Codex aureus latin for golden book are several gospel books from the 9th through 11th centuries that were heavily illuminated with gold leaf. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker on. Hannah arendt 19061975 was one of the most influential political philosophers of the twentieth century. The first walt disney little golden book, through the. 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. In the early modern period paris became the city it has been for most of its modern history. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6.
Donald duck is a cartoon character created by walt disney. Lot of 17 1960s the golden book picture atlas, dictionary and encyclopedias. Besides its status as a legal and ecclesiastical center, dense with courts and churches, its. Arthur golden books list of books by arthur golden. The litterbug simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. It appears that there is a traditional box set as well as a limited edition that came in a blue slip cover instead of a box and that it was first.
I came across a golden book encyclopedia set published in and around 1961. Great deals on golden book encyclopedia indiana antiquarian. The golden book encyclopedia 16 vol set hardcover 1969. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain. Change was occurring so rapidly there seemed to be little left that artists had not tried. I would guess the set would have a value of 25 to 60 dollars if in mint shape. Little golden book series found in childrens media tiein books little golden books have been loved by children for over 75 years. Vintage 1958 big golden book rudolph the rednosed reindeer. The golden home and high school encyclopedia complete set. Aliens, outer space and a book that tells the future. Vintage 1961 the golden home and high school encyclopedia.
Whether you want the cheapest reading copy or a specific collectible edition, with bookfinder, youll find just the right book. Animal tales is quite a meaty package, containing a bakers dozen classics. Brylcreem advertisement on the back of a connie francis album from 1961. Art linkletters picture encyclopedia for boys and girls 1961 full set v. Since 1997, bookfinder has made it easy to find any book at the best price. The booklet sold for 99 cents, although after peeling off the price tag, i noticed that it originally sold for 29 cents. After dealing with the concepts of age, size, heat, speed, distance, etc. When they were first published in 1942, highquality books for children hadnt been available at a price most people could afford. The golden book magazine, a magazine publishing short fiction that ran from 1925 to 1939. He usually wears a sailor cap, a blue sailor shirt and a black or red bow tie. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. The golden book encyclopedia childhood memories toys. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the largest online selection at. 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.
Ive seen a box set for lack of a better term in different places called. Little golden books launch at 25 cents each, democratizing reading for young americans. He is a white duck with an yellowishorange bill and legs. The golden book of science by bertha morris parker. As i stood there and thumbed through the book every picture brought back a shining clear memory. Artists and the public alike were experiencing unprecedented never before seen freedom and breaking all sorts of taboos. 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. The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america. Discount prices on books by arthur golden, including titles like the rules of the institution and other stories. Mar 26, 2014 the golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6.
The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. I gained a surprising amount of knowledge from them that stayed with me for life and all of the text was written before political correctness had changed the information now given to children. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker, 1969, golden press edition, in english new rev. Please only add little golden books from any decade to this list.
Little golden books and giant golden books childrens series. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116. The golden book illustrated dictionary hardcover 1961. We all know that school life is the golden period of our lives but gone are the days for every 90s kid. The golden book of science by bertha morris parker kirkus. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science by zim, herbert spencer, 1909 ed. Golden book encyclopedia set 1961 little golden book. The graphics are amazing and drew me to want to read them. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In 1941 she immigrated to the united states and soon became part. A commemorative set of the first twelve little golden books.
Born into a germanjewish family, she was forced to leave germany in 1933 and lived in paris for the next eight years, working for a number of jewish refugee organisations. Best ever little golden books please only add little golden books from any decade to this list. Lucille ogle became a vice president of golden press in 1965. The narrative speaks of future rockets flying orbiting around the world in an hour. Does anyone know what the set might be worth or if someone is interested in purchasing it. The above childrens book is described as a true story about the rockets of today and a glimpse of the rockets that are to come. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960. It is owire bound between the covers of this book 4 golden book encyclopedia which sold between the years of 1959 and 1961. Imagine my delight when i caught sight of the first volume of the golden book encyclopedia. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition open library. Travel journal the golden book junk journal scraps of time. Before the sixteenth century, its profile was less grand. Ogle remained active after retirement as a freelance consultant in book production and as a volunteer and supporter of educational and. Another giant such as the golden books of history and geography presents an efficiently worked out surface survey of science todayand a group of beautifully executed colored pictures by harry mcnaught, often so real that they have a trompe loeil effect.
See more ideas about little golden books, books and childrens books. Many little golden books are in their 3rd printing, and 1. From time to time i get an email from someone asking about a particular book, trying to replicate a memory from their childhood. Donald duck simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Golden memories of the golden book encyclopedia paladini potpie. 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. Animal tales is quite a meaty package, containing a bakers dozen classics, such as the kitten who thought he was a mouse. Golden books was the childrens book imprint of western publishing, later golden books publishing and now random housepenguin random house. I grew up reading the golden book encyclopedia for kids, the 1961 edition. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
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Golden funtime trading cards read the banner at the bottom of the album cover. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. The golden book encyclopedia 1961 book 15 thailand to volcanoes. The golden book encyclopedia set of 16 volumes 1961. I have seen pieces of the set for sale on ebay and a few other sets for sale from various years. Overviewat the beginning of the 1970s, american society was still reeling from the political, social, and artistic upheavals of the 1960s. He first appeared onscreen in the wise little hen on 9 june 1934. Contrary to the title, the paperoverboard a little golden book collection. More than 60 years later, many of the original golden book titles are still wildly popular, w.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The big golden book of starships, speeders, and space. The golden book encyclopedia book 15 thailand to volcanoes bertha morris. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop. The golden book of the civil war by charles flato and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The litterbug is a 1961 animated short subject produced by walt disney productions and featuring donald duck. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western.
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