1950 childcraft book set

Book 1 has the previous owners bookplate on the inside of the front cover. Some of the other volumes of childcraft include stories and fables, children everywhere, world and space, about animals, how things work, what people do, holidays and customs, make and do, etc. Childcraft is a multivolume illustrated anthology for children, which originated in the late 1930s. See librarythings wikipage childcraft for a list of various editions. My family had the whole set and im pretty sure ive read all those books word per word, but i will write this here as this compilation of stories volume 1 in my edition, no longer sure what. Single volumes the d from a set of britannicas, for example sell for. Ask a question here are the questions asked by community members. Anyways, recently i found myself remembering stories and nursery rhymes that i use to love as a kid and i remembered that they were from this collection of encyclopaediatype books and i remembered that these encyclopaedias were called the world book so after some. Kids grow with themworld book childcraft books set they contains all my childhood, the base of my culture, the colors of my fantasy, most of the answers to the mysteries of the universe. Billed as a 1954 edition, this set was published in the 70s. Childcraft the how and why library, the best childcraft encyclopedia books for curious kids. Our familys edition were either the 1949 or 1954 books, which look much like the earlier 1940s editions, but inside are much different. Set of 21 childcraft books, complete 1 thru 15, plus 6. With simple texts and illustrations, the volumes were designed to make learning fun.

Lot of 5 childcraft 1949 books v hb vintage childrens. With a full selection of early childhood educational products, including furniture, manipulatives, outdoor learning and family engagement solutions, childcraft and school specialty help you create an effective learning environment. A some flaws here and there but no writing or tore pages that i can find. Please note, this is an item that may be especially difficult to move andor transport. The exact books, titles, and sequence has varied over the years. Much like a set of adult encyclopedias, it was a set for children. My 1949 set of childcraft books are one of my most treasured possessions. Vintage childrens books the real books book set 1950s books for. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. After the supreme court rulings of the 1950s to 1970s, the official ability of the us. Lot vintage childcraft encyclopedia annual year 1977 1991 annuals hc book. Oh my god the childcraft books were my childhood right now theyre buried in my garage somewhere but i cant seem to find them.

Childcraft is an anthology that was originally created in the 1930s by the publishers of the world book encyclopedia. Overall this set is in very good condition and all bindings still are very attractive. Gave them to the custodian with instructions they were to immediately go into the dumpster. Jun 05, 2012 when i was a child, we had a set of childcraft books which were published in 1949, like the ones above. Yes, these books were published 71 years ago, but there is still wonderful stories, poems, and valuable information within these covers. Finding the value of world book encyclopedias thriftyfun.

Substitute tater tot hotdish if you live in minnesota. Here is the link to the sets that sold so you can see if one is similar to your set. In the late 1930s there were just 7 volumes and it grew to 15 in the 1950s. They are all in beautiful condition inside and out. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.

My set of childcraft, the how and why library, is a 1972 edition. Unfollow childcraft books set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. I dont know what happened to them, but i do know that by the time we kids had passed from childhood, they were well worn and most likely falling apart, especially volumes. Little did i realize that they would only send one book. Since i dont hold onto, well, anything, i am slowly listing these in my shop. We had these wonderful childcraft books in our home when i was a child. The childcraft set also added a separate, optional, special annual volume each year, starting in 1965.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. My family had a complete set of childcraft books, circa and i spent countless hours re. And the childcraft books communicated to me, as mother dearest and her two spawn could not. Collectors always look for books that are over 100 years old. Childcraft series overview in my childhood home, we had a room called the library. Aug 8, 20 1950 s child craft books images the old childcraft books from the 1940 s and 1950 s are not easy to. It included nursery rhymes, fairy tales, stories, art projects, educational topics, music, insight for parents, and so much more all in 15 volumes with an additional supplement book. This is a wonderful set, need just a bit of cleaning but in excellent condition inside the covers.

Seemed mystified about why i thought this was a 1954 set. Childcraft book set the how and why library 12 book lot 1990s. Childcraft was created as a sort of encyclopedia for young children. We offer a complete assortment of highquality, safe, and developmentally appropriate products that support. Childcraft is a childrens encyclopedia, published by world book.

Two have some sun light fading very minor and some storage spots but, they are all tight with no writing in them and very clean set. Would be an amazing gift for any grandparent, parent, or child. The price was low, but i assumed the books were quite used, or something else to justify the low price. Vintage childcraft book set, 1976 complete set childcraft the how and why. Early childhood supplies, early childhood education, early. Book lists feature 10 books from every decade of the last century. Unless the shipping option is selected, the winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. Complete 1954 childcraft book set volumes 115 lot nice description. The series title was childcraft the how and why library.

