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You can look at lists of some of my collection under my books or my records. The attraction of childrens books lies in the vibrant illustrations or exciting tales that fill their pages. This is a green hard backed book with pucks opper book printed in gold on the front cover. Little golden book series found in childrens media tiein books little golden books have been loved by children for over 75 years. The golden book encyclopedia 1959 deluxe edition full set for. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science by zim, herbert spencer, 1909 ed. The golden book encyclopedia set of 16 volumes 1961 revised edition.
Looking for a 1960s era illustrated world encyclopedia set. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. When they were first published in 1942, highquality books for children hadnt been available at a price most people could afford. Several of the illustrators for the little golden books later became. Some of the biggest sellers on the market are classics such as alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll and the jungle book by rudyard kipling. Disney classics little golden book library by boxed set. All information during my research refers to this book having a soft cover. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. The earlier the printing date the greater the value, but condition counts for a lot. Little golden books is a popular series of childrens books, founded in 1942. Gold book is the premier product line of sanford evans research group.
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This boxed set features lady and the tramp, 101 dalmatians, the lion king, alice in wonderland, and the jungle book. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary. This simple childrens picture book has had a remarkable impact on popular culture. The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete set some rubbing with some scuffing at corners, peeling to laminate surface on some, top and bottom spine of books worn. The illustrated volumes begin with book one, aardvark to army through book eight, hudson to korea. See more ideas about little golden books, books, childrens books. Most valuable comic books comic book values comic book. Five things to know about little golden books smart news. That would be the little poky puppy, which has sold almost 15 million copies since its publication as one of the. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at.
Welcome to the little golden book collector this site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. Over six thousand alphabetic entries, illustrated in color, define elements of the organic and inorganic natural history of north america. The golden home and high school encyclopedia complete. After dealing with the concepts of age, size, heat, speed, distance, etc.
The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker on. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Collectors always look for books that are over 100 years old. Publishers weekly alltime bestselling childrens book. The golden book encyclopedia 1988 edition open library.
This set of twenty volumes, with entries from aaron to zoology and over 2500 illustrations, is designed. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Im certain that many of you have also saved these mementos of your childhood, and you most certainly have seen them at yard, church, and estate sales, crammed into boxes along with baby clothes, plastic toys, and candyland games. It was a set of about 20 volumes and the defining value of this set was, that in the rear of each volume was an alphabetical synopsis of many classic literary works. The golden home and high school encyclopedia complete set. This site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. What is 1978 world book encyclopedia set in mint condition. Price to book value is a valuation ratio that is measured by stock price book value per share. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Since they have been in a box for so long i am willing to part with them. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960.
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The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes parker, bertha morris on. If you discover one then its the equivalent of bilbo baggins finding gollums ring in the depths of the. The eighth book in the series, the poky little puppy, is the topselling childrens book of all time. Little golden books produced the topselling childrens book of the 20th century. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. The golden book encyclopedia, 20 volumes, complete set golden books on. The car and truck data guides are two separate books published annually at the same time. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The book value is essentially the tangible accounting value of a firm compared to the market value that is shown.
It is a complete reference about the world when internet was not yet the main source of written material for assignments by school age children. A vintage eight volume set of the golden book encyclopedia and an additional vintage informational book. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Little golden books library, a collection of five of the most beloved disney stories. Vintage 1959 the golden book encyclopedia 6 volumes. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. I believe it was called the illustrated world encyclopedia or something like that. Buy childrens books for sale at auction invaluable. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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