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This page includes donating old encyclopedias, finding the value of encyclopedia britannica encyclopedias, finding the value of old encyclopedia sets, finding the value of old websters dictionaries, finding the value of groliers book of knowledge encyclopedias, and more. 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. The childrens encyclopedia, volume 11 full view 1911. They do not allow for us to send combined invoices once the cases have opened. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Plus schoolsubject guide, graded courses of study, master keys, and character education guide. Guardian puts it, all the knowledge of a world on the brink of deep and everlasting change. Questions posed by mees daughter, marjorie, were the direct inspiration for the encyclopedia. The encyclopedia was a successor to the book of knowledge, published from 1912 to 1965. The books are in decent condition, especially considering how old they are. These are childrens encyclopedias by the grollier society, dated 1923. The first was prince palatine in 1911, and the latest was conduit in 2008. Packed with fascinating statistics, maps, timelines, graphics, and photorealistic crosssections, this family encyclopedia makes the most complex subjects easy to understand in seconds.
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