I get a little excited at the thought of the golden age market softening up. Unfollow little golden book collection to stop getting updates on your. Prior to this time, most childrens books were not of a kid friendly. You can look at lists of some of my collection under my books or my records. I have been collecting all shapes and sizes of little golden books and other related items since 1986. However, its challenging to find little golden books from the 1940s, 1950s. When they were first published in 1942, highquality books for. Whatever your reason for collecting, little golden books are a collectible the entire family can search for and enjoy together. Little golden books registered are highly treasured by collectors.
These first twelve titles, issued with blue spines and dust jackets, included. Get the best deals on rare little golden books when you shop the largest. More than 60 years later, many of the original golden book titles are still wildly popular, with the poky little puppy topping the list of ten bestselling childrens books of all time. Jul 26, 20 i have been collecting little golden books ever since my daughter was born.
The first part of the video here features the poky little puppy and the patchwork blanket, a sequel to the famous 1942 little golden book in which the famous pup is obsessed with his blanket. Featuring more than 4,500 photographs and current values for little golden books. The eighth book in the initial little golden series, the poky little puppy, ranks today as the bestselling childrens book of all time with over 14 million copies sold. The eighth book in the series, the poky little puppy, is the topselling childrens book of all time. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. Lgb n 10792 two different logos for golden books lgb n 98040 thanks for watching and happy collecting. Throughout the years, the little golden books franchise worked together with various companies and introduced book and product joint packaging. While preparing an estate sale we came across a lot of childrens books including the classic little golden books. A collectors identification and price guide paperback september 1, 2003 by. We specialize in making it easier for you to get the books. And they are small and light in weight, making them easy to display, store, or mail. Now collectors can accurately determine todays value for these childhood favorites in this updated edition.
Not a buyswapsell page comments regarding will be deleted. Mar 05, 2017 disneys aladdin the magic carpet ride there are two numbers associated with this book. A little bit on collecting little golden books in 1942 simon and schuster published the first dozen titles in little golden books lgb series. The best authors and illustrators combine to create stories that last a lifetime. The poky little puppy, tootle, the saggy baggy elephant, tawny scrawny lion, and scuffy the tugboat. As childrens books are going digital, a little golden book collection is a treasure to pass down to future generations. Since uploading the first video, we discovered 3 more unique 101 dalmatians little golden books now we see that there are 8 books. The list doesnt include the many educational workbooks and activity books, coloring books, video games, paper dolls and related golden book. Featuring more than 4,500 photographs and current values for little golden books rm, golden records, and the big, giant, and deluxe lines, this new comprehensive edition is certain to be a best seller. Little golden books collection and first edition identification on. Michele alice gets nostalgic with her look at little golden books, those treasured mementos of childhood.
Little golden books collection and first edition identification book collecting guide. Rare books for sale, buy antique books from alibris. You had stamp books, paper doll books, activity books, books where you could punch out and make a model truck or a model airplane, santi said. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The other members of the golden book family like big little golden books, first little golden books, little little golden books, as well as promotional titles and foreign titles are included.
This beautiful boxed set brings together five of the alltime favorite little golden books. This site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. From the classics through to newer titles that mirror the popular culture of today, little golden books shape childhood memories. A big collection of little golden books sandy creek edition. Little golden book collector little golden book collector. Do the prices on the covers of the older golden books mean anything. Hello, can anyone tell me what the 5 most collectable and valuable little golden books are. I shows pictures of each of the little golden book covers and lists them by book number, the new numbering system, disney titles, and activity titles. They were priced at about 25 cents, marketed to department stores, and as an alternative to the more expensive childrens books. Gathering together 10 beloved classics from the golden books treasury, a little golden book collection. Kids of new generations will love this goldedged volume that contains saggy baggy elephant, kitten who thought he was a mouse, how the leopard got his spots, mister dog, animal orchestra, the lions pa, baby animals by garth williams, the golden egg book, animal friends illus by garth williams, the big brown bear, home. 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. Little golden books lgbs were first introduced in 1942. Sep 01, 2003 i shows pictures of each of the little golden book covers and lists them by book number, the new numbering system, disney titles, and activity titles.
These prices were on the covers so it can help you determine how old the book. Golden books editorial director diane muldrow and childrens historian leonard marcus visit bookstores and libraries for a series of talks about the iconic brand and its creators in honor of the publication of golden legacythe ultimate coffeetable book for little golden books collectors. A collectors identification and price guide santi, steve on. There are those for whom collecting little golden books is a passion, and ive discovered to my disappointment that the little golden book collectors, like series book collectors, are not really interested in collecting outside of their area of interest. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book. Little golden book boxed set this boxed set contains the following. Its not a stretch to say that if youre reading this, you probably owned a little golden book at some point in your life. For collectors wanting a complete list for collecting little golden books. Little golden book series found in childrens media tiein books little golden books have been loved by children for over 75 years.
Browse and buy a vast selection of little golden books books and collectibles on. Ga comic book collecting in the financial crisis of 2020 4 4. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. Now collectors can accurately determine todays value for these childhood favourites in this updated edition. Those delightful little books that have spanned the generat. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by. The first price increase for little golden books occurred in 1962 when they went up to 29 cents. This book is more than a catalog of photos of little golden books, it is packed with useful information. Many of the little golden books have become bestsellers, including the poky little puppy, tootle, scuffy the tugboat, and the little red hen.
