First published in 1972, this is a classic ladybird hardback book designed to teach knitting through simple instructions and clear pictures. The ladybird book of prayers through the year by hilda isabel rostron. When searching on its important to find copies that match the book in your possession as accurately as possible. There is a huge range of vintage ladybird books, including well loved tales, how it works and the key words. We can recommend this website as a very helpful way of dating ladybird books. Apr 20, 2012 vintage ladybird books the slim volumes that have helped children enjoy reading for close on a century are now collectors items with huge nostalgic value, says katherine higgins.
Vintage ladybird collection 100 years of words and pictures. A ladybird book about knitting is a gem from the ladybird vintage archive, here reissued as a facsimile edition for the first time in forty years. Dust covers if your old ladybird books were produced before 1965 they will have dust covers. An iconic british classic, with an incredible treasure trove of over 7,000 illustrations, ladybird books were the fabric of many childhoods. A first ladybird book of nursery rhymes 1965 wild life in britain 1972 teeth 1978 big animals 1975 disappearing mammals 1973 a second ladybird keywords picture dictionary and spelling book 1966 living things 1975 the ladybird book of british. The official uk home of ladybird books, publishers of the best books for young children from first books to learning to read. Complete list of ladybird books ladybird fly away home.
A way to recollect disney memories or build new ones is by collecting disney books. Ladybird books soar in value as it publisher celebrates centenary. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. Vintage ladybird books the story of series, metals,oil etc. The impatient horse one of the rarest ladybird books. Vintage ladybird book florence nightingale history 561 26 very good condition. So many people who had ladybirds as children want to take a trip. My top10 of ladybird book trivia or ten things you have probably never wanted to know about ladybird books 10 the price of a ladybird book 2 shillings and 6 stayed the same for 31 years from 1940 until 1971 decimilisation. Helen believes the allure of the ladybird books has a lot to do with their use of beautiful. If you are thinking of collecting books by disney, then you may have some questions.
Plus todays selected ladybird books for sale, best offers, auctions, appraisals, free sales advice, free sale prices, values, wish list and more. A gorgeous collection of 100 postcards in a sturdy gift box, each featuring a different and iconic handpainted illustration from the educational early learning ladybird books of the 1950s and 1960s. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Remove books from the shelf correctly by pushing in the volumes to either side and grasping the book at the center rather than the top of the spine where it can tear. See more ideas about ladybird books, books and vintage. Over those thirtyone years, the increased book sales and lower production costs allowed the company to fulfill its commitment to produce good quality and. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. Sep 22, 2009 the value of old ladybird books i dont know if more people are interested in old ladybird books, but more people seem to be interested in them as money making collectables. The value of old ladybird books ladybird fly away home.
Dumbo, pinocchio, the jungle book, alice in wonderland and peter pan. A previous young owner has written his name in biro on the inside cover. Make offer vintage ladybird books the story of series, metals,oil etc. A plaincovered copy of this title has never been found to date, but always worth keeping your eye out just in case. For the most part, the only date in a vintage ladybird book is on the title page and that date is the date of the publication of the first edition, not the actual edition you have in your hand. We scoured our vast selection of vintage books for the most beautiful dust jackets, and soon discovered that selecting just 30 was a nearly impossible task. 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. Ladybird books soar in value as it publisher celebrates. An average lateprint run copy of any of these titles would start at around. It is not easy to determine whether a ladybird book is a firstedition. When i first got interested in ladybird books, i found it very hard to get the sort of list i wanted one which struck a balance between simplicity and information. We currently have 116 books in this category in stock. Two ladybird books, stamp collecting which dates from 1969 and was originally priced at 24p.
Complete list of ladybird books if you decide you want to collect then youll need a complete list of ladybird books to act as a ticklist. Vintage ladybird books for sale august 17, 2014 made this today framed three ladybird postcards in a distressed vintage style frame the gingerbread boy, the elves and the shoemaker and the three little pigs for sale. Welcome to my vintage ladybird books blog ladybird books are known and loved throughout the world, and for millions of people they bring back the cosy and colourful days of childhood learning to read, discovering the magic of books, and growing up this blog is for ladybirders and memorylaners. The key to value is how far down the edition and condition chain they go. Dust jackets often contribute as much as 75 to 85 percent of the value of a collectible book. Ladybird books book series list publishing history. He was amused by the resurgence of interest in vintage ladybird books that the internet has fostered, although it was a source of mild irritation to. Shop all ladybird books 1960 1969 ladybird books 1970 1979. Ladybird cinderella book well loved tales series 606d etsy. Find vintage and classic ladybird books in the ladybird bookshop.
