannica is worth. Some of its articles were written by the bestknown scholars of the time. Hi, for everyone asking questions as to the value of encyclopaedia britannica sets, the basic guideline is that the 1st up until the 8th editions have great collector values, defined by condition. Encyclopaedia britannica, the oldest englishlanguage general encyclopedia.
Finding the value of encyclopedia britannica encyclopedias. Apr 02, 2012 encyclopaedia britannica, 15th edition, with britannica book of the year 2002, with white library labels. Buy encyclopedia britannica 15th edition and get the best deals. In response, the 15th edition was completely reorganized and indexed for a rerelease in 1985. Complete set of 30 hardback deluxe, illustrated volumes. The 15th and last edition has a threepart structure. Encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, brequigny, louis. Complete set of the encyclopaedia britannica 32 volumes, childrens britannica 20 volumes and a britannica atlas. New encyclopaedia britannica macropaedia ready reference volumes 129, plus 2 index books and 1 guide to britannica fifteenth 15th edition, 1986 encyclopedia macropedia 1986 set. The britannica is the oldest englishlanguage encyclopaedia still being produced. This is the platinum edition limited to 49,000 sets, see photo and has padded leather covers, and platinum edged paper.
New encyclopaedia britannica macropaedia ready reference volumes 129, plus 2 index books and 1 guide to britannica fifteenth 15th edition, 1986 encyclopedia macropedia 1986 set of 32. Oct 01, 2016 depends on what youre looking for in an encyclopedia. Encyclopedia britannica 15th edition for sale in uk. I have a complete encyclopedia britannica 14th edition in. This second version of the 15th edition continued to be published and revised until the 2010 print version. This is a complete 34 volume set of the 1987 encyclopedia britannica limited editionvolumes 1 through 12 are micropedia ready reference alphabeticvolume through 29 are macropedia knowledge in depth index 2 volumes1 volume propedia outline of knowledge guide to the britannica 1987. It was developed during the encyclopaedias transition from a british to an american publication. The magic of encyclopedia britannicas 11th edition books. An unknown number of content pages appear to be from from a later edition, presumably 12th or th. Exlibrary, with usual stamps and markings, in fair condition, suitable as a study copy.
The magic of encyclopedia britannicas 11th edition. Britannica encyclopedia set of 34 books in super condition very rare and hard to find open. Upon hutchinss retirement in 1974, adler succeeded him as chairman of the board of editors. It was developed during the encyclopaedias transition from a british to. Mar 16, 2012 to be honest, the news that encyclopedia britannica will stop publishing its 32volume print edition after 244 years, and instead focus on its digital efforts, hardly came as a surprise to. The encyclopedia britannica 14th edition volume 20 sarssorc 4 copies. As the last sets of the encyclopedia britannica prepare to sink into obscurity, theres one edition that will always remain a collectors item. Encyclopedia britannica 15th edition 26 books please note this item is cash on collection in person from cheltenham. Encyclopaedia britannica by various free at loyal books.
1199 1126 1040 726 127 406 165 1293 1459 1537 1324 1647 221 410 1025 833 91 103 646 1444 490 255 570 836 1044 454 1289 1426 1596 437 59 983 135 761 825 1092 581 697 257 1068 371 331 1292