During the war after 1943 this number of pages was reduced to 28 pages due to shortages of paper. Plus, an incredible gallery section crammed full of story pages something from each issue drawn by golden, covers, pin ups and moreover 60 pages worthmaking this the one book no michael. During the war after 1943 this number of pages was. Lessings decision to divide her novel into many sections is crucial to the books power.
The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. As a result, highquality wartime editions of little golden books are extremely valuable. Well show you how to get a feel for what value has been attached to the title by. The book became the inspiration for a genre of books known today as armchair treasure hunts. Crimson blooms and golden sheaves rare poem collection 1872. Walt disneys so dear to my heart a golden story book, 12. Sendak, who died in 2012, was a generous signer and often added sketches when signing a book.
This includes walt disneys mary poppins, which was published as a golden book in 1964. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Mickey mouse club mickey mouse the kitten sitters and mickey mouse and the missing mouseketeers little golden book. According to the little golden book collectors website, a book is rated as one of five conditions. Little golden books is a popular series of childrens books, founded in 1942. Many little golden books are in their 3rd printing, and 1. Its not commonplace to find a childrens book with disneys signature on it.
Little golden book collector little golden book collector. Value of little golden books childrens books lovetoknow. Masquerade is a picture book, written and illustrated by kit williams, published in august 1979, that sparked a treasure hunt by concealing clues to the location of a jewelled golden hare, created and. According to the official website, the first little golden books were published in 1942 when each sold for 25 cents. Little black sambo whitman tell a tale books, 2661 helen bannerman. A mint book is fresh from a store and brings the highest value. See more ideas about childrens books, books and vintage childrens books. Great lot of hard to find golden story sound books, in great shape. The iconic, golden bordered board books are a familiar sight for most americans as weve been clutching little golden books in our chubby little hands since 1942. 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. Batman the case of the missing egg electronic storybook golden sound story duration. Unfortunately, finding a complete list of little golden books online is difficult because the collection now includes more than 1,200 unique titles.
They are known for their sweet stories, whimsical illustrations, and. This goofy dog has appeared in over 89 short films and other appearances for the company, and he has also appeared in books authorized by the company, including pluto and the puppy, released in 1937. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. I bought tomarts price guide to golden book collectibles it was in. Well show you how to get a feel for what value has been attached to the title by booksellers and collectors. Little golden books celebrates its 10th anniversary with almost 183 million little golden books sold. Get the best deals on disney books pre 1968 when you shop the largest online selection at. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The golden son is a book of contrasts and choices and responsibilities and consequences and families and, above all else, a beautiful illustration that not everything in life is wonderful and turns out okay. By helen bannerman the story of little black sambo 12. Walt disneys so dear to my heart a golden story book, 12 helen, adapter palmer on.
The jolly and exciting tale of the little boy who lost his red coat and his blue trousers and his purple shoes but who was saved from the tigers to eat 169 pancakes for his supper, has been universally loved by. Our whats it worth feature will help you appraise it online. Little golden books revolutionized the accessibility of books for kids by offering quality stories at affordable prices. Twelve books were published in the first year with only one, the poky little puppy, being an original story. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. Little golden books lot of 10 unsorted mixed titles.
These prices were on the covers so it can help you determine how old the book is. Sounds work but all of them just need a new battery. Fivestar library series fawcett publishing company. Walt disney story land 55 stories golden book 1962 vintage children book. Oct 22, 2019 the story builds towards these 26 pages and finds a kind of resolution within them. Go to the forum if you have questions about a book or a story. This september marks the 65th anniversary of little golden books. Little golden books, vintage childrens books, vintage. Dime action series and mighty midget comics 19411943. List of little golden books titles little golden books. List of little golden books titles little golden books wiki. The boy and the tigers little golden book helen bannerman. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. If you find both, youll have a pretty solid idea of where it stands.
Published in 1926 by methuen, the ideal copy would be signed by milne and perhaps also the book s illustrator e. Is it more wartime legend and mythmaking than fact. First written in 1899, the story has become a childhood classic and the authorized american edition with the. You do need to register in order to post a message. If you own one of these rare books, youre sitting on a. For a comprehensive history of the books, check out golden legacy. A childrens book worth hundreds or thousands of pounds, may have an old price ticket inside the cover of just a couple of pounds, he explained, speaking to the daily mail. This book is a simple retelling of the story of jesus birth, childhood, and teachings. Youngsters can love a book too much, reading it again and again, which. Golden books sold for 25 cents for twenty years, then the price changed to 29, 39, 49,59,69,89. This goofy dog has appeared in over 89 short films and other appearances for the company, and he has. However, the little golden book collector website includes an.
