See more ideas about ladybird books, illustration and bird book. Gets all mixed up hb 1979 ladybird england very rare book. Top ten mistakes that booksellers make when selling ladybird. The wee web are always looking to buy job lots of vintage ladybird books that is, books published between 1940 and 1980. You are viewing all stock in the ladybird category. Even harry potter and the philosophers stone by jk rowling is now winning a new audience as its original readers from the late 1990s become parents and spread the joy to their kids. I was brought up on ladybird books surely theyre not worth anything now. We are always looking for first 1st edition books in hardback, we buy single books or large collections. Oct 24, 2015 many ladybird editions were so popular, they were later printed in their millions so most surviving books are now worth no more than a fiver. If you come across a stash of vintage ladybird books, sell them to. It is an imprint of penguin random house, a subsidiary of german media conglomerate bertelsmann and british publishing company pearson plc. The ladybird book of the hipster ladybirds for grownups.
For all lovers and collectors of vintage ladybird books whats your favourite. Gavin fogg the most popular vintage ladybirds are the fairy tales such as sleeping beauty. Ladybird books soar in value as it publisher celebrates. Ladybird books soar in value as it publisher celebrates centenary year. Ladybird books collector helen day has 7,500 of the iconic.
British birds and their nests ladybird books, senior series. Assuming that old ladybird books are the most valuable. Kathie layfield have led people to believe that even fairly modern books such as the read it yourself series 777 are valuable to collectors. 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. Books found in this setting probably wont end up being extremely valuable first editions, or even moderately valued second editions. The wonderful story of a wonderful wooden dog who was the jolliest toy in the house until he went out to explore the world. The top 100 list was compiled based on aggregated searches in 20 and includes. But find a rare copy or first edition and it can be. Affordable alternative marjory williams also wrote a book with a very long title called poor cecco. Ladybird books collector helen day has 7,500 of the. Many people like to collect ladybird books but often, they do not store them correctly or do not handle them carefully.
Feb 15, 2018 it attracted 18 bids from all over the world. Ladybird books puddle lane when the magic 2x hardback a talkabout book ladybird books in good condition. One of the simplest is a product called trimsleve but there are others. Vintage ladybird collection 100 years of words and pictures. According to a new list from, sex is the most soughtafter outofprint title among its users. The arran alexander collection are now offering for sale, individual, clear plastic sleeves which are precut to fit a standard sized ladybird book dust cover. Selling your ladybird books ladybird books at the wee web. Many ladybird editions were so popular, they were later printed in their millions so most surviving books are now worth no more than a fiver. Jan 28, 2014 according to a new list from, sex is the most soughtafter outofprint title among its users. How to identify first editions and care for old books. 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. Make money selling vintage ladybird books money magpie. Of course, from the 1960s onwards, ladybird was very well established as a publisher of childrens books and these books were to be.
The ladybird imprint publishes massmarket childrens books. There is a huge range of vintage ladybird books, including well loved tales, how it works and the key words. So many people who had ladybirds as children want to take a trip. If you have any old, secondhand or rare books, then get in touch. There are lots of ladybird book collectors out there but the vast majority of those who buy have only a mild case of nostalgia and the wish to recapture a bit of childhood perhaps to share with the next generation or two. Jan 29, 2020 books found in this setting probably wont end up being extremely valuable first editions, or even moderately valued second editions. 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. Through their powerful search engine, they keep track of what titles are in demand, compiling a comprehensive look at the outofprint titles most searched for. While there are a handful of books in the world that may be worth more, until 20 birds of america held the record for the most money paid at auction for any single printed work. The dates of composition of the books range from the 7thcentury quran leaf palimpsest and the early 8th century.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Buy vintage wills and hepworth books from the ladybird series at the arran alexander collection. For this list and the lists that follow lists that follow. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Rare and valuable books old and not so old books worth. See more ideas about ladybird books, books and easy reading books. The value of old ladybird books ladybird fly away home.
Vintage ladybird book about knitting 633,very good condition. Ladybird books is a london based publishing company, trading as a standalone imprint within the penguin group of companies. It is estimated that, when adjusted for inflation, five of the 10 most expensive books ever sold were copies of birds of america. Vintage thomas the tank engine rare complete collection of 14 ladybird books 80s childrens tv toy 1984 1980s steam train railway series lot littletoylost 5 out of 5 stars 112.
The 606d cinderella has gained its high price tag by dint of being so much loved, rather than through being rare such is the power of nostalgia, says selfconfessed ladybird addict helen day, who is behind the website ladybird fly away home. The official website of the vintage ladybird collection. Ladybird books for sale in uk 98 used ladybird books. I sell books like these individually and start the bidding at the min i want. Jan 19, 2006 28 harry potter and the philosophers stone by jk rowling bloomsbury, 1997. While there are a handful of books in the world that may be worth more, until 20 birds of america held the record for the most money paid at auction. This is usually a first step for beginning collectors. Good to look out for at book swaps and garage sales. Find vintage and classic ladybird books in the ladybird bookshop.
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. Tthe searchable database consists of detailed reports in an evergrowing database of items in this category. The most valuable to me so far, in a world which recently saw the advent of the clipon man bun, is the ladybird book of the hipster. A blog from the arran alexander collection about collecting vintage ladybird books. Often cited as the most expensive book of all time, there are still 120 known intact copies of john james audubons the birds of america which was published between 1827 and 1838. Among her favourite artists involved in bringing ladybird books to life are martin aitchson, harry wingfield, john berry, robert lumley and former dan dare artist frank hampson. Warren, whose price guide books have been the authority on collectibles values since 1985. The ladybird book is celebrating its centenary this year with a wave of. Free removable protective covers fitted on all our vintage ladybird books. Shop all ladybird books 1960 1969 ladybird books 1970 1979. The last title listed on rear flap of jacket or on rear board of matt editions. Their history and information on how to care for them. Find information regarding vintage ladybird books, events and products here. The smallest sizes are usually most suited to ladybird books and they are available from the internet.
But my most precious copy is red riding hood and goldilocks from 1958, an experiment where they published two books together. Curated collections of childrens books browse the books all of the books below can be considered classics and have been loved by multiple generations of readers. Our friends at are definitely intheknow when it comes to sought after books. Sep 17, 2016 you never know where you will find rare books, sometimes, you might even find one in a used bookstore.
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. However, gannon shares that older books are generally more interesting and often of higher quality in terms of construction when compared to recent reprints. The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. They include the new ladybird book of dating, of the hipster, of mindfulness, the midlife crisis and the hangover, plus two vital additions to the how it works series the wife and the husband. An iconic british classic, with an incredible treasure trove of over 7,000 illustrations, ladybird books were the fabric of many childhoods. I totally need the copy of the the wonderful wizard of oz in my life. The ladybird book of the weather first published 1962. List of most expensive books and manuscripts wikipedia. The peach coloured ladybird toy has little painted. How to collect vintage ladybird books homes and antiques. Top ten mistakes that booksellers make when selling. You never know where you will find rare books, sometimes, you might even find one in a used bookstore. I have two of the rarest ladybird books ever printed, says helen. 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 most popular vintage ladybirds are the fairy tales such as sleeping beauty. We can recommend this website as a very helpful way of dating ladybird books. Collector helen day, 51, from harpenden, hertfordshire, owns more than. Jan 31, 20 i have two of the rarest ladybird books ever printed, says helen. 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.
It is not easy to determine whether a ladybird book is a firstedition. Many editions of h2g2 are worth are worth a fair sum of money. We also purchase from public and private libraries, and will evaluate or purchase house clearances in the area. By, quote, breaking down the complexity of grownup life through short tidbits i.
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