If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. Illustratorillustrated formatbinding hardcover book condition used acceptable quantity available 1 binding hardcover publisher golden press date published 1969. The golden book encyclopedia 1988 blue covers missing volume 12 overall this set is in extremely good condition and would rate it overall as a very good condition. Selling hardcover copy of the golden book encyclopedia our business hours mf 8. It made a impression on me, if only for the wealth of illustrations, notably the formulaic tromp loeil covers, featuring a painted. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker on. Vintage the golden book encyclopedia 16 volume set 1970. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. May 17, 2016 golden book encyclopedia complete set 116 1960 homeschooling student reference. Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets.
Over six thousand alphabetic entries, illustrated in color, define elements of the organic and inorganic natural history of north america. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker goodreads. One of my dads colleagues had an encyclopedia set the golden book encyclopedia that he was giving away, and my dad took the set, thinking i might be interested in it. From time to time i get an email from someone asking about a particular book, trying to replicate a memory from their childhood. Vintage the golden book encyclopedia blue, 1988 near. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker.
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The encyclopedias are outdated as far as the text goes, but only in a. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. There doesnt appear to be any missing pages, tears, or writing on the pages. Golden book encyclopedia little golden books wiki fandom.
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