VintageBookworms. I wish I could help you out Leanne, but Im not familiar with that book. New York: Golden Press, 1957. You can see the cover on my website, goldenbookguy.com.  COLLECTING LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS STRIKING GOLD! While modern reprints are still widely available, they lack the same nostalgic appeal as the originals. FINE condition in NEAR FINE original glossy full-color pictorial boards. The book looks close to brand new. It is this signature that makes this so desirable to collectors of both Disney memorabilia and books. Walt Disney's A. Hardcover. Colour and black & white illustrations. Sell on bidorbuy Daily Deals Stores Promotions. I love this info Diana! As a result, collectors are willing to pay a premium for books that are in good condition. Ill have to pull them out and check them out. The most expensive copyof this book is in very good condition, with only minor wear around the edges and corners. By Scott, ALADDIN AND HIS MAGIC LAMP #371 Little Golden Book, The Lone Ranger and Tonto, With Signed Clayton Moore Photo & Card, With COA, Our Wonderful World: The Little Golden Books Library, The Golden Book of Fairy Tales (Little Golden Book #9, 3rd Printing in Dust Jacket). POOR CONDITION Children's book. She collected had about 180 books! Very Good/Good +. Those signs of use, though, do affect its value. The illustrations are colorful and detailed, making the book a visual feast. The most valuable Little Golden Books are those featuring iconic characters or classic stories. So sweet of you to say, Kelly! This auction is for a first edition original hardback with dust cover 225440490714 -- Internally the book is clean and tight. We were up in Racine Wisconsin and saw a beautiful Golden Book display at one of the rest stops along the highway of all places. As mentioned above, after about 1970, the publisher began putting the copyright dates and printing numbers on the title page. AU $30.00. Little Golden Book #23. This is an octavo a book thats usually between 8 and 10 inches tall. My father got so tired of me crying every night that he threw the book away. Free shipping. 1976 to 1985. Read the rules here. Raptis Rare Books. Its for sale by a bookseller in Long Beach, California, for a little over $300. The Little Golden Books value is currently set at $65 on eBay. Wodehouse book Meet Mr Mulliner circa 1935, P.G. The story of a cute puppy getting into mischief was written by Janette Sebring Lowry and illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren. In fact, Brown wrote The Color Kittens, published in 1949. An average of 14,898,341 copies of this Little Golden Book were distributed. With a little bit of research, it is possible to find a treasure among the pages of a Little Golden Book! The fewer copies there are, the rarer the book is, and the higher its value. Pain D'Epice Pat A Cake The book also shows evidence of the restrictions publishers were facing during the war period. It was published in October 1942, as one of the first set of 12 Little Golden Books. PON to inside fronnt cover, otherwise a NF/F copy in a VG+ dust jacket with the price of .25 intact on the front flap. You are a sweetheart doing all that research. From 1971-1991, you will find a series of letters on the first or second page. Fiction Books & Fiction Golden Books, Rare Goosebumps Books, Big Little Books Antiquarian & Collectible Books, Ex-Library Fiction & Books, RARE Antique Pre-Civil War No. The publishers used this [odd] method from 1947 until 1970. However, when most people ask how many Little Golden Books are there? their goal is to learn about the first 12 books published in 1942. The Little Golden Books covered both fiction and non-fiction. . For many people, owning a piece of history is worth more than any amount of money. Add to Watchlist. 2002 reprint,paperback,256 pages,a fine clean copy.We are a real bookshop within the UK. Ukelele and Her New Doll, written by Clara Louise Grant, was published in 1951. The hard cover beneath is bright and clean, with few signs of shelf wear. Picture 1 of 10. Currently listed on eBay, the first edition Little Golden Book is selling at $179.99. Thanks for the post, Diana! Gertrude Crampton. Theres no dustjacket here, though, and the boards have scuffing and minor wear to the edges. A Guide to Little Golden Books [1st Editions & Values]. This is a French-language version of "Ten Items or Less" in the Little Golden Books Series. The pages are lightly tanned without tears or folds. As a result, collectors are willing to pay high prices for vintage editions from the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. RRP $4.99 (39% OFF RRP) The Bunny Book (A Little Golden Book) by Patricia M. Scarry $ 3. On eBay, youll find a wide variety of buyers who are interested in everything from first editions to rare titles. The dust jacket is only in good condition, with two nicks of missing paper on the front panel, the larger of which has removed the T in Gretel. Jackson, Kathryn and Bryon. Soft cover. But apart from that, there are no marks or scribbles. Pamela Broughton. RRP $4.99 (39% OFF RRP) I am a Bunny (A Little Golden Book) by Ole Risom $ 3. I just went and check my emails and was unable to find an email from you about the Lancaster Cookbook. The books are all in good condition and the records are all in excellent condition. Good