The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i by holland thompson, ph. Little people verses public domain books, nursery rhymes. Heritage press, canisius college, 1993, reprinted 2010 williams, lillian serece strangers in the land of paradise. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society 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 entirely. Since she is not here today, and i know she would want you to receive a prompt reply, i, as her. Rare antique book home encyclopedia of useful information 1903 fair. The book of knowledge, the childrens encyclopedia, set of 20. Grolier building, 575 lexington avenue, new york 22, n. The books are far too old to donate ive checked around with local charities. The childrens encyclopedia volume ix by thompson, holland. Promotional booklet by the grolier society, new york, new york. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the grolier society. A trio of vintage volumes of the book of knowledge. I am delighted to have found a full set of this encyclopedia, from which i have earlier volumes dated 1911 and 1912.
The childrens encyclopedia, volume xviii 18 1937 hardcover 1937. The grolier book of knowledge encyclopedia complete 20 volume set 1963 edition. Lincoln library of essential information wikipedia. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Childrens encyclopedias and dictionaries, publishers and publishing. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume. James read the book of knowledge encyclopedia series from a to z when he was very young and had read it 5 or 6 times. The childrens encyclopedia, supplement 1937 paperback 1937 by holland thompson and arthur mee author. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i. In which the knowledge of the heavens and earth is rendered simple and. She studied art in new york and then in paris and also studied stained. A rare book can sell for a substantial amount of money but few novice collators know how to tell the difference between a nice old book. I am an artist and want the bok for its rendering of the childrens illustrations.
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Leads the children on to the conquest of knowledge. This is all 20 volumes and does not include the wood bookshelf. Many people like collecting older books from flea markets and antique shops but it can be hard to tell which books in your collection really have value. Granted this one is not in excellent conditon but the asking price is a good indication of the worth of these books. The new book of knowledge 2001 encyclopedia set with annual complete grolier. International encyclopaedia and dictionary 1900 a descendant of the popular. Mbca scrapbook grolier book of knowledge banks, 1960 letter.
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Mark goldmans city on the edge is a history of the past and a look at the possible future of buffalo, new york. It was published under a policy of continuous revision, meaning that there were. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Copywrite 1937 an 38 being final but, there are numerous copywrite. These encyclopedias are presented in hardbound with both black and white and full color illustrations. The book of knowledge, the childrens encyclopedia, set of 20 volumes, 1 book per volume the childrens encyclopedia hardcover 1937. List of englishlanguage 20thcentury general encyclopedias. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Poetry the highwayman the wind was a torrent of darkness among the gusty trees, the moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.
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A condensation of the encyclopaedia britannica, chambers encyclopaedia, etc. It was published in 1919 by the groiler society, new york. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. The blizzard of 1977 is still remembered in western new york, especially in buffalo, which received the brunt of the storm. In the show, anne of green gables, anne, recites this poem and i have loved it ever since. This edition was published in 1919 by the grolier society, new york. In this book, paul langendorfer and the buffalo history museum have included each inning of the queen citys rich baseball heritage, from the 19thcentury niagaras and the 191915 federal league to the buffalo bisons.
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Burd for her book mother goose and her goslings, c. Im going to be moving to a new apartment soon, and im trying to get rid of all the items that i dont use anymore. The book of knowledge the childrens encyclopedia, volume i on. The youngest of three sons of george augustus auden and constance rosalie bicknell, auden was brought up in birmingham, england, where his father was a school medical officer and later a professor of.
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