Unlike other book sellers, i try to take at least 3 good photos to help you make an. Ladybird readers is a graded reading series of traditional tales, popular characters, modern stories, and nonfiction, written for young learners of english as a foreign or second language. Before 1965 all ladybird books were published with a dust cover. Cinderella by ladybird books published on 20140729t10. Oct 24, 2015 collector helen day, 51, from harpenden, hertfordshire, owns more than 1,500 ladybird books.
Vintage ladybird book, well loved tales cinderella 26 1964 series 606d. Nov 10, 2016 cinderella vintage ladybird book tales and rhymes series 4 dust cover 1960. Feb 23, 2017 entire art gallery of ladybird book covers is world first archive of artworks from a century of the imprints simple, wholesome worldview go on display at museum of english rural life. Cinderella 1964 ladybird book cinderella 1964 front cover ladybird books remind me of some of the happiest times of my childhood. Vintage ladybird 10 books nursery rhymes bedtime stories picture books. The 1964 cinderella the ladybird book that shaped a generations idea of beauty the dabbler in the ladybird version of cinderella there were three balls so three dresses the one above is the first vintage ladybird book. Ladybird cinderella vintage book 606d series well loved tales, 15p revised price. Ladybird cinderella in antiquarian and collectable books for sale. The cover which is matt is also in a good condition with some wear to the corners and edges and there are a.
The official website of the vintage ladybird collection. But this one is the definitive oeuvre this is the book that shaped. A lovely vintage ladybird cinderella book this is the revised edition of the original 1964 vera southgate book in the well loved tales series, 606d, published in 1981, with this copy with its original cover price of 60p dating from 1982 83. Vintage childrens ladybird book cinderella well loved tales 606d 24p. Apr 20, 2012 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. Each of the twentyfour images has been faithfully reproduced from the original book from the ugly sisters and the fairy godmother to the golden coach created from a pumpkin, the dashing. Make offer ladybird cinderella vintage book 606d series well loved tales, 15p revised price. Ladybird series 618 capital cities of the world the ladybird book of london jen londono london ladybird series 621 junior science magnets, bulbs and batteries light mirrors and lenses air, wind and flight levers, pulleys and engines ladybird series 622 early learning books for toddlers the ladybird abc g w robinson 1962. The most common ladybird fairytales material is glass. The book was illustrated by eric winter and is sometimes referred to as the three dresses book because cinderella visits the ball three times. Here is a childrens book in overall good to very good condition considering its age.
Ladybird book from the well loved tales series 606d, this being an edition from the revised series. Ladybird books series 606d well loved tales 22 books inc cinderella b1. The evocative illustrations of cinderella in her beautiful ball gowns, the fairy godmother, the stepsisters and the handsome prince are fondly remembered by many and. Apr 07, 20 cinderella a vintage ladybird book well loved tales series 606d 310146, a photo by my vintage ladybird books on flickr. Cinderella vintage childrens lady bird series favorite. For many people now in their 40s, 50s and 60s, bedtime as a. Flight four india flight five africa flight six the. Vintage ladybird collection 100 years of words and pictures. The official uk home of ladybird books, publishers of the best books for young children from first books to learning to read. And there were 4 different ladybird book versions of the story issued between the 1950s and the 1980s. Vintage ladybird book, cinderella, i can remember this picture because i loved her dress so much from inside when i was little, this was one of the 3 most beautiful dresses id ever seen. Ladybird no longer sell old editions but do provide some useful links to specialist collectors sites. Jan 14, 2012 ladybird book cinderella 1964 front cover ladybird books remind me of some of the happiest times of my childhood.
Cinderella 1964 how i wished i could be as beautiful and glamorous as her, when i was a child. See more ideas about ladybird books, vintage humor and retro humor. Ladybird cinderella in antiquarian and collectable books. See more ideas about ladybird books, eric winter and fairy tales. Vintage ladybird which can be accessed from the main ladybird books site contains some fun activities related to these lovely little books that many people of my age will count amongst their most vivid childhood memories. A ladybird vintage colouring book ladybird colouring book uk ed. Ladybird book cinderella 1964 front cover ladybird books remind me of some of the happiest times of my childhood. Cinderella is surely one of the most beloved of all ladybird books. Ladybird brings together characters from wellloved childrens tv shows such as peppa pig, in the night garden, ben and holly and the lively twosome topsy and tim. Popular plague of corruption by kent heckenlively, judy mikovits 2020 p. Perhaps the most wellloved but i prefer the princess and the pea. Early books used a standard 56page format, chosen because a complete book could be printed on one large standard sheet of paper, a quad crown, 40 inches by 30 inches, which was then folded and cut to size without waste paper. They also provide a link to the ladybird prints site, a wonderful.
