Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. Complete listings and values of big little books note 1. A very special collection of vintage style pressout cards and envelopes with red flocking on the cover that will make consumers long for the simpler times when these cards were originally created. If you really need a documented estimate of a books value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. Join us for our newest book clubs here at vintage books. 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. Abe books is the largest online bookseller with more than 12,500 independent booksellers listing more than 60,000,000 antique, used, rare and out of print books. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. List of little golden books titles little golden books wiki. The 1950s title sold during a 2011 auction presented by universal live. If youve stumbled across a find of vintage comic books and recognize one or more of the ones on this page, then stop whatever youre doing and contact us immediately for a free comic book appraisal. Please accept the suggested values in the spirit in which this guide is intended, i. List of little golden books titles little golden books. After all, we all watch the antiques roadshow and pawn stars and sit back amazed as undiscovered treasures come to light.
Get the best deals on rare little golden books when you shop the largest online selection at. Mickey mouse club mickey mouse the kitten sitters and mickey mouse and the missing mouseketeers little golden book set. And condition is perhaps even more critical than in hardcovers. Values are determined through contacts with blb club members who are active in buyingselling blbs. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. The first price increase for little golden books occurred in 1962 when they went up to 29 cents. The most accurate, complete, easytouse guide available.
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. Besides providing expanded listings for variations like page counts and graphics, this comprehensive guide also includes photos of every little golden book produced through 1999, as well as new photos of little little golden books, first little golden books, and big little golden books. A book that has significant damage is likely not worth much. And the books nameplate, this golden book belongs to.
We will say that the golden age begins in 1938 and ends in 1956, when the silver age began. Little golden books mixed lot of 18 disney random vintage classics some rare. The book had some age spotting on the cover, corner and some wearing along the spine. I want to share the joy i have in collecting with all of you. Unfortunately, finding a complete list of little golden books online is difficult because the collection now includes more than 1,200 unique titles. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. The estimated values in the table are for first edition books with dust jackets.
The world is full of old books stuffed into boxes in attics, collecting damp in cellars and gathering dust on the shelves. As big as a whale doc mc stuffins babes in toyland. They launched the first 12 titles, including the poky little puppy, this little piggy, babys book and nursery songs. In the 2018 xmas event, nikilis showed some love, using our values for the godly shard count. The lively little rabbit 1943 by mary reed a weasel makes its way into the rabbit hole and the little rabbit, with some help from friends, finds a creative way to scare the weasel away. Stay tuned for rescheduling march 21st at 11 am fingersmith by sarah waters cozy mystery book club cool name to come this book club meets the second tuesday of the month at 1pm. You know that book i mentioned above, little mommy. The most valuable authors in vintage paperback by bruce black just as in collecting their hardcover counterparts, numerous factors lead to collectibility in vintage paperbacks. Collecting vintage paperback books vintage bookseller. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if.
This site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. A lot has changed since little golden books came on the scene 75 years ago. Truly rare comic books may come along once or twice in a lifetime. Yet just because a used book is as old as time, doesnt mean that is rare or even antique. By the age of ten, toms dad would drop him off at coin shows within driving range, picking him up. Page 1 of 14 you search to the left by title if you like. A books value is the market value not the listing price, but the sales price. It was first published in 1967, but its rarity has pushed it way past most lgbs that are much older.
This september marks the 65th anniversary of little golden books. Little golden books collection and first edition identification. You can look at lists of some of my collection under my books or my records. The books are of varying ages and degrees of agewear, but all are readable. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. A collectorss identification and value guide santi, steve on. According to the little golden book collectors website, a book is rated as one of five conditions.
Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. 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. As with any collectible book, the condition of a little golden book is everything when determining value. Collectible authors and themes obviously add to value. 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. 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. Get the best deals on rare little golden books when you shop the largest.
Vintage little golden books lgb lot of 12 many 1940s 1990s. 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. Little golden books gallery at steves collectibles. Jan 22, 2002 little golden book boxed set this boxed set contains the following. Little golden book collector little golden book collector. The book is considered a vintage collectible through the picture frame 1944 adapted by robert edmunds the first title from the partnership with walt disney, this is a retelling of the hans. They are known for their sweet stories, whimsical illustrations, and affordability.