luck! RRP $4.99 (39% OFF RRP) NEW. $11.90 shipping. Palm Beach, Florida. This copy is the first printing of the first edition. The "Belongs To" box has been filled in, and the paper has darkended slightly, but there is no writing or damage. This Little Piggy was a collection of 37 rhymes that helped children learn to count. The dramatically lower price of 25 made them available to almost any child, not just the more well-to-do. A Little Golden Book titled The Little Trapper, first edition from 1950 by Kathryn and Byron Jackson can go for $137. Good luck! COUNTING RHYMES LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK VINTAGE 40s RARE. New York, NY Western Publishing Co: Golden Press, 1968. Given its condition and provenance, the book represents a sound investment for any collector of childrens literature. Currently listed on eBay, the Little Golden Book has a price tag of $56 attached to it. I have loads of Little Golden Books from my own childhood and some from my own kids childhoods as well though I have tried to make sure they had those to use with their own children, some slipped through the cracks. Over the years, Ive learned a few tricks about how to figure out their desirability and value on the vintage and antiques market. Later Printing . Whats the Difference Between Vintage And Antique ? - Very Good+ - Stated First Edition. Cover art and illustrations throughout by Aurlieus Battaglia. 8vo., unpaginated, color & b& white illustrations by Eloise Wilkin. Animals on the Farm in Australia. Very Good/No Jacket. The Little Golden Book does not have missing pages and only has minor signs of wear on its cover. Colour illustrations by Gergely. With an initial series of twelve titles each having a print run of 50,000 copies, the first Little Golden Books were priced at a very affordable 25 cents each. Today, however, vintage Little Golden Books are more interesting to collectors than they are to children. The book itself is a first edition and its in immaculate condition. Reprint. VINTAGE LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK - TWO LITTLE MINERS - 1949 EX CONDITION!!! Book This is a highly collectible copy of the first of the Little Golden Books bound in the original blue cloth spine and in its dust jacket as issued. The focus here was primarily on cultivated species found in gardens, rather than wildflowers. Were going to take a look at the 11 most valuable Little Golden Books out there. Thanks to their affordable price and durability, these books have been passed down from one generation to the next, becoming cherished heirlooms in the process. They were selling for $2-3 each when a loaf of bread cost just ten cents! Rabbit and His Friends #209-44 1982 9. Despite noted flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. 1. This particular bookis in good condition for its age, with only minor wear on the corners and spine. Many copies of LGBs have a list similar to this one on the back cover or inside the back cover. The brown cloth covers are also clean, with light wear visibile to edges and corners. First edition, 1879, hardover with orange cloth boards, 16mo., 43pp., not illustrated. 1. Here, at last, is a comprehensive listing of all English-language titles from both the USA and Australia though many have been translated into French (Petit livre d'or) and Spanish (Pequeno Libro De Oro) including most cover variants and known publication information. As you would expect, with growing demand, the Little Golden Books value has gone up. AU $100.00 + AU $19.50 postage. Currently listed on eBay, the Little Golden Book has a price tag of $199.95 attached to it. The story of Scuffy the Tugboat was the 30th in the Little Golden Book Series. Simon & Schuster published twelve LGBs in 1942; each cost just 25 and contained 42 pages. LGB The Hug Book. The copy you see here, however, is a much later edition. We have also answered the questions that often bother new collectors. Despite being over 70 years old, The New House in the Forest is still in excellent condition and is currently listed on eBayfor $156.75. Did you sell it already? Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. The Lively Little Rabit was written by Ariane in 1946 and published by Simon and Schuster in the same year. The books were specially designed to be affordable for families affected by the Great Depression, and their arrival marked a major shift in the world of childrens literature. Diana, thanks SO much for this post! I have been looking at LGB at thrift shops for awhile now but I was unsure what to look for and how to figure out their true value. Today I wanted to talk about a collectible that has almost universal appeal:Little Golden Books (LGBs). The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing no marks or wear. It is an astonishing book for its time, with what some have interpreted as an anti-colonialist message. One of my favorite collectiblesI have a good sized collection, including some of my childhood books. Dating back to 1994, Babys Day Out was written by John Hughes. Published in 1952, this Little Golden Book was authored by Elsa Ruth Nast and illustrated by Corinne Malvern. In addition, Golden Melody Books were introduced in the 1980s. Whether you pay $5 or $5,000 for your Little Golden Book, we hope owning and reading! Price: AU $15.00. I listed it for sale in the Kitchen