Original 1948 edition.
The Little Golden Book of Words is a charming vintage primer designed to build vocabulary through familiar objects, actions, and scenes. Each page pairs clear, colorful illustrations with simple words, making it an engaging and educational introduction to early reading and language skills.
Featuring colorful full-page illustrations throughout, this book captures the essence of vintage classroom style and postwar graphic design. The straightforward word pairings are ideal for young readers and collectors alike.
The book is in good vintage condition. The pages are clean and fully intact, with no writing or torn pages. The cover shows typical surface wear due to age, but colors remain vibrant. The foil spine is partially worn but remains intact, and the binding is secure.
A classic early example from the Golden Book series, perfect for collectors of vintage children's books or fans of mid-century educational art.
Story by Selma Lola Chambers of Horace Mann School, St. Louis, Missouri
Illustrated by Gertrude Elliott
Original 1948 edition.
The Little Golden Book of Words is a charming vintage primer designed to build vocabulary through familiar objects, actions, and scenes. Each page pairs clear, colorful illustrations with simple words, making it an engaging and educational introduction to early reading and language skills.
Featuring colorful full-page illustrations throughout, this book captures the essence of vintage classroom style and postwar graphic design. The straightforward word pairings are ideal for young readers and collectors alike.
The book is in good vintage condition. The pages are clean and fully intact, with no writing or torn pages. The cover shows typical surface wear due to age, but colors remain vibrant. The foil spine is partially worn but remains intact, and the binding is secure.
A classic early example from the Golden Book series, perfect for collectors of vintage children's books or fans of mid-century educational art.
Story by Selma Lola Chambers of Horace Mann School, St. Louis, Missouri
Illustrated by Gertrude Elliott