Titles are plentiful, allowing collectors to specialize in categories, as they do with stamps. My little golden book collection is the oldest and most loved of all of my many collections. Maybe you held a copy of the saggy baggy elephant in your grubby little toddler hands so many years ago. 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. Little golden books rm are highly treasured by collectors. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. This is a update to the first 101 dalmatians collecting video.
The worlds leading authority on little golden books registered tracks the history and evolution of these books. Whether youre an experienced book collector, or new to collecting books, biblio is your source for not just uncommonly good books but also a wealth of information about collecting antiquarian and rare books. Little golden books were a huge part of shaping the american dream. The worlds leading authority on little golden books registered tracks the history and evolution of these books since their debut in september 1942. Little golden book alice in wonderland walt disney movie there are two books available with this title lgb dn 10577 1996 1999 lgb dn 97104 2000 to present subscribe and leave comments. Find collecting little golden books by santi, steve at biblio. Jan 22, 2002 little golden book boxed set this boxed set contains the following. 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. Classic characters of little golden books, boxed set. 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. Disney classics little golden book library by boxed set.
After humble beginnings in racine, wisconsin, two salesmen from the troubled hamming whitman book company were able to sell over forty thousand dollars worth of childrens books in 1916. Only 10,000 copies were printed and they sold out in four weeks. However, the little golden book collector website includes an alphabetical listing of 1,230 little golden books that was compiled in 20. Ga comic book collecting in the financial crisis of 2020. The poky little puppy and the patchwork blanket youtube. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. I have been collecting little golden books ever since my daughter was born.
A nononsense, easytouse resource, collecting little golden books is very strongly recommended as an informational resource for collectors and dealers with its new sections on golden. Little golden books library, a collection of five of the most beloved disney stories. Gallery of little golden books at steves collectibles. Below are some interesting facts about little golden books. Mother goose, three little kittens, bedtime stories, the alphabet az, prayers for children, the little red hen, nursery songs, the poky little puppy, the golden book of fairy tales, babys book, the animals of farmer jones, and this little piggy. Unfollow rare little golden books to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
This boxed set features lady and the tramp, 101 dalmatians, the lion king, alice in wonderland, and the jungle book. A rhyming little golden book about how much kids love their dadsgreat for fathers day and every day. The complete list of all the golden books available little. Mar 05, 2017 little golden book alice in wonderland walt disney movie there are two books available with this title lgb dn 10577 1996 1999 lgb dn 97104 2000 to present subscribe and leave comments. We have thousands of rare and antique treasures brought to you by our network of trusted sellers from all around the world. Along with story books, little golden books also included tactile activity books, which are particularly collectible. A collectors identification and price guide 9780873496261. The worlds leading authority on little golden books rm tracks the history and evolution of these books since their debut in september 1942. Bibliography, childrens books, book collecting, childrens literature, american, little golden books, prices, rare books, collectors and collecting, childrens literature in series. This classic collection in its own slipcase is perfect for giftgivingand is great value, too. The collection features a broad range of favorite stories and characterspublished from 1942 the launch of little golden books to the present dayby creators such as richard scarry.
Inspirational tales includes the friendly book by margaret wise brown, illus. Use the search box above to find fond treasures from your childhood or that one book that has escaped your collection thus far. Page 1 of 14 you search to the left by title if you like. A collectorss identification and value guide paperback april 1, 1994. Little golden booksregistered are highly treasured by col. An example of this is doctor dan, the bandage man, a. Shop target for little golden books at great prices. Little golden books collecting 101 dalmatians update. An introduction to little golden books, their history, first edition identification guide, and a guide to collecting them. I want to share the joy i have in collecting with all of you.
Fans include young and the youngatheart, as well as collectors. Welcome to the little golden book collector this site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. This little bug is nowhere near the killer the other two were. Little golden books discover rare books at where youll find a wide selection of fine, collectible, and rare books including little golden books page 1 covid19 update april 21, 2020. Alibris is one of the premier rare and outofprint book sites on the internet. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. The information in this book has made it easier for me to determine a price for little golden books, and it has helped me know which little golden books to look for. Browse and buy a vast selection of little golden books collections. What are the top 5 most collectable lgbs little golden. The complete little golden books list of all the golden books available, rare and vintage golden books for big and little people who love to read and be read to. The golden ticket here is a september 1964 first edition published by knopf thats been signed by dahl, and has a pristine dust jacket. In 1942, the launch of little golden books revolutionized childrens book publishing by making highquality picture books available at affordable prices. Little golden books, guide, value the values stated in this guide are to be used only as a.
I stopped collecting them when my daughter was about 15 until she asked me if i was still collecting. Golden books sold for 25 cents for twenty years, then the price changed to 29, 39, 49,59,69,89. Jan 27, 2015 fortyfour years after the first 12 were published, the one billionth little golden book, which incidentally was the poky little puppy, was printed in the u. Little golden book collecting alice in wonderland youtube. Good night, little bears the lions paw animal orchestra the fire engine the good humor lion the little red hen and a bonus of a blank book where you can write your very own little golden book. Unfortunately, finding a complete list of little golden books online is difficult because the collection now includes more than 1,200 unique titles. I stopped collecting them when my daughter was about 15 until she asked me if i was still collecting them and i said no. Little golden book collecting aladdin the magic carpet ride. As you might expect, early editions are those most sought after by serious collectors. So happy to finally add national velvet to my collection anyone else have this little golden book and yes it cost me. Little golden books gallery at steves collectibles.
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