Children's Books

Disney Classics - 6 Little Golden Books Boxed Set

World Class Antiques

54.00 USD

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Published since 1942, the Little Golden Books were launched by the Simon & Schuster publishing company along with the Artists and Writers Guild, with the goal of creating high-quality children's books that were affordable for families during the Great Depression and World War II era. They are known for their distinctive golden spines and affordable price, originally selling for just 25 cents each.

Available for sale today is a scarcer format of these books, a boxed set of Disney's Classics. The set consists of:

• Peter Pan

• Lady and the Tramp

• The Jungle Book

• Pinocchio

• The Lion King

• 101 Dalmations

All of the books in the set are printed in the USA and are in excellent condition. After inspecting each book, we can confidently say that they appear unread, as they are still crisp and fresh.

About the " Little Golden Books"

• Little Golden Books were introduced to the market in 1942. The initial set of 12 titles included classics like "The Poky Little Puppy" and "Three Little Kittens."

• Little Golden Books are typically small, sturdy hardcover books with colorful illustrations. They are designed to be durable and easy for children to handle, with thick pages that can withstand rough handling. Over time, numerous formats have been introduced for Little Golden Books. If you're a dedicated fan like us, you can delve deeper into the various formats by exploring "The Many Formats of Little Golden Books," (https://worldclassantiques.com/blog/the-many-formats-of-the-little-golden-books/) a carefully curated list maintained by World Class Antiques.

• Little Golden Books have had a significant cultural impact over the years, with generations of children growing up reading these timeless stories. Many adults today have fond memories of reading Little Golden Books as children and continue to pass them down to their own children and grandchildren.

• Due to their nostalgic appeal and cultural significance, vintage Little Golden Books are highly sought after by collectors. Rare or first edition copies of certain titles can fetch high prices at auctions and in the collector's market.

Interested in more Little Golden Books? Explore our marketplace and discover a range of classic favorites and perhaps some hidden treasures (https://worldclassantiques.com/Marketplace/Browse?FullTextQuery=little golden books).

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