The wonderful story of a wonderful wooden dog who was the jolliest toy in the house until he went out to explore the world. Childs kids 16 little golden books, disney, etc vintage some. Walt disney 19011966 was an american icon who revolutionized popular entertainment. The art of the golden books had a profound influence on the childhoods of many disney and disneypixar artists working today. Little golden books mixed lot of 18 disney random vintage classics some rare four little kittens 1972. The eighth book in the series, the poky little puppy, is the topselling childrens book of all time. You can look at lists of some of my collection under my books or my records. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one.
But the little golden books, at 25 cents, with their sturdy cardboard covers, were meant to be owned and inscribed by children. Little golden books is a popular series of childrens books, founded in 1942. What do the numbers on the covers of golden books mean. Several of the illustrators for the little golden books later. I have been collecting all shapes and sizes of little golden books and other related items since 1986. Get the best deals on rare little golden books when you shop the largest. The characters were so simple and the shapes were so strong in the illustrations. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Travers, disney wrote their own books to accompany their film adaptation. Youngsters can love a book too much, reading it again and again, which. Disney books official site disney publishing worldwide. Toy story 2 codirector ash brannon had this to say about the books. Its not commonplace to find a childrens book with disneys signature on it.
Check out these great disney little golden books from my collection from early 1990s and some from earlier. The little golden books were printed in september 1942 and for sale in stores. Disney classics little golden book library by boxed set. Today, the production of the golden books lives on, with new golden books being made for every disney and disneypixar feature, and a fair number of the disneypixar shorts. 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.
Sendak, who died in 2012, was a generous signer and often added sketches when signing a book. The art of the disney golden books celebrates a legacy that has now thrived for more than eighty years and continues to influence new generations of artists and filmmakers. New listing 100% classic disney little golden book 9 lot childrens kids picture books. Since most little golden books were opened and enjoyed by readers, uncirculated books must be in pristine, mint condition and are considered rare and valuable. The author does not assume responsibility for any losses that are the result of consulting this guide. Aug 07, 2009 from the beginning, golden books were inexpensive originally selling for 25 cents. Each book ran 24 pages and included a 7 inch record of a narrator who read the story. This site is dedicated to information on collecting little golden books. It makes a fun choice for bedtime stories or early morning reads. After only five months, the little golden books were in their third printing with 1. Dumbo blue spine wdust jacket walt disney studios walt disney studios. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device.
Gallery of little golden books at steves collectibles. This boxed set features lady and the tramp, 101 dalmatians, the lion king, alice in wonderland, and. The golden books of the last few years only have the first edition marked with an a or first printing on the title page. Frozen 2 little golden book disney frozen golden books. Generally, little golden books have the initial publishing date printed on the page, so if the edition you have was published in 1942 but reprinted in 1992, it would still say 1942. Mar 04, 2015 a little golden book was produced to coincide with each new disney film release. Pinnocchio by walt disney 10432 1948 l edition 101. Unfortunately, finding a complete list of little golden books online is difficult because the collection now includes more than 1,200 unique titles. Little golden books collection and first edition identification. Walt disney babes in toyland golden picture story book 1961 color comic 10 x 14 this copy may have been read carefully once or twice, resulting in a light crease along the edge of the cover by the spine. In depth view into walt disney price to book value including historical data from 1972, charts, stats and industry comps. The ultimate golden books collection 25 volume set. Childs kids 16 little golden books, disney, etc vintage some rare 40s 50s 60s. Michele alice gets nostalgic with her look at little golden books, those.
Get the best deals on disney books 1968 now when you shop the largest online selection at. Shop target for little golden books at great prices. Little golden books collection and first edition identification on. Throughout the years, the little golden books franchise worked together with various companies and introduced book and product joint packaging. List of little golden books titles little golden books. A little golden books value is determined by several things including edition date. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. I want to share the joy i have in collecting with all of you. The book had some age spotting on the cover, corner and some wearing along the spine. Because of that, they are still relative bargains as collectibles, even when they have doubled or tripled in value.
Barley and ian lightfoot would never set out on an. Thank you for being a friend is a perfect gift for golden girl enthusiasts to give to their very own besties. Sep 03, 2017 check out these great disney little golden books from my collection from early 1990s and some from earlier. Please fill out the following form to report an issue missing from the database. Affordable alternative marjory williams also wrote a book with a very long title called poor cecco. Several little golden books were published in 1955 to align with the opening of disneyland. The books are of varying ages and degrees of agewear, but all are readable.
For perhaps no other childrens books are as cherished and collectedas though they were doubloons and jewelsthan the disney golden books. Get the best deals on rare little golden books when you shop the largest online selection. Oftentimes, either an artist working on the film or a member of disney publishings talented inhouse creative team will illustrate the book. Dress disney and make it fashion walks readers through every step of the disneybounding process. Walt disney and the little golden books disney world. This boxed set features lady and the tramp, 101 dalmatians, the lion king, alice in wonderland, and the jungle book.