Catriona says the book s condition is key and that a dust jacket can add ten times to the value. The official website of the vintage ladybird collection. Vintage ladybird series 606d well loved tales 7 books see photos b6. Nov 21, 2017 100 vintage postcards showcasing the best of ladybird illustration from the archive. The ladybird book of the weather first published 1962. The early, six book set of adventures of wonk series 417 for example, is wellsought after by collectors across the country and is a sure bet when you set out to make money selling vintage ladybird books. Vintage ladybird book florence nightingale history 561. The ladybird book of trees nature, series 536 by brian veseyfitzgerald. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. All in good conditions with some marks on the outer covers and some have hand written names of previous owner in them adds to the character. Since ladybirds for grownups launched in october as a collection of manuals of adulthood in the style of beloved ladybird childrens books, cheeky titles devoted to subjects such as hipsters. I was brought up on ladybird books surely theyre not worth anything now. Flight four india flight five africa flight six the. Nov 28, 2008 he was amused by the resurgence of interest in vintage ladybird books that the internet has fostered, although it was a source of mild irritation to him that some collectors were more preoccupied.
Ladybird books collector helen day has 7,500 of the. These books, which feature stories about a koala bear illustrated by joan kiddellmonroe, can sell for as much as. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. You are viewing all stock in the ladybird category. Vintage ladybird books going to school ladybird books.
These ladybird books are all 1st edition originals from the 1980s and are disney classics including. This selection ranges from 1917 to 1969, and really is. See todays collectable ladybird book for sale, best offer and auction. We may make you an offer or we can try and sell them for you on our website. Vintage ladybird books for sale in uk view 81 bargains. Aug 14, 2019 the early, sixbook set of adventures of wonk series 417 for example, is wellsought after by collectors across the country and is a sure bet when you set out to make money selling vintage ladybird books. Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right edition in the right condition. The other book is sea and estuary birds and is dated 1967 and it was originally.
How to identify first editions and care for old books. Abebooks has been part of the rare book world since going live in 1996. The ladybird book of british wild flowers by brian veseyfitzgerald. The ladybird imprint publishes massmarket childrens books. Use clear mylar covers to protect them from further wear. These covers will require extra care and attention. Assuming that old ladybird books are the most valuable. The value of old ladybird books i dont know if more people are interested in old ladybird books, but more people seem to be interested in them as money making collectables. Millions were printed, but iconic books soar in value in centenary year by toby walne, financial mail on sunday. Many of these books were released alongside early disney films while others were released as comic books. This book is in good condition considering its age. There are lots of ladybird book collectors out there but the vast majority of those who.
I dont know if more people are interested in old ladybird books, but more people seem to be interested in them as money making collectables. First published 1959 melissa benham vintage kid lds art bible art jesus art god jesus harry anderson a course in miracles jesus pictures blessed mother sacred art. The boards are in very good condition with small wearbumpingmarks. Selling your ladybird books ladybird books at the wee web. The ladybird book of british railway locomotives the ladybird book of motor cars the ladybird book of aircraft the ladybird book of commercial vehicles a ladybird book of flags merchant ships ladybird series 587 travel flight one australia flight two canada flight three u. All vintage ladybird books with dustcovers purchased from the arran alexander collection are all supplied with a free clear.
As all collectors know, ladybird books can be harder than most to accurately date. A missing dust jacket, or a dust jacket that is in poor condition, can cut a collectible books value more than. It is an imprint of penguin random house, a subsidiary of german media conglomerate bertelsmann and british publishing company pearson plc. A lovely vintage ladybird cinderella book this is the revised edition of the original 1964 vera southgate book in the well loved tales series, 606d, published in 1981, with this copy with its original cover price of 60p dating from 1982 83. Find information regarding vintage ladybird books, events and products here.
How to collect vintage ladybird books homes and antiques. Ladybird read it yourself collection 50 books for sale. Vintage ladybird books going to school an image from going to school ladybird books series 563 by m e gagg. Well known to book collectors and booklovers, our site is an excellent resource for discovering a rough value of an old book. Vintage ladybird books the slim volumes that have helped children enjoy reading for close on a century are now collectors items with huge nostalgic value, says katherine higgins. The wee web are always looking to buy job lots of vintage ladybird books that is, books published between 1940 and 1980. Nov 02, 2018 my top10 of ladybird book trivia or ten things you have probably never wanted to know about ladybird books 10 the price of a ladybird book 2 shillings and 6 stayed the same for 31 years from 1940 until 1971 decimilisation. For all lovers and collectors of vintage ladybird books whats your favourite. A re the books from your childhood packed away in boxes in the basement or the attic. Ladybird series 618 capital cities of the world the ladybird book of london jen londono london ladybird series 621 junior science magnets, bulbs and batteries light mirrors and lenses air, wind and flight levers, pulleys and engines ladybird series 622 early learning books for toddlers the ladybird abc g w robinson 1962.
If you have a collection of vintage ladybird books that you wish to sell please contact us. Make money selling vintage ladybird books moneymagpie. Ladybird books for grownups use vintage illustrations to. The last title listed on rear flap of jacket or on rear board of matt editions. A variety of 8 vintage ladybird books preowned but now looking for a new home. Although ive been getting fewer enquiries about buying books recently, i have had many more enquiries from people wanting to sell them.
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