Childcraft, poems of early childhood by childcraft. Neat books to help you find those toys you grew up with. I will also be checking messages and offers less frequently. Buy brand new childcraft set now to get free shipping. By zellaby on flickr i will buy these for my kids someday. Outofdate encyclopedia sets disappearing from shelves. Childcraft encyclopedia set free shipping world book. The childcraft set also added a separate, optional, special annual volume each. Old reference books such as encyclopedias may have some resale or collectors value. Read on to see the answers provided by the thriftyfun community or ask a new question.

The sets did not sell for a lot of money but still money is money. This is a page about finding the value of world book encyclopedias. It grew to 15 volumes in the 1950s, and remained there, though further. Exploring the world around us by childcraft and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The childcraft series was originally created in the 1930s by w. I have a bunch of great vintage childrens book pages that i cut out of pretty beat up 1960s childcraft books. Hello, up for bid is a very scarce set of the childs world education books. Time out by sally edelstein 20 1 1950 ad for childcraft encyclopedias child. This set of six books was published, by the childs world, inc. I have a set of 1961 childcraft and world book with. More information 1950s child craft books images the old childcraft books from the 1940 s and 1950 s are not easy to. Quarrie and company and later on by the same company that published world book encyclopedia. My family owned a set of childcraft books when i was growing up, and i read most of them from cover to cover except, i admit, the people and places volume, and through high school social. It was a beautiful room with dark wood builtin book cases and glass doors.

Colorful set of vintage childcraft books, filled with colorful and black and white illustrations. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. I learned to read in the first grade when i was 6 no one had bothered to give me any. Everything i need to know i learned from childcraft wired. Aug 8, 20 1950s child craft books images the old childcraft books from the 1940 s and 1950 s are not easy to. Vintage childcraft 1961 book set lot childrens encyclopedia 15 volume complete. Granted this one is not in excellent conditon but the asking price is a good indication of the worth of these books. We have a proud heritage of creating nursery furnishings that have been designed to meet your every need and grow with your child. Todays vintage childrens book is volume 12 of the childcraft library. Childcraft book volume 12 you and your family 1954 vintage. Books like these can have a wealth of illustrations and i love looking at them. From harold and the purple crayon to horton hears a who, youll remember these classic childrens books if you grew up in the 1950s. This volume was the reason i bought an old set of the encyclopedias. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun.

I grew up with this these books, my parents bought the set in 1956. Ursula weise the supplement book is a chapter for each person that has contributed to art, science, and so on, this book by itself is a great find. The original childcraft series was created in the 1930s by w. This set includes all six books and was printed in 1950. Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the childcraft flickr tag. Spines are all intact and tight, as well as the orange outer color is still bright. Product title childcraft mathstart set level 1 book.

Childcraft hardcover book set of 14 books volumes 115 missing book 5. Childcraft the how and why library complete 15 book set. Bjoland editor complete set 16 up for auction is the entire set of six the childs world stories of childhood books. No torn or folded down pages, no writing in any, no smells, mold or soiled page. I havent been on vacation again, but rather laboring under the ill effects of one of these nogood, very bad, advil cold and sinus worthy head colds, which makes the very effort of watching the blinking cursor play across the screen itself kind of a burden. Rare book set the childs world 1950 education all 6. To me these first two volumes were nourishing and homey, like a good spaghetti casserole. The best classic childrens books from the 1950s, part of a series of the best childrens books from the 20th century. My grandmother read me poems and stories from them, three of my cousins borrowed them and enjoyed them, i read from these wonderful books to my children, and i have also read from them to my grandchildren three generations and i hope someday we can make it 4 generations.

Best modern baby cribs and nursery furniture child craft. I thought was getting a complete set of childcraft because that is what the listing said. Our marketplace offers millions of titles from sellers worldwide. I am going to be out of state from june 11th through july 7th, so i will not be able to ship any items during this time. I am absolutely sure that the book salesman was a send in lol that was my jesus who sold mother the books. Childcraft poems and rhymes vintage books for the very. It was published by the field enterprises educational corporation. It grew to 15 volumes in the 1950s, and remained there, though further changes were made in later editions. I have the 15 book set of child craft books copyright 1954. Order directly from click on any book below for more info or to order.

I dont know what happened to them, but i do know that by the time we kids had passed from childhood, they were well worn and most likely falling apart, especially volumes one and two. Childcraft, poems of early childhood by childcraft international. My 1949 set of childcraft books are one of my most. I have other great books listed on my other inventory pages. When i was a child, we had a set of childcraft books which were published in 1949, like the ones above. Find great deals on ebay for childcraft books and childcraft books 1970. Since 1954, child craft has provided families with style, safety, value and quality they can trust.