This boxed set contains five classic walt disney little golden books originally. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. Page 1 of 14 you search to the left by title if you like. The history of these books began in 1933, when the president of whitman publishing wrote a letter to walt disney. And for those wanting to buy inexpensive picture books these are nice books. These classic disneyland little golden books are from my personal collection. 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. Walt disney classic series set of 6 illustrated childrens books. Disney snow white and the seven dwarfs a little golden book by.
The 1950s title sold during a 2011 auction presented by universal live. Little golden books did not adopt a number line until 2001 so identifying an early first edition can be complicated. Generally, little golden books have the initial publishing date printed on the page, so if the edition you have was published in 1942 but. As you might expect, early editions are those most sought after by serious collectors. Vintage walt disney book price guide antiques prices. The concise storytelling and lush illustrations of the early disney little golden books served. Jul 9, 2015 little golden books have been treasured by children through the years. Mickey mouse club mickey mouse the kitten sitters and mickey mouse and the missing mouseketeers little golden book set. From the beginning, golden books were inexpensive originally selling for 25 cents. Little golden books library, a collection of five of the most beloved disney stories. Get the best deals on rare little golden books when you shop the largest online selection at. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket.
Best disney little golden books please put only disney golden books. A little golden book was produced to coincide with each new disney film release. Doc mcstuffins, sofia the first, minnie mouse bowtique, and jake and the never land pirates. Through the picture frame blue spine wdust jacket robert edmondswalt disney studios. Marvel little golden books may also be added since marvel is a part of disney. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. This fabulous adult picture book pays homage to the golden girls with chic, stylized illustrations, paired with handlettered lyrics to the theme song that touched millions of hearts.
Find disney books to read and enjoy including activity books, bedtime stories and photo coffee table books from national geographic. Values of walt disneys comics and stories comicspriceguide. Many of the little golden books have become bestsellers, including the poky little puppy, tootle, scuffy the tugboat, and the little red hen. This includes walt disneys mary poppins, which was published as a golden book in 1964. Vintage little golden book walt disney mickey mouse and the great lot. The art of the disney golden books disney books disney.
Although this nanny is based on a series of six books by p. Childs kids 16 little golden books, disney, etc vintage some rare 40s. What digital items do customers buy after viewing this item. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. Disney junior little golden book library disney junior boys and girls ages 25 will love this boxed set featuring five little golden books starring their favorite disney junior characters. The values stated in this guide are to be used only. It didnt take long for disney to jump onto the lgb bandwagon.
Disney little golden book collection from early 1990s and. Bambi by golden books, walt disney studio, hardcover. Vintage 1958 big golden book rudolph the rednosed reindeer. At steves collectibles, we have found that some of our happiest customers that we have met in this business are those that have located a favorite childrens book from childhood or gotten it for a loved one. However, the presence of a walt disney signature tipped the scales. 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. Rarity also affects the values of little golden books, and age is not always a factor.
This is a wonderful set of books that have cute stories. Little golden book collector little golden book collector. However, its challenging to find little golden books from the 1940s, 1950s, or 1960s since these books were typically discarded after several years of use. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Usually, many years have passed since even the cover has been viewed. These have great illustrations and were great to look at and read as a child. The older books were numbered from 1600 and disney from d1d40. This boxed set features lady and the tramp, 101 dalmatians, the lion king, alice in wonderland, and the jungle. Jan 27, 2015 below are some interesting facts about little golden books. Walt disney readalong book and records were first released in 1965. The most beautiful art in disney golden books oh my disney.
Little golden books gallery at steves collectibles. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. A wonderful little golden books collection youtube. However, the little golden book collector website includes an alphabetical listing of 1,230 little golden books that was compiled in 20. Little golden books lot of 10 unsorted mixed titles.
Walt disneys the sorcerers apprentice 1994 by don ferguson inspired by a scene from the movie fantasia, mickey is learning magic and tries to use it on his own. His 1929 animated short, steamboat willie, introduced audiences to mickey mouse. The princess and the frog little golden book disney princess and the frog rh disney. However, this means that it is quite a difficult task to find a first edition little golden books without an inscription, doodles, scribbles, and other toddlerrelated marginalia. Through interviews with contemporary animators who recall tracing the characters in their childhood disney golden books, paintings by artists who influenced and inspired the. Feb 05, 2017 here i share my childrens collection of little golden books. Make offer vintage golden books disney snow white dwarfs coloring activity book 1993 unused.
1006 511 250 1463 456 38 763 673 1251 413 1518 659 114 702 426 650 505 897 580 345 658 980 1187 874 1046 423 734 270 32 191 1247 615 370