How much does a set of Britannica encyclopedias cost?
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How much does a set of Britannica encyclopedias cost?
Encyclopedias written for adults — as opposed to children’s sets — cost thousands. Encyclopaedia Britannica, for example, charges $1,399 for the standard hardback version of its popular 32-volume Encyclopaedia Britannica for adults. Collier’s standard set of encyclopedias costs $1,499.
What was the last edition of Encyclopedia Britannica?
15th edition
The 2010 version of the 15th edition, which spans 32 volumes and 32,640 pages, was the last printed edition.
Why was Encyclopedia Britannica discontinued?
“The print edition became more difficult to maintain and wasn’t the best physical element to deliver the quality of our database and the quality of our editorial,” Jorge Cauz, president of Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., told Reuters.
Are old encyclopedia Britannica worth anything?
How prized? According to Beattie, 9th and 11th Britannica Editions can sell for as much as $300 to $400 per set, if in good, clean condition. And Roundtree says a fine set of 11th Edition Britannicas can command as much as $3,000.
Is it worth keeping old encyclopedias?
And the fact is, most encyclopedia sets aren’t worth much at all. James Beattie, of Books Appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. He says the vast majority of encyclopedia sets carry retail values of less than $75.
What can I do with old encyclopedia Britannica?
Recycling encyclopedias Call your local library and ask if you may donate your set to be sold. Put it up for giveaway on freecycle.org. If they’re really old — say, more than 100 years — call a rare bookseller and ask if they’re worth anything. Find out if a local recycler takes them.
Are Britannica encyclopedias worth money?
According to Beattie, 9th and 11th Britannica Editions can sell for as much as $300 to $400 per set, if in good, clean condition. And Roundtree says a fine set of 11th Edition Britannicas can command as much as $3,000.
How do I sell my Encyclopedia Britannica?
List your Britannica encyclopedias on local online classified sites such as Craigslist. Include your phone number for faster response times or request an anonymous e-mail address for replies. List your encyclopedias on online auction sites such as eBay.
