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Here are four "older" picture books I found going through a school library. I snagged a few (with permission) to post here. Does anyone know about children's books? They are, of course, stamped on the inside and not in great shape but still intact.
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thanks manikin and mustangtony
Especially love the illustrations on books one and three!!
oh gosh, The Mitten! I used to love that book :)
You should check at Abes Books. The three little pigs especially....tends to be loved by collectors.
hey carmenisacat, thanks for the suggestion!! I will check this out asap. Hunter thanks for the comment, and thanks everyone for the loves!!!
You are most welcome. When I started "collecting" a couple of years ago, I started rummaging through EVERYTHING I owned. I had discovered a Kitchen Kraft jug that I left haphazardly on my front porch...so. I went through my pile of kids books I pick up at the thrift for my grandson to use when he comes over and found a 1942 edition of the Three Little Pigs and discovered it was not only a beautiful cover (illustrated by Mary Cameron) but worth over a 100 bucks! I framed it and now it hangs in my grandson's bedroom. One of my favorite all time 'finds'.