Best in Children's Books #3 hc + dj 1957 ANDERSEN + LEAR + COONEY + WEISGARD +++

Description: BEST IN CHILDREN'S BOOKS VOLUME 3 The Best in Children's Books series was published from 1957 through to the late 1960s. The entire series consists of 42 volumes. Each book was published with a dust jacket, but they are more commonly found without them. The dust jackets feature images drawn from the art within. Similarly, the decorated board covers also have images from the book - but different ones from those found on the dust jacket. The volumes are not numbered on either the dust jacket or the board bindings. (Lists can be found online.) Contents are a mix of fairy tales, poetry, fiction and non-fiction pieces. The non-fiction may be illustrated with art or photographs. Each volume also contains an informational piece about a country, accompanied by color photos and an illustrated map. One of the most appealing aspects of the series is seeing the early work of certain artists who went on to become famous in their own right. (When the books came out, for the most part, these were freelance jobs.) Some notable examples: Richard Scarry, Maurice Sendak, Ezra Jack Keats, Adrienne Adams, Paul Galdone, Peter Spier and Leonard Weisgard. Occasionally, the book would reprint excerpts from stories and illustrations that had already become established as "classics". Samples of this include: Alice in Wonderland, Little House in the Big Woods and Charlotte's Web. I have taken the time to list some of those contributors who are noteworthy. Also, I make note of the non-fiction photo essay (if relevant) as well as which country is featured in this particular volume. VOLUME 3 - photos show a complete table of contents Notable Authors: Hans Christian Andersen; Marguerite de Angeli; Edward Lear Notable Illustrators: Barbara Cooney; Paul Galdone; Leonard Weisgard Non-fiction Photo Essay: Dog Friends Featured Country: Mexico This book was bought used, but is in very good condition. I take very good care of my books in my smoke-free environment. Dust jacket: shows light overall dirt & wear, especially at bottom of spine; several small rips, most notably at top of spine Binding: decorated boards very clean - no marks; front corners very slightly bumped Interior pages: clean, no rips or marks Binding is secure - no loose pages; very slight separation of front cover from end paper ISBN: none Published by Nelson Doubleday, Inc., based in Garden City, N.Y. Printed in USA Published in 1957 Copyright information does not specify which edition or printing; if you have questions about this, please email me directly Original price: unknown Book weighs 10.5 oz Measures 8 1/2 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide Page count: 160 Please see photos to get a sense of the condition and the delightful variety of content. I am happy to combine shipping to save my buyers money. Books can easily be combined and pack well together. Media mail is a very affordable rate offered by the USPS. Cost is based solely on weight and not on distance. If buying multiple books, please put them in your cart and then "request total from seller". I will then send you an invoice with an adjusted shipping cost. However, I have been told that if you are ordering from a phone, it may not be possible to request such a total. If that is your situation, please go ahead and pay the shipping as billed. Then, when I process your order, I will calculate the difference between shipping paid versus actual cost, and refund you any difference. Thanks for looking!

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Location: San Francisco, California

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