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New butterfly kisses by bob and brooke carlisle illustrated by carolyn ewing. The golden book encyclopedia bertha morris parker this set of sixteen volumes in eight, with entries from aaron to zoology and over 2500 illustrations, is designed specifically for grade school students. For sale seattle, wa 2 the 1959 edition of the little golden book encyclopedia. The golden home and high school encyclopedia complete set. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western. Golden book encyclopedia little golden books wiki fandom. It is the oldest encyclopedia in my possession and it writes about black people just four years before martin luther king, jrs i have a dream speech. They love building electronics, playing computer games, writing songs, a. The 1988 edition, titled the golden book encyclopedia lists the author as golden press, and. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the. The golden book encyclopedia by parker, bertha morris.

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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. Libraries rarely want encyclopedias unless they are current and up to date. The golden book encyclopedia 1959 edition open library. Best ever little golden books goodreads share book. A 16volume hardcover edition was published from 1959 to 1969. Parents of baby boomers must have gobbled them up they were up to their 4th printing of this edition within a year.

Publication date 1959 topics childrens encyclopedias and dictionaries, encyclopedias and dictionaries publisher new york, golden. The golden book encyclopedia of the 80s print magazine. Little golden book series found in childrens media tiein books little golden books have been loved by children for over 75 years. Many little golden books are in their 3rd printing, and 1. Little golden books are something else i collect, and this one is particularly adorable. Subjects covered in the series included nature, science, history, geography, literature, and the arts. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker. Buy a cheap copy of the golden book encyclopedia deluxe. Western publishing, also known as western printing and lithographing company, was a racine, wisconsin, firm responsible for publishing the little golden books. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12.

Golden book is the official register of the kingdom of italy. I have seen pieces of the set for sale on ebay and a few other sets for sale from various years. I remember looking at these at the library when i was a child. A set of 24 blocks with ribs on 2 sides, alphabet letters on one side and animals on the other side. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 1. Unfollow the golden book encyclopedia 1959 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Golden book encyclopedia entry, daguerreotype, 1959. See more ideas about read it and weep, vintage childrens books, book journal. Sep 04, 20 the golden book encyclopedia was the bestselling childrens encyclopedia in america ever. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The golden book encyclopedia 1961 book 15 thailand to. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Golden book, once the formal directory of nobles in the republic of venice including the ionian islands, is now a privately published directory of the nobility of italy.

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