I have a set of 8 Waverley Encyclopedias, plus Universal English Dictionary, Waverley. Would these be worth anything or should they be binned?
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Most encyclopedias don't have much value, unless they are complete and over 100 years old. I would donate mine, rather than throw them away.
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This type of book is difficult to sell and many places (in the US) will not accept them as they can very rarely sell them.
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the old pictures. Libraries, Goodwill, Salvation Army, etc., receive donations of tons of old encyclopedias, dictionaries and reference books but send them to recycling centers or dumps as they cannot use or sell them.
I agree that the books won't bring you much money if sold. However, you can try checking with a local school in your area if they would be interested in your encyclopedias. Considering how easy it is to find information online this might not be of much interest. You might also like to check with a few shelters in your area. This would make a great donation for people in need. Furthermore, you can check with the Salvation Army or Red Cross about donating the books to a foreign country. Some countries teach underprivileged children English and these books would be of some value to them.
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