Finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. Penney was a union soldier from illinois in the civil war. This book is presented to those, both young and old, who wish to have a nontechnical account of the history, evolution and production of some of the everyday wonders of the modern industrial age. Some old books may be rare and have great value, others may be more difficult to place a value on. Nevertheless, when the set began it was described as an entirely new work under the editorial direction of.
The project gutenberg ebook of the wonder book of knowledge. However, there are a few that have the wide design. Amblesideonline is a free homeschool curriculum that uses charlotte masons classicallybased principles to prepare children for a life of rich relationships with everything around them. The youngest of three children, she was named helen bates chenery after her mother. The marvels of modern industry and invention 8vo over 7. The childrens newspaper was a vast jumble of uplifting facts and. In some ways it has the feel of a detective story in.
Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. Dec, 2019 unless the set is complete and over 100 years old, it is virtually worthless. The themes in this book, although controversial, are too important to dismiss. Preface this book is presented to those, both young and old, who wish to have a nontechnical account of the history, evolution and production of. If you need to cut back, book 2 could have only selected chapters read. The project gutenberg ebook of a chinese wonder book, by. The astrologer, after plying her with questions, put on his tortoiseshell glasses and searched long in his book of knowledge. Anna lee huber is a supremely talented author, and these books are complex, impeccably plotted, and clearly wellresearched. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades. Jun 29, 2006 the new book of knowledge has 50 pages of articles on birds, their anatomy, their habits, and so forth, rather in the fashion of a school textbook, but the old book of knowledge has 9 pages on storks, herons, and plovers alone, with information straight from the memory of an old bird watcher and afficionado including a flashy account of a. The book of knowledge was an encyclopedia aimed at juveniles first published in 1912, by the. The whore of babylon or babylon the great is a symbolic female figure and also place of evil mentioned in the book of revelation in the bible.
A very basic guide to valuing a book using the resources available on. Their values have decreased over time because more are being found, but they still offer good profits. The bindings are completely intact and they are still quite usable. I just found a 1919 s wheat penny in my change from the gas station last week. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Unless the set is complete and over 100 years old, it is virtually worthless. There came into her mind the great wonder of the earth. The new wonder book of knowledge by henry chase hill, from. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition. It was another big step toward the day of the rifle.
Books of wonder features the finest in childrens literature. Before she was wonder woman, she was diana, princess of the amazons, trained warrior. By pghgirl40 16 posts, 7,164 comments december 16, 2019. The book of knowledge volume 12 grolier society 1919. From 19091958 wheat cents were a rare and iconic coin with the face value. Paper is a heavy gloss stock, printed with black ink, and occasional color plates. In some ways it has the feel of a detective story in which steven harvey pieces together the life of his mother, roberta reinhardt harvey, who committed suicide when he was eleven, out of the 406 letters she left behind.
Vintage book the wonder book of knowledge, 1921 henry chase hill. Book of knowledge 1919 complete set liveauctioneers. This section is from the book the wonder book of knowledge, by henry chase. The project gutenberg ebook of the wonder book of knowledge, by various this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. The wonder book of knowledge, 1921 edition, illustrated by. The new book of knowledge is an encyclopedia intended primarily for children from 3rd to 8th grades the encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. Should he sell his last outer garment for a few pennies and buy millet for her. Old wheat cents in your dresser might be worth a fortune. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. Her full title is stated in revelation 17 as mystery, babylon the great, the mother of prostitutes and abominations of the earth ancient greek. Wooden bows had already been made as strong as the strongest man could pull, and they wished for still stronger ones steel ones. The book of knowledge, volume 11 arthur mee full view 1911. The book of knowledge, volume 22 arthur mee full view 1911. Mar, 2015 this is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias.
Its fairly hard to distinguish between the close am and wide am designs with the naked eye. Plymouth book of wonder 2nd edition by visit plymouth issuu. The first contayning the interpretation of the hebrue, caldean, greeke, and latine wordes and names scateringly dispersed throughout the whole bible, with their common places following euery of them. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. For more information, read discussion about this book. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. The childrens encyclopaedia 20 volume set holland thompson, et al arthur. The book of knowledge and wonder is a memoir about claiming a legacy of wonder from knowledge of a devastating event. Her father christopher chenery, a virginian who grew up poor, was a utilities financier who founded southern natural gas company, among other utilities.
The new wonder book of knowledge by hill, henry chase. Helen bates penny chenery 19222017 find a grave memorial. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Penny chenery was born in new rochelle, new york, in 1922 and raised in pelham manor, new york. It was published by the university of knowledge incorporated, editor in chief being glenn frank. With the cooperation of experts representing each industry. The title page of the dawn of civilization book in the wonder book series published by the university of knowledge. Ten valuable pennies still in circulation today hobbylark. A treasure trove of practical information for all ages, first published in 1921. News and stories on natural history, science, our way of life, the united states, school lessons, poetry, men.
In general, most wheat pennies are worth just a few cents perhaps 10 cents. Buy the new wonder book of knowledge by henry chase hill, from old catalog compiled by, william henry johnston online at alibris. In 1919, scotland yard inspector ian rutledge remains haunted by. The contents comprised vividly written and profusely illustrated articles. The new wonder book of knowledge by hill henry chase. The modern wonder book of knowledge hardcover january 1, 1949 by norman et al carlisle author 5.
The marvels of modern industry and invention, the interesting stories of common things, the mysterious processes of nature simply explained. In addition to creating the wonderful characters, she brings the culture and the landscape into full view, and there is a strong sense of place. The 98, 99, and 00 penny should have a closed am design. Engine power 12 the periscope voyage of the deutschland 14 submarine dredging. A complete set of the book of knowledge from 1923 in hardcover. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. However, if worn and of a highly common date and mint mark combination, many wheat cents are quite valuable. More information about this seller contact this seller 26.
Those minted in the year 2000 are the most common whereas the ones from 1999 are the rarest. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open. Other articles where the book of knowledge is discussed. The new wonder book of knowledge by henry chase hill. These are childrens encyclopedias by the grollier society, dated 1923. Published in new york by the grolier society and london by the educational book co. Covers are winecolored linen with the title in gold leaf. The chapters in book 2 that are about arthur and merlyn are 2, 3, 4, 6, 8. In fact, some of the scarcest wheat cents are downright expensive costing into the hundreds of dollars in the most worn condition. Book of knowledge annual 1954 by the grolier society. This was a topically arranged encyclopedia that was based on arthur mees childrens encyclopaedia.
I have no information about john penny, and wonder if you have any knowledge of this penny line. The wonder books are a series of books produced in the 1930s and 1940s. This is a guide about finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias. The reeses were staunch presbyterians and i suspect penny was too. Ebenezer ward and george lock starting a publishing concern in 1854 which became known as ward and lock. The wonder book of knowledge by hill henry chase abebooks. Books of knowledge complete set 1919 grolier childrens. The modern wonder book of knowledge carlisle, norman et al on.
The book of knowledge, volume 24 arthur mee full view 1911. The grolier society the book of knowledge 17 and 18. Tvvo right profitable and fruitfull concordances, or large and ample tables alphabeticall. The wonder book of knowledge by henry chase the marvels of modern industry and invention, the interesting stories of common things, the mysterious processes of nature simply explained. I have kept it for the history behind it and wonder where and who has. Project gutenbergs a chinese wonder book, by norman hinsdale pitman this ebook is for the. Our detailed schedules, timetested methods, and extensive teacher resources allow parents to focus on the unique needs of each child. Mint will embark upon a special, 1year program of 4 different designs for the reverse of the lincoln penny to honor the bicentennial of lincolns birth.
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