What do you do with outdated encyclopedias?

What do you do with outdated encyclopedias?

Donate your old encyclopedias to a local school or library. This option depends on the age of the books and whether or not schools and libraries accept older sets of encyclopedias. Even if the school or library cannot use the books, they can sell them at school or library fundraisers.

How much did Encyclopedia Britannica cost in 1980?

How much did Encyclopedia Britannica cost in 1980? Encyclopaedia Britannica: After 244 years in print, only digital copies sold. Encyclopaedia Britannica cost $1400 for a full 32-volume print edition.

Who will take old encyclopedias?

Donate the encyclopedia set to Goodwill or The Salvation Army. They take donations of all kinds, including books and even encyclopedia sets.

How much is an Encyclopedia Britannica set worth?

December 2, 2014 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. The 9th and 10th Editions are so numerous that they are of small value; up to maybe $3-500 in good condition.

What was the purpose of the Britannica Junior Encyclopaedia?

Renamed Britannica Junior Encyclopædia in 1963 (and revised until 1983), it was specifically designed for children in elementary-school grades. One of its features was its ready-reference index volume, which combined short fact entries with indexing to longer general articles. In 1960 a British Children’s Britannica was issued in London.

Is there a resurgence of the Encyclopedia Britannica?

There is a slight resurgence in all encyclopedia in a few markets, from my research. 1. is that there are some nursing homes that like to have sets on hand for their residents. 2. Junk journal and collage artists like them for tearing out pages and using them in their projects. 3.

When was the 11th edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica published?

Perhaps the most notable is a complete set of Encyclopedia Britannica 11th Edition, published in 1910 and 1911.