If you start with acadia national park you can click through every title that has changes without coming back here. I remember a lot of these from when i was little, and now im so happy to share them with my boys. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. I really enjoyed reading the history of little golden books and western publishing that begins this useful and fascinating guidebook. At the age of six he began with sea shells, and soon graduated to coins, the gateway drug to so many other fields of collecting. If you want to collect little golden books, pick up a copy of warmans little golden books. List of little golden books titles little golden books. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate.
From the beginning, golden books were inexpensive originally selling for 25 cents. Here i share my childrens collection of little golden books. Little golden book collector little golden book collector. Compared with some of the golden age comics on this page, antman does not appear in any truly rare comic books. Lot of 10 vintage books a little golden book, for children, preschool. And for those wanting to buy inexpensive picture books these are nice books. List of little golden books titles little golden books wiki. As big as a whale doc mc stuffins babes in toyland. The author does not assume responsibility for any losses that are the result of consulting this guide. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than 50%, and make it harder to find a buyer. Collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition childrens.
Book think clearly illustrates the importance of condition with its valuation of kurt vonneguts slaughterhousefive. Many of the little golden books have become bestsellers, including the poky little puppy, tootle, scuffy the tugboat, and the little red hen. Feb 05, 2017 here i share my childrens collection of little golden books. Little golden books collection and first edition identification. Affordable alternative marjory williams also wrote a book with a very long title called poor cecco. Shop target for little golden books at great prices. Because of that, they are still relative bargains as collectibles, even when they have doubled or tripled in value. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Lot of 15 vintage 1970s little golden books random selection lot of 15 vintage little golden books random selection. These prices were on the covers so it can help you determine how old the book is. Golden books sold for 25 cents for twenty years, then the price changed to 29, 39, 49,59,69,89. The values stated in this guide are to be used only.
The retail price, or retail value, is the value of the book when sold at an antique store or antiquarian book dealer. Books document the evolution of our need to make sense of the world around us. Not a buyswapsell page comments regarding will be deleted. May 04, 2012 age age can affect scarcity, but it not usually a critical factor in value. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book.
This site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. For this list and the lists that follow lists that follow refers to lists in the childrens picturebook price guide of the twenty most valuable picturebooks from each decade, covering the 1930s up the 1990s. The book include a contribution from carroll expert mark burstein. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. If you find a vintage book, open the inside cover and check its date and edition. Early first editions with 25cent cover prices are the most valuable. Little golden books lot of 10 unsorted mixed titles. Aug 07, 2007 books from the 1940s through the mid 1960s are rare since many were discarded after years of use. The value of your book depends on many things, so a professional appraisal is important whether you are planning to sell the book or to continue collecting books of the same type. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. In order for the book to gets its maximum value it must be in perfect condition, with no missing or torn pages. Vintage 1958 big golden book rudolph the rednosed reindeer. The tax value, or estate value, is the average prices similar books sold for at auction. Old bibles, old encyclopedias, old copies of shakespeares and.
Several of the illustrators for the little golden books later. Books from the 1940s through the mid 1960s are rare since many were discarded after years of use. Fair market value of the book is an agreed upon price when neither the buyer nor the seller is under any pressure to sell or to buy. They are known for their sweet stories, whimsical illustrations, and affordability. John james audubons monumental birds of america, which was printed between 1827 and 1838. Age age can affect scarcity, but it not usually a critical factor in value. 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. The condition of a first edition book, like all collectible books, is an important factor in determining its value. Little golden books is a popular series of childrens books, founded in 1942.
The golden book of birds has the early blue binding that the publishers used until 1947, when they introduced the first version of the gold spine. This guide offers tips on assessing the value of a particular book and information about many of the most prized little golden book titles. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. You can look at lists of some of my collection under my books or my records. Get the best deals on rare little golden books when you shop the largest online selection at. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I have been collecting all shapes and sizes of little golden books and other related items since 1986. This book covers the numbering system of the little golden books, the changing prices, how to determine editions more complicated than youd think, and how to determine value and condition of a book.
As a result, they are sought after by childrens book collectors, and in many cases, their value has increased greatly. Vintage little golden books lgb lot of many 1940s 1990. Since most little golden books were opened and enjoyed by readers, uncirculated books must be in pristine, mint condition and are considered rare and valuable. The eighth book in the series, the poky little puppy, is the topselling childrens book of all time. Nine of the books are caldecott medal books, while seven of the books are caldecott honor books. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved collectibles. Vintage little golden books lgb lot of many 1940s 1990s rare editions. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition.
Mickey mouse club mickey mouse the kitten sitters and mickey mouse and the missing mouseketeers little golden book set. See more ideas about little golden books, books and vintage childrens books. Old books can be found in most attics and basements. Published in 1969 by delacorte press there were only ten thousand first editions printed. I want to share the joy i have in collecting with all of you. However, the little golden book collector website includes an alphabetical listing of 1,230 little golden books that was compiled in 20. Aug 07, 2009 from the beginning, golden books were inexpensive originally selling for 25 cents. Little golden books have been treasured by children through the years. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one.
A wonderful little golden books collection youtube. Unfortunately, finding a complete list of little golden books online is difficult because the collection now includes more than 1,200 unique titles. This is a wonderful set of books that have cute stories. However, there are a couple of valuable issues, notably his earliest appearances in tales to astonish. Vintage walt disney book price guide antiques prices. Little golden books collection and first edition identification book collecting guide. Below are some interesting facts about little golden books. If you prefer to try to price your collection on your own, a number of notable books will give you an idea about the worth or value of your book collection. The wonderful story of a wonderful wooden dog who was the jolliest toy in the house until he went out to explore the world. Jan 27, 2015 2017 is the 75th anniversary of little golden books. This urge can be seen in the first gutenberg bible of 1455.
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