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Information on Encyclopaedia Britannica?

The spine of an encyclopedia.Hi I was just wondering if anyone knows much about this encyclopaedia, recently found in an attic that belonged to my grandparents

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April 6, 20210 found this helpful
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This 3 volume (you have one volume - #II) set was published in 1977 as a commemorative of the original set.
These sets are not rare and having only one volume I'm not sure it would be valued at more than $20 and it may take a long time to sell.

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Here is a set that has been listed for a long time and has not sold. Asking price: $63 has useful information about the set.

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This is second volume of the Encyclopedia Britannica, consisting of three volumes, Facsimile, by a Society of Gentlemen in Scotland, Edinburgh: A. Bell and C. Macfarquhar, 1771 Edition. This encyclopedia is a Dictionary of Arts and Sciences, made to look like the 1768 original - the very first Encyclopedia Britannica. It's almost indistinguishable from the 1768 original, right down to the natural age spots and watermarks on the pages.
Three volumes of this encyclopedia were sold recently for $70: picclick.com/Encyclopaedia-Britannica-1771-264021678163..., the price goes up to 347$ www.ebay.com/.../i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675...

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The price of your volume is about 65-100$.

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April 6, 20210 found this helpful

This appears to be a reprint of the first Britannica encyclopedia, which was published in 1771 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The following website provides more detail: www.britannica.com/.../Encyclopaedia-Britannica-English...

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April 7, 20210 found this helpful

Maybe this link can help with the value, during this currant market , these books only appeal to a certain collector/buyer. Often this collection is offered at auction/bid pricing. maybe this link can help - www.antiquers.com/forums

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Unless it is over 100 years old, it has negligible value. You are better off financially donating it and taking a tax deduction.

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