We bought a huge pile of vintage Ladybird books this week. They’re fabulous little books, designed to educate & entertain children of all ages.
We really enjoyed having a browse through them all. Having grown up with them it’s been a very nostalgic trip.
They cover an amazing variety of subjects…
…science & nature…
…careers & occupations…
…fairytales etc, etc, etc.
The wonderful illustrations have a distinctive “Ladybird” look despite being produced by a variety of artists.
Names such as John Berry, Roland Green and C F Tunnicliffe to name but three.
It’s not surprising that there’s a keen collectors’ market amongst adults too.
For more things Ladybird check out these websites:
The Wee Web
Vintage Ladybird
Official Ladybird website
Easy on the Eye
Fly Away Home
We’ve added the books to other items of stock that we’re accumulating for a new section on our website.
It’s going to be called Child’s Play, and as the name suggests, it will consist of lots of kids-related items.
In addition to books, there’ll be vintage toys & games…
…money boxes & tins…
…and bits & pieces to decorate nurseries, play rooms & bedrooms.
We should have gathered enough stuff to add the new section in the autumn – so watch this space!
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July 19, 2009 at 3:57 pm
thats a blast from my past!!! I had every single Mr Man book and loads of those ladybird ones! Nice to see them.x
July 20, 2009 at 9:37 am
Wow… I had so many of these books and items as a child. A real trip down memory lane. And damn, I wish I’d kept them too
July 21, 2009 at 11:39 am
Wow1great collection.
July 21, 2009 at 4:10 pm
The books look great. I once got a box of old children books from a distant relative, because they knew I love to read. There were a few treasures in the box, who still have a special place in my shelf. You can’t get those books anymore, which is sad, they were really good, but I understand. The picture they drew of women doesn’t fit to modern times anymore.
August 2, 2009 at 9:20 am
Wow what an amazing collection – I love those ladybird books – Im constantly trawling the charity hops for them but only find a couple at a time – this is fantastic:)