The first walt disney little golden book, through the picture frame, is published. Masquerade is a picture book, written and illustrated by kit williams, published in august 1979, that sparked a treasure hunt by concealing clues to the location of a jewelled golden hare, created and hidden somewhere in britain by williams. Walt disney readalong book and records were first released in 1965. The value would go way up if the owner had been famous. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. The story builds towards these 26 pages and finds a kind of resolution within them. Items similar to beauty and the beast vintage 1991 little golden bookchildrens booksbelle and beastdisney princessnurserybaby shower giftjunk. A little golden book lot of 11 vintage rare childrens books. The jolly and exciting tale of the little boy who lost his red coat and his blue trousers and his purple shoes but who was saved from the tigers to eat 169 pancakes for his supper, has been universally loved by generations of children. Without the success of the first book, rowling might have never released the other books in the harry potter series. Please check out the faq for the top questions concerning little golden book collecting. They launched the first 12 titles, including the poky little puppy, this little piggy, babys book and nursery songs. The first 12 books from little golden books were first printed in october 1942. Before then, childrens books of the 1930s and 1940s were generally large.
Aug 07, 2018 the golden girls ran from 1985 to 1992 and has been on the air virtually ever since, thanks to constant reruns on networks like tv land and logo. The story about the bear with little brain is an essential item for any childrens book collector. The first price increase for little golden books occurred in 1962 when they went. Little golden books launch at 25 cents each, democratizing reading for young americans. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and. Lot of 10 vintage books a little golden book, for children, preschool. About the author jane werner watson 19152004 was the original editor of little golden books, and the author of numerous golden books herself, many of which were illustrated by the great childrens illustrators of the midtwentieth century. Shop target for little golden books at great prices. See more ideas about little golden books, books and vintage childrens books. Little golden books collection and first edition identification. Little golden books were first published in 1942 and have become a staple on north american childrens bookshelves. Teenage mutant ninja turtles invasion of the robobugs.
Plus, an incredible gallery section crammed full of. Jan 19, 2006 28 harry potter and the philosophers stone by jk rowling bloomsbury, 1997. The golden cockerel, by juan rulfo the title piece in mexican master juan rulfos the golden cockerel is a good story with a simple point. Aug 07, 2007 this september marks the 65th anniversary of little golden books. Michael goldens micronauts artists edition idw publishing. Advertised as having 44 pages the actual books had only 42 pages. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. Prior to this time, most childrens books were not of a kid friendly type. Apr 03, 2019 a childrens book worth hundreds or thousands of pounds, may have an old price ticket inside the cover of just a couple of pounds, he explained, speaking to the daily mail. The iconic, golden bordered board books are a familiar sight for most americans as weve been clutching little golden.
Get the best deals on rare little golden books when you shop the. All items in this priceguide are valued at excellent to near mint unless otherwise stated. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The golden girls ran from 1985 to 1992 and has been on the air virtually ever since, thanks to constant reruns on networks like tv land and logo. Each book ran 24 pages and included a 7 inch record of a narrator who read the story.
This is the incredible tale of the golden lily treasure set out in great detail in sterling and peggy seagraves book gold wars. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. You can also help others find the answers to their questions. So many golden books have been published since 1942 over a billion that. Did golden lily exist and did the americans really appropriate it as a.
Jul 9, 2015 little golden books have been treasured by children through the years. Many of the little golden books have become bestsellers, including the poky little puppy, tootle, scuffy the tugboat, and the little red hen. It could be that its a bit thumbed and looks valueless, so its likely to be thrown away or given to a local charity, only later to be discovered by an eagleeyed. About the author jane werner watson 19152004 was the original editor of little golden books, and the author of. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in. The golden son is a book of contrasts and choices and responsibilities and consequences and families and, above all else, a beautiful illustration that not everything in life is wonderful and turns out okay but some things eventually do. Little golden books collection and first edition identification book collecting guide. Little golden books collection and first edition identification on. 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. For over 75 years these iconic books have delighted readers of all ages. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. The eighth book in the series, the poky little puppy, is the topselling childrens book of all time.
158 800 206 1502 994 167 332 1517 1258 746 210 82 1440 1285 547 6 309 893 1478 328 276 1502 740 1154 871 731 98 219 1233 1082 417 535 698 1341