section of my blog shop ($7.99): https://adirondackgirlatheart.com/kitchen. Picture Information. There are full-color illustrations on every page. Wheels A Little Golden Book 1955-1965 Rare Free Postage. First Printing, June, 1945. Reprint . [Note: The long list of titles that follow the Three Little Kittens, starting with Circus Time (#A2), reflect a different numbering system used for special books, like Disney. This lovely book is for sale from a seller in Buffalo, New York, for $200. ABC RHYMES Little Golden Book 1964 First Australian Edition #296 VGC. The boards here are in perfect condition. And if you buy this set of six copies, still complete with the publishers paper wrap around them, youll get six sets of bandages too! The dust jacket is in very good condition, with two areas of missing paper on the binding ends. However, the Little Golden Book is still in good condition and is not missing any pages. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1947. 1950. Watch a brief walk-through of Little Golden Books history, including commentary u0003by experts and authors, Golden Books Editorial Director Diane Muldrow,u0003 and children's literature historian Leonard Marcus. Even so, this is great find for any collector of Little Golden Books. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. The smallest Golden Books available. Add to cart. Quarto Size [approx 24cm x 30.5cm]. Currently, on sale on eBay, the Little Golden Book is in excellent condition and does not feature obvious cover damage. Very Good condition in pictorial laminated boards. Its currently on sale from a bookshop in Ottawa Canada, and can be yours for $77. Free postage. Unlike the one in the picture, it still has its dust jacket. Alice In Wonderland Meets The White Rabbit #105-50 1951 11. This is the first printing of the first edition. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, showing only occasional signs of use. Doctor Dan: The Bandage Manis also a rare Little Book worth around $3,000. Soft Cover, Slight Yellowing On Front And Back End Papers But Otherwise, Very Good. 8vo). 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Originally published in 1958, the Little Golden Book Tom Thumb Edition B is a highly coveted collectors item. You cant deny their beauty. Enjoy access to my private Member Library, including price guides, printables & tutorials.Read my Privacy PolicyHERE. The attached scan gives a better idea of condition, but please note that our scanner reproduces the shiny gold as a dark grey. 8vo. . Vintage Copy. Although Little Golden Books were designed to be affordable, their value has increased over the years. Binding secure; text clean. 7 items. Hardcover. My Little Golden Book collection is the oldest and most loved of all of my many collections.  Little Golden Books (LGBs) were first introduced in 1942.  Prior to this time, most children's books were not of a "kid friendly B00M21KK8W "F" edition, Moderate rubbing and wear to the covers, clean, has a good binding, no marks or notations. To get a more accurate estimate of your books value, youll need to take it to a local pawn shop or collectibles dealer. 8vo - over 7" - 9" tall. Sadly, the cut-out airplane parts for an American Airlines 707 Astrojet are gone. The book contains: Rumpelstiltsin, By the Brothers Grimm, Illustrated by William J. Dugan; The princess and the pea, By Hans Christian Andersen, Illustrated by William J. Dugan; and Puss in Boots, Retold by Simon & Schuster, New York, 1942. Illustrated by Lilian Obligado, the book is in English and is considered rare since it is one of the few first editions that are still in good condition. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the most popular Little Golden Books and discuss their value. As the world's largest independent marketplace for new, used and rare books, you always get the best in service and value when you buy from Biblio.com.au, and all of your purchases are backed by our return guarantee. This first edition copy of Ben and Me, worth about $10-15.00, makes the 37th Disney LGB. In this detailed guide, we have taken a deeper look at some of the most expensive Little Golden Books. They are SO nostalgic, arent they Linda? Thank you so much! Its important to do your research before setting a price. If you found a number of books with higher numbers and later copyright dates, then you know you dont have a first edition. My father used to read to me A Little Golden book as a child in the early 1960s. If the letters start with A, you have a first edition, if B, you have a second edition and so on. Published in 1970, Charlie tells a story written by Diane Fox Downs. Inside, the orange endpapers are unmarked, with the all-important This Book Belongs To box left blank. While this may seem like a steep price, it is actually quite reasonable for a book of this rarity. Pages are rather marked with pronounced tanning and foxing, plus thumbing. In good condition, a first edition can sell for over $100. Over the years many books have been lost or destroyed, making them increasingly rare. Welcome to Adirondack Girl @ Heart; I'm so glad you stopped by. Junk condition books can be missing pages and have significant cover damage, so they have the lowest value. The illustrated covers are bright, with just a bit of wear at the spine and corners. Later Printing . This is a second