Although ive been getting fewer enquiries about buying books recently, i have had many more enquiries from people wanting to. Vintage ladybird books happy holiday peter and jane harry wingfield illustrator. The first books under the imprint the ladybird series were tiny tots travels and stories from hans andersen 1914 and little stories for little people and abc picture book 1916. 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.
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While trying to figure out if some old books i had were worth any money, i found some notvery old books that are worth a surprising amount of cash. Etsy has thousands of handcrafted and vintage products that perfectly fit what youre searching for. If youre like most people, youd probably wonder how much the book was worth. The ladybird book of the zombie apocalypse ladybirds for grownups hazeley, jason, morris, joel on. Although ive been getting fewer enquiries about buying books recently, i have had many more enquiries from people wanting to sell them. Jan 29, 2020 who wrote and illustrated a book, how it is printed, the name of the publisher, and when it was published, all add weight to the value. An iconic british classic, with an incredible treasure trove of over 7,000 illustrations, ladybird books were the fabric of many childhoods.
Arthur rackham provided illustrations and its the artwork that makes this book so appealing to lovers of collectible childrens books. The most popular vintage ladybirds are the fairy tales such as sleeping beauty. Ladybird books have since become known for their unique 56 page pocket sized minihardbacks which remained at a constant price of 26 net for over 25 years. Legendary first edition of alice in wonderland set for. Ladybird books for grownups use vintage illustrations to. We currently have 3 books in this category in stock. Jan 19, 2006 this article is more than 14 years old. If you really need a documented estimate of a books value for probate or insurance purposes then visit your local rare bookshop and pay for a formal appraisal. Download a printable puffin activity pack penguin books. Oct 24, 2015 the ladybird book is celebrating its centenary this year with a wave of nostalgia pushing up values of these childhood favourites. The ladybird book is celebrating its centenary this year with a wave of. Mar 25, 2014 as all collectors know, ladybird books can be harder than most to accurately date.
Knowing the age of a book is part of the process of finding out how much its worth although other factors such as condition, scarcity and. Jan 31, 20 almost an entire bedroom at helen days bungalow is given over to a hoard of 1,500 ladybird books. See todays cinderella ladybird book for sale, best offer and auction. Values relate to first editions in very good condition. Discover all the extraordinary items our community of craftspeople have to offer and find the perfect gift for your loved one or yourself. 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. Ladybird books soar in value as it publisher celebrates. The boy who never grows up then appeared in a successful stage play that opened in 1904 and ran until 19. The ladybird book of british wild flowers by brian veseyfitzgerald. If you come across a stash of vintage ladybird books, sell them to collectors and rarebook.
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Ladybird books collector helen day has 7,500 of the. It is an imprint of penguin random house, a subsidiary of german media conglomerate bertelsmann. You probably dont need to include every word of the title and authors name. A proper peter pan book finally appeared in 1906, called peter pan in kensington gardens. Old ladybird books for sale in uk view 16 bargains. Mar 27, 2008 here is some information about early ladybird books including a couple of books in languages other than english. One very simple method of finding an approximate value of a book is to search for similar copies on and see what prices are being asked. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. Harry wingfield, john berry, robert lumley and former dan dare artist. The ladybird book of trees nature, series 536 by brian veseyfitzgerald. A legendary first edition of alice in wonderland one of just 22 known copies in existence, after lewis carroll withdrew the entire print run.
Selling your ladybird books ladybird books at the wee web. Ladybird books is a londonbased publishing company, trading as a standalone imprint within the penguin group of companies. First published in 1961, this is a classic ladybird hardback book, packed with information about britains capital. Do you have an old or antiquarian book and would like to know its value. 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 official uk home of ladybird books, publishers of the best books for young children from first books to learning to read. Short of waiting for antiques roadshow to come to town, you can start by understanding the qualities and attributes of truly rare and valuable books. Vintage ladybird collection 100 years of words and pictures. The ladybird book of the zombie apocalypse ladybirds for grownups. This treasure trove holds every book published with the trademark insect on its spine from 1940. Vintage ladybird books happy holiday peter and janean illustration from happy holiday the ladybird key words reading scheme by william murray. So many people who had ladybirds as children want to take a trip. The place to find out more about old ladybird books, the history of the company, the artists, information for collectors such as how to date the books, where to buy them and what to look for. We may make you an offer or we can try and sell them for you on our website. See more ideas about ladybird books, illustration and bird book. Values relate to first editions in very good condition thu 19 jan 2006 08. As all collectors know, ladybird books can be harder than most to accurately date.
Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. If you find your interest piqued, keep the following basics in mind when hunting, collecting, and handling old books. Search our guide to current market values of old and collectible books. If you have a collection of vintage ladybird books that you wish to sell please contact us. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. Find vintage and classic ladybird books in the ladybird bookshop. This new edition is exactly the same as the original, with a dust jacket and beautifull. For this list and the lists that follow lists that follow refers to lists in the childrens picturebook price guide of the twenty most valuable picturebooks from each decade, covering the 1930s up the 1990s. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. Jun 28, 2016 the ladybird book of the hangover ladybirds for grownups hazeley, jason, morris, joel on. The easiest way to know how much your copy of a book is worth on the open market is to check on how much similar copies are currently being offered for. How to identify first editions and care for old books. The value of old ladybird books ladybird fly away home.
How do people determine if theyve got a first edition or just an old book. The ladybird book of prayers through the year by hilda isabel rostron. 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. Jan 11, 2020 what would you do if you were cleaning the attic and found an old volume of oliver twist or great expectations. Just pick your age and then colour, craft and get creative with stories theyre packed with oodles of fun. The ladybird book of the zombie apocalypse ladybirds for.
The ladybird imprint publishes massmarket childrens books. The arran alexander collection sell your books ladybird books. For many people now in their 40s, 50s and 60s, bedtime as a. Apr 04, 2016 the ladybird book of london is a gem from the ladybird vintage archive. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in.
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