BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE
A Treasure Unlike Anything Available Today!
Recent update:
Currently 10 volumes of updates available (1949-59).
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We normally only carry two sets at a time.
The Book of Knowledge Set of Encyclopedias are a treasure for the HomeSchooler and Public schooled child alike.
These are not like regular encyclopedias and are not to be confused with the "New Book of Knowledge".
As far as we have found, they were first published by Grolier Publishing in 1890 and ended in 1963. We have seen them in
three colors--burgundy, blue, and red & white. They are a 20 volume set of books that come in either a 20 volume set or
a 10 volume set with 2 volumes per book. Books with the same copyrights are identical with the 10 volume series containing
only more pages in each book. What makes them so unique is they are fully illustrated with black & white and color photos,
they contain subjects necessary and of interest specifically for the education process in a way that is not and has not been accomplished before.
Each book has it's own unique information and have the contents listed under the following topics:
- The Earth
- Science
- Wonder Questions
- Animal Life
- Plant Life
- Own Own Life
- Familiar Things
- All Countries
- The United States
- Other Countries
- Fine Arts
- Literature
- Famous Books
- Stories
- Poetry
- Golden Deeds
- Men and Women
- Things to Make and Things to Do
Each Volume might differ somewhat in a few of the above topics,
but each volume will contain different information under each of
these topics. Whether you sit and gleam the beauty and wealth of
information in each book,as each volume is a book on it's own.
These set of books also contains a unique index system in the last
volume which include:
- The General Index - (listing the description with volume and page number)
- The Index to Poetry and Nursery Rhymes
- The Index to Illustration of the Fine Arts (Paintings, sculpture and architecture)
Followed By: The Declaration of Independence (with
a copy of the original page of signatures) and the Constitution
of the US.
Some prefer the older editions, some
prefer the latest. Please see our
Differences
in Editions Page for our opinions.
NOW AVAILABLE !
1930 Complete Set
Arthur Mee- Chief Editor. This set, in Vol#20 does includes the Course of Study for Kindergarten through 9th grade. Almost 80 years old and look at their condition!
Vol#20 does have mim. wear. This set was used but not very much. A few volumes, like #6 look as if they were not used. The volume numbers are legible, but about 3 volumes
have a bit more wear than the others. (See photo on the left). Tight/clean, Very nice!
1946 - 20 Vol. 20 Book Set
A beautiful Set! Very bright Gold edges on all sides. Beautiful inside decorative gold edges. Inside wrapper paper unique and in excellent
condition. No tears, marks, clean, tight.. Excellent condition. Only slight wear on the top of the spines.
Updates! 1949 - 1959
Excellent condition. Can be purchased separately or for the reduced price with the purchase of the 1946 set above.
We treat and/or deodorize and clean all vintage books before
packaging. Visit our
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Care for more information on the care and preservation
of older books. If you are sensitive to mold or have a problem
with musty smells, please be aware that this can be the case with
any used vintage book. Even if mildew is not visible anywhere
on the book, the inside pages can not be cleaned. We do not have
any with visible mold or mildew but these or any books can be
sensitive if kept in a damp area. Store your treasures in a well
ventilated, dry area and avoid direct sunlight.
These books are amazing! It's easy to understand why they
are so highly recommended by Dr. Arthur Robinson, creator
of the Robinson 22-CD ROM
- Self Teaching Curriculum.
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