The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. The golden home and high school encyclopedia complete. If there is one date listed then the date is an a or 1st edition. A collection of twelve vintage little golden books. Jan 31, 2014 there are some older encyclopedia sets that are valued by collectors. The first edition of the golden book encyclopedia was published in a joint.
The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes parker, bertha morris on. 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. Western publishing, also known as western printing and lithographing company, was a racine, wisconsin, firm responsible for publishing the little golden books. This is one of the very first books we got to feed her obsession. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science by. 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. The first edition of the encyclopedia was published in a joint. A 16 volume hardcover edition was published from 1959 to.
The first edition of the encyclopedia was published in a joint venture. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker. Very good, a little golden book golden press1959 by western publishing company inc. To create a series or add a work to it, go to a work page. Disneys hercules a race to the rescue by barbara bazaldua illustrated by cardona studios. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6.
I began buying children books at secondhand stores and garage sales because my daughter, julie announced that she was expecting our first grandchild. See more ideas about little golden books, books, childrens books. Throughout the years, the little golden books franchise worked together with various companies and introduced book and product joint packaging. In fact, i read each volume cover to cover one summer. Marshall cavendish golden hands part 8 3rd edition quick. Eliot, and john updike and a previous admirer of bob dylans.
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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. Heres a few that have only gotten better with time. Vintage 1958 big golden book rudolph the rednosed reindeer. Vintage the golden book encyclopedia 16 volume set 1970 edition complete. I began buying children books at secondhand stores and garage sales because my daughter, julie. 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.
Feb 24, 2017 the golden legacy of racines western publishing. A little golden book little golden picture dictionary by by nancy fielding hulick. Disneys beauty and the beast the enchanted christmas adapted by diane muldrow illustrated by alan nowell. Determining the value of a set of encyclopedias or even a single volume isnt. 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. Mickey mouse club mickey mouse the kitten sitters and mickey mouse and the missing mouseketeers little golden book set. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. Golden hands encyclopedia of crafts magazines for sale ebay.
Some of the books have the previous owners name printed on the inside of front. 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. 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. Fourscore years, a history of mills college by rosalind a. Vintage the golden book encyclopedia 16 volume set 1970 edition.
Sep 24, 20 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 joyce, sylvia plath, william faulkner, virginia woolf, gertrude stein, anne sexton, t. Vintage 1970 golden book encyclopedia volume 1 aardvark to. Ive collected old kids books, especially those colorfully illustrated. Monachologia or handbook of the natural history of monks by a. May 7, 2012 todays little golden book is the wonderful school from 1969. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and. Had i come across this page as a first or secondgrader, i would have. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960. Two dates shown relates to the first publishing and also the edition that corresponds to the number listed. The most familiar version of the golden rule says, do unto others as you would. There are some older encyclopedia sets that are valued by collectors. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116.
A rebel who becomes a queen the hotly anticipated third book in the bestselling bone season series a groundbreaking, dystopian fantasy of extraordinary. The common knowledge section now includes a series field. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. James beattie, of books appraised, has been a professional book appraiser. An example of this is doctor dan, the bandage man, a. National geographic little kids first big book of why national geographic amy shields 4. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science by zim, herbert spencer, 1909 ed. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. From the golden book encyclopedia love in the time of.
As a result, they introduced the first aspects of realism into popular childrens. Gandhi characterizes personal integrity as living life as an open book since ones. The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america. Lot of 100 childrens little golden books from 1970s and 1980s this lot is in good condition with minor wear only. 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. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition open library. Spectacular first editions from the 1970s abebooks. Lot of 100 childrens little golden books from 1970 s and 1980s this lot is in good condition with minor wear only. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. According to beattie, 9th and 11th britannica editions can sell for as much as. We can also put the digitizing, framing, and hosting services together for a contact us for any. Very good, a little golden bookgolden press1959 by western publishing company inc. Golden hands encyclopedia of crafts vol 7 parts 84 to 96 and index in binder. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12.
First edition little golden book the boy and the tigers. In 1988, a 20volume encyclopedia set titled the golden book. Vintage 1957 golden book rin tintin and the outlaw first edition book. Watch a brief walkthrough of little golden books history, including commentary by experts and authors, golden books editorial director diane muldrow, and. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Childrens writer jane werner watson 19152004 was born in fond du lac, wis. The golden book encyclopedia of the 80s print magazine. The first 8volume edition, already bound, was published in 1910. Series was designed to cover groups of books generally understood as such see wikipedia. The big book of fairy tales by gerry embleton illustrated by and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The golden library of knowledge series librarything. The gingerbread man and the golden goose, and more. In some cases, as with chronicles of narnia, disagreements about order necessitate the creation of more than one series. When first conveyed, in the inegalitarian social settings of ancient hebrews, it could.
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