Ladybird cinderella in antiquarian and collectable books for. Make offer ladybird cinderella vintage book 606d series well loved tales, 15p revised price ladybird books series 606d well loved tales 22 books inc cinderella b1. Retold by vera southgate and read by wayne forester. Cinderella a vintage ladybird book well loved tales series 606d 310146, a photo by my vintage ladybird books on flickr. Cinderella wellloved tales vintage ladybird book collection 1964. Brings back memories x 1964 cinderella illustrated by eric winter ladybird book cinderella 1964 front cover ladybird books remind me of some of the happiest times of my childhood.
Vintage ladybird book, cinderella, i had this book, though sadly no longer. Didnt someone once say, there are only 7 stories in the world and 6 of them are cinderella. Their history and information on how to care for them. Vintage ladybird book cinderella wellloved the cover is rather tatty, no spine, and a couple of the pages are loose and well read but unmarked and the illustrations are all in good condition. Find information regarding vintage ladybird books, events and products here. Sharing a ladybird story with your child is a great way to start exploring the big, wide world. Keep an eye out too for the six adventures of wonk from the 1940s. Enjoy your favourite ladybird tales in these magical digital audio collections. The llustrations which are by brian price thomas are bright and unfaded. Though there is some wear particularly to the cover edges and corners. Each of the twentyfour images has been faithfully reproduced from the original vintage ladybird book from the ugly sisters and the fairy. Ladybird tales by ladybird and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cinderella cinderella, a story from the ladybird tales princess stories digital audio collection.
How to collect vintage ladybird books homes and antiques. Ladybird books soar in value as it publisher celebrates. The pocketsized hardback ladybird measured roughly fourandahalf by seven inches 11. The books were labelled as easy reading and were graded depending on such aspects as their length, complexity and vocabulary. These vintage books are from series which began in the 1960s. Ladybird books book series list publishing history. I just loved the three different dresses cinderella had especially this one. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. For millions of people, they bring back the golden days of childhood learning to read, discovering the magic of books, and growing up. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. First in a pink ballgown, then in a blue ballgown, and lastly in a white with gold lace ballgown. An iconic british classic, with an incredible treasure trove of over 7,000 illustrations, ladybird books were the fabric of many childhoods.
This was eric winters illustration for the night of the third ball, courtesy of ladybird books. Cinderella ladybird book s the vintage collection the perfect gift for anyone with an eye for iconic british design. The most popular vintage ladybirds are the fairy tales such as sleeping beauty. Cinderella vintage childrens lady bird series favorite fairy tale book. Equally soughtafter is the 1964 cinderella from the 606d series, which costs around. The ladybird book is celebrating its centenary this year with a wave of nostalgia pushing up values of these childhood favourites. I can remember this picture because i loved her dress so much. Ladybird cinderella book well loved tales series 606d etsy. The evocative illustrations of cinderella in her beautiful ball gowns, the fairy godmother, the stepsisters and the handsome prince are fondly remembered by many and it remains a childhood favourite. See more ideas about cinderella, ladybird books and fairy tales.
Vintage ladybird series 606d well loved tales 6 matt books cinderella etc b1. Cinderella rides again facsimile editions a blog from the arran alexander collection about collecting vintage ladybird books. I was brought up reading these books and their idyllic and optimistic view of the world. Ladybird books series 606d well loved tales 22 books inc cinderella. Well loved tales was a series of illustrated retellings of fairy tales and other traditional stories published by ladybird between 1964 and the early 1990s. Jul 09, 2011 please note that these images are all subject to by ladybird books ltd.
The story of cinderella vintage ladybird collection. Vintage ladybird book cinderella wellloved tales 606d 26 very goodfine. Cinderella wooden postcard ladybird books the vintage. Illustration by eric winter of the garden in rapunzel. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. A wonderful adult colouring book for ladybird fans of all ages, this is the full classic cinderella wellloved fairy tale in the original mini hardback format, for you to colour, reimagine and make your own. Eric winter lisbeth zwerger grimm z book cinderella theme ladybird books princess and the pea conte vintage books the prince and his footman cinderella eric winter fairy tale story book fairy tales eric winter the secret world ladybird books princess and the pea vintage fairies classic paintings fairytale art. The ladybird book of british railway locomotives the ladybird book of motor cars the ladybird book of aircraft the ladybird book of commercial vehicles a ladybird book of flags merchant ships ladybird series 587 travel flight one australia flight two canada flight three u. For all lovers and collectors of vintage ladybird books whats your favourite. Customs services and international tracking provided. Cinderella 1964 my favourite book when i was a girl. Ladybird books cinderella in antiquarian and collectable books for.
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. This is the most popular ladybird book of all time, by miles, according to the longstanding poll on my website. From that date up until the early 1980s the books were published with full colour matte finished boards. An iconic british classic, with an incredible treasure trove of over 7000 illustrations, ladybird books were. Find great deals on ebay for ladybird books and ladybird books lot.
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