The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. The dime was released to the public on january 30, 1946, which would have been roosevelts 64th birthday. There is some tape holding the spine area together. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary. I have seen pieces of the set for sale on ebay and a few other sets for sale from various years. The golden encyclopedia by dorothy agnes bennett, 1946, simon and schuster edition. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116.
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The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. Coin prices may or may not be currently accurate but are intended to show relative value. The golden book encyclopedia of the 80s print magazine. Unfollow the golden book encyclopedia 1959 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Imagine my delight when i caught sight of the first volume of the golden book encyclopedia. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. Vintage chicago school of nursing 1946 53 lesson book. Unfollow golden book encyclopedia to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960. The socalled golden age of childrens illustrated booksa period dating from.
Golden book encyclopedia in nonfiction books for sale ebay. The penny dreadfuls, as they were known in england, or the dime novels, as. The strength and weakness of these extracts from american heritage magazine, adapted for young readers, is the random nature of the separate pieces which make the mosaic of our national story. Sinnocks first design, submitted on october 12, 1945, was rejected, but a subsequent one was accepted on january 6, 1946. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition.
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