A mint book is fresh from a store and brings the highest value. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure 3rd printing. See more ideas about little golden books, books, childrens books. This page is great place to look for the value of old encyclopedias. Usually, many years have passed since even the cover has been viewed. I have been collecting all shapes and sizes of little golden books and other related items since 1986.
We set the price on books to be competitive with other online book sources, the price guide and various trade books. Mickey mouse club mickey mouse the kitten sitters and mickey mouse and the missing mouseketeers little golden book set. The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set answers. Little golden books is a popular series of childrens books, founded in 1942. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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. 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. He says the vast majority of encyclopedia sets carry retail values of less. From time to time i get an email from someone asking about a particular book, trying to replicate a memory from their childhood. Little golden records the first 12 records produced beginning in 1948 were in a bifold sleeve with the record fitted in a slot.
The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large two. Vintage cookbook website is focused on antiquarian, antique, vintage, and rare american cookbooks. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books.
The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. The golden book encyclopedia, 20 volumes, complete set golden books on. However, the little golden book collector website includes an alphabetical listing of 1,230 little golden books that was compiled in 20. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Vintage 1958 big golden book rudolph the rednosed reindeer. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. The eighth book in the series, the poky little puppy, is the topselling childrens book of all time. Gallery of little golden books at steves collectibles. If you dont see your set listing, feel free to post a question. One i remember is of cinderella in a blue and silver gown leaving the castle by the drawbridge. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or. 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. This site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker on. The golden book encyclopedia complete set 19591960 3rd printing 116. Collecting vintage paperback books vintage bookseller. Several of the illustrators for the little golden books later.
I plan on going to the post office soon to find out how much it would take to mail them. The best way to get an accurate value is by finding an. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. The earlier the printing date the greater the value, but condition counts. An author signature by a significant and recognized writer can mean an increase in value of ten times or more the ordinary value of the book in most cases. Find the golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete set by parker, bertha morris 1960 covid19 update april 15, 2020. For example, as stated above, an unsigned copy of f. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 1. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition.
Unfortunately, finding a complete list of little golden books online is difficult because the collection now includes more than 1,200 unique titles. 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. Folk tale books and fairy tale books old childrens books. I want to share the joy i have in collecting with all of you.
Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. According to the little golden book collectors website, a book is rated as one of five conditions. The earlier the printing date the greater the value, but condition counts for a lot. Oct 23, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Grolier also publishes the encyclopedia americana, the secondlargest encyclopedia in english. Little golden books gallery at steves collectibles. The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. As i stood there and thumbed through the book every picture brought back a shining clear memory. The golden ticket here is a september 1964 first edition published by knopf. What is the value of the 1959 golden book encyclopedia set. The book im looking for is thin, like a golden book, but taller.
You can look at lists of some of my collection under my books or my records. Hi lori yes i have the entire set of 1960 golden book encyclopedias. See more ideas about little golden books, books, vintage childrens books. Little golden book collector little golden book collector. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition open library. Front of the sleeve displayed a partial yellow circle with the record information inside the circle. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun. 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.
What is the value of a complete set of 1960s encyclopedia. The golden book encyclopedia, 20 volumes, complete set. Page 1 of 14 you search to the left by title if you like. Many of the little golden books have become bestsellers, including the poky little puppy, tootle, scuffy the tugboat, and the little red hen. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if. I have a complete set of, 116 of the golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition. I have a 1960 set of world book encyclopedias plus large. Unfollow the golden book encyclopedia 1959 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. List of little golden books titles little golden books.
The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. The illustrated volumes begin with book one, aardvark to army through book eight, hudson to korea. Since they have been in a box for so long i am willing to part with them. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Golden memories of the golden book encyclopedia paladini. 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. Remaining inventory set at a base price as follows. What is the value of1960 world book encyclopedia set. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. A vintage eight volume set of the golden book encyclopedia and an additional vintage informational book. Ask general questions about little golden books and collecting. Throughout the years, the little golden books franchise worked together with various companies and introduced book and product joint packaging. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser for 33 years. 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.
Imagine my delight when i caught sight of the first volume of the golden book encyclopedia. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Vintage eight volume set of the golden book encyclopedia. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Golden book encyclopedia complete set 116 1960 homeschooling student reference. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960. Hidden treasures on your bookshelf bottom line inc.
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