Lot of 100 childrens little golden books from 1970s and 1980s this lot is in good condition with minor wear only. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science by. This is one of the very first books we got to feed her obsession. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. According to beattie, 9th and 11th britannica editions can sell for as much as. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and. Watch a brief walkthrough of little golden books history, including commentary by experts and authors, golden books editorial director diane muldrow, and childrens literature historian leonard marcus. The golden home and high school encyclopedia complete. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition.
Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt. Vintage 1970 golden book encyclopedia volume 1 aardvark to. Eliot, and john updike and a previous admirer of bob dylans. The big golden book of poetry by jane werner watson. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. The golden rule internet encyclopedia of philosophy. The first edition of the encyclopedia was published in a joint. Vintage golden book the bunny book by patsy scarry fifth printing 1975 childrens books bunny book little golden book by patsy scarry richard scarry bunnies 31143 by cascadetreasureshop on.
Golden hands encyclopedia of crafts vol 7 parts 84 to 96 and index in binder. Gandhi characterizes personal integrity as living life as an open book since ones. In fact, i read each volume cover to cover one summer. Vintage the golden book encyclopedia 16 volume set 1970 edition complete. When first conveyed, in the inegalitarian social settings of ancient hebrews, it could.
Feb 24, 2017 the golden legacy of racines western publishing. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes parker, bertha morris on. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. An example of this is doctor dan, the bandage man, a. The big book of fairy tales by gerry embleton illustrated by and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Golden hands encyclopedia of crafts magazines for sale ebay. The first 8volume edition, already bound, was published in 1910. Watch a brief walkthrough of little golden books history, including commentary by experts and authors, golden books editorial director diane muldrow, and.
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I began buying children books at secondhand stores and garage sales because my daughter, julie. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science vol. May 7, 2012 todays little golden book is the wonderful school from 1969. Mickey mouse club mickey mouse the kitten sitters and mickey mouse and the missing mouseketeers little golden book set. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Now that christmas break is over its back to work for myself and back to school for my son bright and early tomorrow morning after two weeks of staying up late and getting up at noon each day. Childrens writer jane werner watson 19152004 was born in fond du lac, wis. A rebel who becomes a queen the hotly anticipated third book in the bestselling bone season series a groundbreaking, dystopian fantasy of extraordinary. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116. Very good, a little golden book golden press1959 by western publishing company inc. The collection includes donald duck in america on parade, duck and his friends, winniethepooh and tigger, frosty the snow man, walt.
Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Very good, a little golden bookgolden press1959 by western publishing company inc. Vintage the golden book encyclopedia 16 volume set 1970 edition. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. The most familiar version of the golden rule says, do unto others as you would. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science by zim, herbert spencer, 1909 ed. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Jan 31, 2014 there are some older encyclopedia sets that are valued by collectors. In 1988, a 20volume encyclopedia set titled the golden book. Throughout the years, the little golden books franchise worked together with various companies and introduced book and product joint packaging. Lot of 100 childrens little golden books from 1970 s and 1980s this lot is in good condition with minor wear only. The golden library of knowledge series librarything.
The common knowledge section now includes a series field. The gingerbread man and the golden goose, and more. The collection includes donald duck in america on parade, duck and his friends, winniethepooh and tigger, frosty the snow man, walt disneys favorite nursery tales. Some of the books have the previous owners name printed on the inside of front. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Vintage 1958 big golden book rudolph the rednosed reindeer.
I began buying children books at secondhand stores and garage sales because my daughter, julie announced that she was expecting our first grandchild. Some of the books have the previous owners name printed on the inside of front cover, but t are no rips or coloring or writing on the pages. My first golden encyclopedia complete in one volume. As a result, they introduced the first aspects of realism into popular childrens. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker. If there is one date listed then the date is an a or 1st edition. Western publishing, also known as western printing and lithographing company, was a racine, wisconsin, firm responsible for publishing the little golden books. First edition little golden book the boy and the tigers. Ive collected old kids books, especially those colorfully illustrated. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. The golden book encyclopedia of the 80s print magazine. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america.
The golden home and high school encyclopedia complete set. Enter the name of the series to add the book to it. A little golden book little golden picture dictionary by by nancy fielding hulick. Disneys hercules a race to the rescue by barbara bazaldua illustrated by cardona studios.
A 16volume hardcover edition was published from 1959 to 1969. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children. Slaughterhousefive 1969the book that earned vonnegut worldwide fame, and one of the great antiwar novels in literatureis the jumpcutting saga of billy pilgrim, who, having come unstuck in time. Marshall cavendish golden hands part 8 3rd edition quick. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition open library. When i was a little girl, i had an old and yellowed golden book encyclopedia set. The first edition of the golden book encyclopedia was published in a joint. Disneys beauty and the beast the enchanted christmas adapted by diane muldrow illustrated by alan nowell. From the golden book encyclopedia love in the time of. As a lover of caninecentric literature and art, an aficionado of lesserknown childrens books by luminaries of grownup culture including gems by mark twain, maya angelou, james.
There are some older encyclopedia sets that are valued by collectors. Had i come across this page as a first or secondgrader, i would have. A racine bookkeeper turned a bad debt into what would become little golden books, a great story in american publishing. In the same year, the name western publishing company was adopted and common stock was issued with some eighty percent owned by management or employees. Oct 23, 20 ah, the seventies the decade the ymca peaked in the uk charts and the goodyear blimp set sail it was also a rollicking good time for literature, though, and many of the books that set hearts and minds aflame back then are still arming our cockles upwards of thirty years later. A collection of twelve vintage little golden books. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6.
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