The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments.
Mickey mouse club mickey mouse the kitten sitters and mickey mouse and the missing mouseketeers little golden book set. Page 1 of 14 you search to the left by title if you like. Ordinarily that would make this book too common to have much valuebut it was a wellread book and a fat book, so relatively few first printings survive in pristine condition. This site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books.
From time to time i get an email from someone asking about a particular book, trying to replicate a memory from their childhood. The golden ticket here is a september 1964 first edition published by knopf. Gallery of little golden books at steves collectibles. Folk tale books and fairy tale books old childrens books. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. Several of the illustrators for the little golden books later. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large.
Usually, many years have passed since even the cover has been viewed. Vintage eight volume set of the golden book encyclopedia. Unfollow the golden book encyclopedia 1959 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Find the golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete set by parker, bertha morris 1960 covid19 update april 15, 2020. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker. According to the little golden book collectors website, a book is rated as one of five conditions. A mint book is fresh from a store and brings the highest value. The golden book encyclopedia, 20 volumes, complete set. Remaining inventory set at a base price as follows. Collecting vintage paperback books vintage bookseller. The best way to get an accurate value is by finding an.
What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set answers. List of little golden books titles little golden books. Encyclopaedias books for sale shop with afterpay ebay. Unfortunately, finding a complete list of little golden books online is difficult because the collection now includes more than 1,200 unique titles. Hi lori yes i have the entire set of 1960 golden book encyclopedias. Little golden book collector little golden book collector. See more ideas about little golden books, books, childrens books. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Little golden records the first 12 records produced beginning in 1948 were in a bifold sleeve with the record fitted in a slot. We set the price on books to be competitive with other online book sources, the price guide and various trade books. What is the value of1960 world book encyclopedia set. One i remember is of cinderella in a blue and silver gown leaving the castle by the drawbridge. The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or.
The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 1. A vintage eight volume set of the golden book encyclopedia and an additional vintage informational book. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. You can look at lists of some of my collection under my books or my records. Little golden books gallery at steves collectibles. Since they have been in a box for so long i am willing to part with them. The earlier the printing date the greater the value, but condition counts for a lot. Aug 07, 2009 so many golden books have been published since 1942 over a billion that finding an older edition is easier than some other books, said leonard marcus, a childrens book historian. Front of the sleeve displayed a partial yellow circle with the record information inside the circle. The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias.
At steves collectibles, we have found that some of our happiest customers that we have met in this business are those that have located a favorite childrens book from childhood or gotten it for a loved one. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960. See more ideas about little golden books, books, vintage childrens books. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition.
The golden book encyclopedia, 20 volumes, complete set golden books on. Imagine my delight when i caught sight of the first volume of the golden book encyclopedia. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if. Oct 23, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage 1958 big golden book rudolph the rednosed reindeer. As i stood there and thumbed through the book every picture brought back a shining clear memory. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure 3rd printing. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. 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.
Many of the little golden books have become bestsellers, including the poky little puppy, tootle, scuffy the tugboat, and the little red hen. Dec, 2019 this page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. Like the new book of knowledge, a very new or very old edition in good shape will be worth the most. I plan on going to the post office soon to find out how much it would take to mail them. Including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume including dictionaries and 1980 science year volume funk and wagnalls concise new encyclopedia school books good complete 1977 htf. The eighth book in the series, the poky little puppy, is the topselling childrens book of all time.
Look below for feedback shared about the value of various encyclopedia sets. Ask general questions about little golden books and collecting. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition open library. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. The earlier the printing date the greater the value, but condition counts. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. What is the value of a complete set of 1960s encyclopedia. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. I want to share the joy i have in collecting with all of you. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. It had a collection of fairy tales in it, the ones i remember the best are cinderella and toads and diamonds.
Golden book encyclopedia complete set 116 1960 homeschooling student reference. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set. He says the vast majority of encyclopedia sets carry retail values of less. So many golden books have been published since 1942 over a billion that finding an older edition is easier than some other books, said leonard marcus, a. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two. Little golden books is a popular series of childrens books, founded in 1942.
Golden memories of the golden book encyclopedia paladini. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker on. Hidden treasures on your bookshelf bottom line inc. The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. The golden book encyclopedia complete set 19591960 3rd printing 116. However, the little golden book collector website includes an alphabetical listing of 1,230 little golden books that was compiled in 20. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. The illustrated volumes begin with book one, aardvark to army through book eight, hudson to korea. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes parker, bertha morris on.
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