printing of the first edition. Illustrated jacket over red cloth. GEORGE BUDAY'S TWELTH Little Book (Very Rare 1955) - $62.96. The attached scan gives a better idea of condition. Another possibility is The little calf who couldnt moo but Im not sure of publishing date. $9.49 to $49.99. Ukelele has a wooden doll, but when British traders arrive, they give her a new china doll. Published by Simon & Schuster, this Little Golden Book entered the market for the first time in 1953. The line was something like, The sky was blue and pink and yellow, And little Sally was going to the fair! I am pretty sure this was an LGB my sister and I had when we were very young. $599. If its written by a famous author such as Margaret Wise Brown, its more collectible. Racine, Wisconsin: Golden Press. Lassie Shows the Way vintage Little Golden Book. Vintage 1971 -Little Binjy-Little Golden Book - #451-Rare & Scarce -VV/G. Whether they are learning to read or simply enjoying a story, children always remember their experience with these classic books. The interior of the book is crisp and clean, with no marks or signs of use. $9.99 + $4.50 shipping. First edition books by well-known authors and illustrators can be especially valuable. When we checked online for the Little Golden Books value, we found two different listings on eBay. Rare Little Golden Book - Theodore Mouse Up In The Air 1986 HC. LGB Scuffy The Tugboat And His Adventures Down The River. Help 010 005 6200 Whats more, Little Golden Books were inexpensive to buy this was a very popular feature given the frugality of the World War II years. Dean & Son, 1963. Fine condition books have been read but still look like new. Hardcover. The back New York: Golden Press, 1961. Its spine is made of plain paper, unlike the golden foil versions produced in the pre-war years. Walt Disney's Three Little Pigs #D78 1953 13. And the series of Little Golden Books released in 1942 today hold a special place in many hearts. The hardcover book tells its stories to kids under the age of 8 in English. Description: New York: Simon and Schuster, 1953. This edition of the bookwas likely published the same year (1957), so yes, Cleo is a first edition. The interior of the book is clean and fresh, with just a few signs of previous use. Featuring Beagle Dog Arthur in spiffy tennis shoes and deerstalker hat and his agents Millicent goose, Amelia cat, and Darwin racoon. The "belongs to" box has not been filled out. Very Good condition. I have about 2600 members who love vintage and antiques. Its still possible to pick up some titles for as little as $5 but others can command far higher prices. Currently listed on eBay, the Little Golden Book is valued at $58.50. 8vo. Today, Little Golden Books continue to be popular among families with young children. Today, the most valuable Little Golden Books sell at prices as high as $200. Picture 1 of 3. Hard Cover. New York: Golden Press, 1962. Serious collectors like to find copies in very good to excellent condition and typically will not pay much for those in poor condition. RARE Stoddart Aircraft Model C Deluxe Tri-Lock Tripod In CW-218/ URM-17 Bag 1 2 3 Juggle With Me! The last blank page and endsheet has three minor closed tears at the bottom edge. GIFT QUALITY Trust an experienced independent bookseller since 1988. 1945 New York: Simon & Schuster. And aside from some shelf wear, the boards are in good condition as well. However, these are some of the more expensive examples. by. (The black marks are due to aging.) Paperback Very Good in Wraps: shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing; faint soiling; rubbed to paper at title page in 1/2" spot. Mr. Meyers Cow (1950s by Miss Frances) 1. 184 pages. collectthis97 (1,470) 100%. Buy It Now. Over 2 billion copies have been published since 1942. Which is the Most Popular Little Golden Book? This sweet little book was numbered eight in the Little Golden Books series. Here are a few other titles you could google to see if they are the book youre thinking of: The new doll is very smart, with real hair and a beautiful dress. Looks sharp. Jetzt verfgbar bei AbeBooks.de - Versand nach gratis - [New York], no year (c.1960). Add to Watchlist. at the best online prices at eBay! According to the seller, the Little Golden Book shows some corner and cover wear. First edition. Today, the cheapest Little Golden Book will have a value of $5. Editions Des Deux Coqs D'or, 1950. Hardcover. Funny with Decals was published by Simon and Schuster and is written in English. Unpaginated . The pages are crisp and clean, showing some darkening of the paper, foxing, light signs of wear. AU $20.16. B" (2nd) Printing . Youll have fun going through them Im sure, and reading them to those grandbabies will be amazing , Your email address will not be published. Robert and His New Friends is one of the early titles in the series and is now a rare collectors item. A favorite of mine, too! Hardcover. Book A beautiful collectible copy of the original state of the book in its third printing. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VINTAGE LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK - THE LITTLE GRAY DONKEY - 1954 A EDITION RARE TITLE! Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 25cent price on front flap and ad to buy U.S. war bonds on back flap. 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