Aug 07, 2007 this september marks the 65th anniversary of little golden books. All items in this priceguide are valued at excellent to near mint unless otherwise stated. Western publishing also produced childrens books and familyrelated entertainment products. If you cant find past sales, check for the average listing prices on a book comparison site discussed in the next section. I have some old 1890s to 1902 childrens booksthey were my mothersshe was born in 1890the books 1898 goody two shoes, alices adventures in wonderland, object lesson, nursery rhymes, my animal book, golden hours 1903, home stories 1897, jolly comrades some of the books do not have a date would these books be worth listing. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. Sendak, who died in 2012, was a generous signer and often added sketches when signing a book. See more ideas about little golden books, books, childrens books. The diamond match company promptly purchased puseys patent he remained diamonds attorney for the rest of his life, and in 1894, a company. 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. This page will deal with the most valuable of all, golden age comic books.
Once you find the book you are trying to value, remember the price listed is the asking retail price, not necessarily the price. Vintage book christmas carols 1946 a little golden book, arranged by marjorie wyckoff, hard cover, childrens book, collectible, rare vintagevoyce 5 out of 5 stars 705. Books on collecting vintage paperback books and pulps antique trader collectible paperback price guide by gary lovisi 500 essential cult books the ultimate guide by gina mckinnon queer pulp by susan stryker perverted passions from the golden age of the paperback sinarama feral house book sleaze sex paperbacks of the sixties. A beatenup old book that is falling apart will have little value. This nostalgic little golden book will conjure up memories of dollies, glitter, and shoeboxes full of homemade valentines. New listing vintagerarea little golden book walt disneys snow white and the seven dwarfs.
This simple childrens picture book has had a remarkable impact on popular culture. In 1942, the launch of little golden books revolutionized childrens book publishing by making highquality picture books available at affordable prices. Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. A vintage or antique book will ignite all of the senses, it will have a certain feel, a certain touch, a. Rarity also affects the values of little golden books, and age is not always a factor. In 1962, the price was increased to 29 cents, 39 cents in 1968, 49 cents in 1974, 59 cents in 1977, 69 cents in 1979, 89 cents in 1982 and 99 cents in 1986. Aug 11, 2002 rarity also affects the values of little golden books, and age is not always a factor.
Get the best deals on vintage little golden books 1950 when you shop the largest online selection at. Little golden books collection and first edition identification book collecting guide. Some fascinating history and great facts about vintage little golden books that will help you to date and value your lgbs and know which ones. Condition is very important and will greatly influence value.
Little golden books collection and first edition identification on. You need to ensure you understand what your book has sold for in the past. Since 2017, when we got together and started mm2 values, you guys have shown us so much love and support. Gallery of little golden books at steves collectibles.
Little golden books have been treasured by children through the years. The first comic book, published in 1897, told the story of the yellow kid in mcfaddens flats written by richard felton outcalt. Not a buyswapsell page comments regarding will be deleted. Hailed as the duke and duchess of the antiques world, they have written more than 100 books and special reports about collecting.
The author does not assume responsibility for any losses that are the result of consulting this guide. Jan 27, 2015 below are some interesting facts about little golden books. For more than a century, children and adults have enjoyed reading and collecting comic books. Todays writing share value little golden books value golden books western publishing, also known as western printing and lithographing company was a racine, wisconsin firm responsible for publishing the little golden books. A little golden book lot of 11 vintage rare childrens books. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Matchbooks have been around since 1892, when joshua pusey patented the idea of paper matches, whose tips were dipped in a solution of sulphur and phosphorus and then stapled to a piece of cardboard. Top 100 most valuable comic books of the golden age 19381956 the 100 most valuable comic books from each age. 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. Vintage valentines by golden books, paperback barnes. The childrens picturebook price guide includes first edition identification points for twentynine of the books in the list click on the books title to see first edition identification points for a particular book.