The graphics fairy is a resource for home decorators, graphics designers and crafters. This group is for sharing images from vintage childrens books and other items for children like cards, games, posters, etc. I read miriam youngs miss suzy as a young boy back in the early 1970s, and i still have great memories of the book both the story and arnold lobels evocative, crosshatch drawings. With bright patterns, gorgeous cover design and often fantastic illustration, these are books meant to excite the eyes as well as the mind. Oxfams online shop has a huge range of secondhand and vintage childrens books. And of course, a key part of every childhood is the books we read.
The innocence of the children in the drawings and the bright colors used in the books make me smile. Theres just something about vintage childrens books that brighten my day. Before that, children read books intended for adults, such as aesops fables, gullivers travels, and the adventures of robinson crusoe. Eloise wilkin was a most amazing artist and author of so many childrens books. Vintage book the story book house by helen and alf evers 1936 childrens shaped book jack and joan in story book house rare book ephemera. Make offer vintage childrens book the golden chain illustrated 1899 first edition. Youngsters can love a book too much, reading it again and again, which results in extreme wear and tear.
Little golden books have been treasured by children through the years. The creativity, color and design variation of books is showcased better in children s books than perhaps any other genre. She retreats to a dollhouse and meets some toy soldiers who help her reclaim her house. Bookstores specializing in vintage childrens books. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of children s books.
It is a book about a teacher that sends her hamster to be mated with a male hamster and she teaches the children in her 4th grade class where babies come from and she does it on a level that the children would enjoy and the parents would feel comfortable with. Complete your childrens book collection today or get that special gift. Its not always easy to find them but once i do i treasure them. Sadly, the other two havent yet had the reprint gods shine down on them. Burt, undated but probably 1906 hardcover childrens book.
These 10 vintage childrens books will have every 50s baby and those who love that classic era yearning to cozy up with a soft blanket and read these stories aloud again. Welcome to the vintage childrens book group on flickr. It gives the entire 411 on this unforgettable matchup plus a lot on burgess and testas shortprint pamphlet only 180 copies were made from 1977 called the christmas. This discussion group is designed for collectors of vintage childrens series books like. Now even more since ive begun using retro book illustrations in my various art forms. Posted in childrens book critique group blog, childrens books, childrens books blog, humor in childrens books, picture books, printing techniques, vintage childrens book illustrations. It was a favorite of mine, though long out of print, so imagine my surprise when i discovered that purple house press has reprinted it. Rereading it as an adult always gives me a brief moment of peace and happiness, and while the kindle book is definitely not the same as having the actual book in my hands, now i have a miss suzy i can keep forever. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one.
Antique childrens book 1906 prentiss little susys six. I found some wonderful classic childrens books from the 1940s that kids and parents can still enjoy today. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience, as well as to provide social media features. See more ideas about vintage children, vintage and retro.
Susy scarce childrens whitman cozy corner book saint. Vintage soviet childrens book, vintage children educational book, soviet union 1971. It wasnt until the 18th century that books were written specifically for children. Abebooks has many millions of books, many of which are rare books, collectible books, antiquarian books or unique books.
A little golden book vintage childrens book omg i loved this book when i was little. If you are looking for the perfect gift, look no further than the rare vintage childrens. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Vintage children s book clifford the big red dog books tessesattic. Makes me smile just to remember how i cherished my little golden books. Gorgeous vintage russian childrens book illustrations from the 1920s1930s a lovely primarycolored geometrical wonderlandlight sparkling with every conceivable kind of wit and brilliance and fantasy and fun. But soon she finds a beautiful dollhouse and meets a band of brave toy soldiers. Thats why all the suzy homemaker appliances look and work just like yours.
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They are known for their sweet stories, whimsical illustrations, and affordability. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or. I wish more than anything they created childrens book like these today. Abebooks has many millions of books, many of which are rare books, collectable books, antiquarian books or unique books. Find over 6,000 free vintage images, illustrations, vintage pictures, stock images, antique graphics, clip art, vintage photos, and printable art, to make craft projects, collage, mixed media, junk journals, diy, scrapbooking, etc. Theres a richness to antique books that transcends their status as one of the worlds most beloved. A classic public domain illustration from the wind in the willows. They range in subject from vintage popup books and antique poetry volumes to outofprint magazines and more.
With the economy finally recovering, rock and roll in everybodys ears and shiny, new appliances in everybodys home, things were looking up in the 1950s. We serve cookies our website uses cookies, which help us to improve our site and enables us to deliver the best possible service and customer experience. Humble children s books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right edition in the right condition. Antique childrens books, vintage childrens books tias. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and. The best classic childrens books from the 1950s, part of a series of the best childrens books from the 20th century. From the 20th century and earlier, enjoy these beautiful, collectible children s books. If you continue browsing, well assume that you are happy to receive all our cookies. Vintage childrens books are an excellent source of creative inspiration and material for art projects, video games, reimagined classics, personal craft projects, storytelling flashcards, and more. Miss suzy, a gray squirrel, lives in the tip, tip, top of a tall oak treeuntil a throng of mean red squirrels displaces her. Jan 11, 2020 ive always loved the older book illustrations. Collecting vintage childrens series books facebook. From old childhood classics to current family favourites.
It is also not for items made using vintage images, just those in the. Cookies on oxfam we use cookies to ensure that you have the best experience on our website. Tagged a childs garden of verses, roger duvoisin, vintage childrens book illustrations, vintage childrens books. Vintage childrens books vintage handkerchiefs vintage jewelry vintage sewing patterns vintage childrens books vintage magazines vintage buttons hat patterns mens patterns vintage linens pet patterns needlework instruction nonvintage sewing patterns teen and junior size patterns vintage pattern catalogs adult costume patterns. Selection of mainly vintage books to include my book. To get the full story on the collaborations between burgess and testa, check out this page of the international burgess foundation. What about davy crockett, king of the wild frontier. It is not for original artwork, nor images removed from books, or to promote anything available for purchase. Check out this post by allison at no time for flash cards for an ultimate list of the best vintage childrens books that every. As a result, they are sought after by children s book collectors, and in many cases, their value has increased greatly. Book is square, binding is tight, pages are age toned but unmarked.
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. If you have been following my 20th century classic childrens books by the decades lists i love you. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Childrens book illustrations archives the graphics fairy. A true gem of a book, if you happen upon a copy in the stacks. A reproduction from an antique book nister, ernest on. Miss suzy miriam young arnold lobel parents magazine press, 1964 one of the first reprints published by the wonderful purple house press, its also the first in a series of three miss suzy books. Vintage childrens books 60s edition lesley rickman. Buying and pricing childrens books old childrens books. Book lists feature 10 books from every decade of the last century. It was written in the 1960s and its an appropriate book to read to children that are asking a lot of questions about where babies come from and how. Im sure many of you might have noticed my new banner.
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