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Pillsbury's Best Butter Cookie Cookbook by Ann Pillsbury

$14 USDPillsbury's Best Butter Cookie Cookbook by Ann Pillsbury

Books:Cookbooks:Pillsbury:Cookies:Cookbook:Butter:Cookies:Baking:Ann Pillsbury
This 50 page booklet is full of wonderful and unique recipes for every kind of butter cookie imaginable. Some of the recipes are for: Almond Crunch Cookies; Butter Pecan Crunchies; Chocolate Almond Butterballs; Crisp Lemon Thins; Date Jewel Drops, Blond Brownies; Chocolate Almond Cups and Apple Strips. This is just a "taste" of what this booklet contains. This booklet will give you so many ideas for extra special cookies. The booklet is in good condition with water staining across the bottom. ...
Favorite Nursery Rhymes Book by Merrill Publishers Children's Book

$28 USDFavorite Nursery Rhymes Book by Merrill Publishers Children's Book

Books:Children's:Nursery Rhymes:Merrill:Cat:Dog:Curly Locks:Mistress Mary:Lucy Locket:Boys:Girls:Jack Sprat
This absolutely delightful book was published for children by Merrill Publishers. It has copyright dates of 1953 and 1958. It has 10 pages of wonderful illustrations of children with wonderful nursery rhymes to go with each picture. This 9-1/2" x 12-3/4" book is in wonderful vintage condition. The only flaws are a small tear near the binding on the bottom of the front cover and some very slight bumping of corners. Other than that, this book is in absolutely outstanding condition. All pages are ...
Ideas for Gifts Crochet Booklet by Clark's O.N.T.

$12 USDIdeas for Gifts Crochet Booklet by Clark's O.N.T.

Books:Crafts:Crochet:Booklet:Gifts:Hangers:Pot Holders:Place Mats:Glass:Jackets:Beach:Bag:Pin Cushion:Bed Jacket:Lamb:Curtain Pull
This 15 page booklet is just full of wonderful crochet patterns. There are glass jackets; a beach bag; curtain pulls; hanger covers; hot plate mats; egg warmers; and pot holders, to name a few. There is one that I have never seen before--a crochet compact cover. What fun! This booklet is in very good condition with a little splitting at the bottom of the cover at the fold and the original owner's name written neatly on the cover.
ABC Picture Book by Merrill Publishers with Illustrations by Vivian Robbins

$28 USDABC Picture Book by Merrill Publishers with Illustrations by Vivian Robbins

Books:Children's:Alphabet:A B C:Auto:Bunny:Doll:Elephant:Horse:Kitten:Owl:Mouse:Turkey:Duck:Xylophone:Zebra
What a delightful book! This ABC book was published for children by Merrill Publishers. It has copyright dates of 1948 and 1959. The book measures 9-1/2" x 12-34/". This linen like book has 10 pages filled with wonderful illustrations to help children learn the alphabet. This book is in very good condition with only a little stain on the front cover, a few tiny white spots, a small wrinkle and the previous owner's name written at the top of the front cover. These are all minor, but I mention for ...
Crochet Booklet of Ruffled Doilies by Clark's O.N.T.

$12 USDCrochet Booklet of Ruffled Doilies by Clark's O.N.T.

Books:Crafts:Booklet:Crochet:Ruffled:Doily:Doilies:Easter Lily:Flying Comet:Waterfall:Whirlpool
This 15 page booklet is just full of beautiful ruffled doilies--one more outstanding than the next. The booklet was published by J. & P. Coats and has a copyright date of 1949. The doilies vary in size and some have double ruffles. This booklet is in great condition with no marks, tears, or writing on the pages. The former owners name is written neatly at the top of the front cover. What a delightful crochet booklet. I will be happy to combine purchases to save on shipping costs. International ...
Crochet House Booklet by Lily Crochet Cotton and Yarn Copyright 1942

$18 USDCrochet House Booklet by Lily Crochet Cotton and Yarn Copyright 1942

Books:Crafts:Crochet:Booklet:Lily:Potholders:Place Mats:Tablecloth:Bedspread:Bib:Rug
This unique 50 page crochet instruction booklet is full of ideas to crochet for every room of the home. There are runners and chair sets for the living room; a bedspread; slippers; dressing table set; a tablecloth for the dining room; place mats for the breakfast room ; pot holders and tie backs for the kitchen, and so many more ideas. This is really a potpourri of crochet patterns. This booklet is in very good condition. There is some soiling on the inside and outside of the back cover from ...
New Look in Crochet Booklet - Fair and Bazaar Winners by Lily

$12 USDNew Look in Crochet Booklet - Fair and Bazaar Winners by Lily

Books:Crafts:Booklet:Place Mat:Potholder:Pillow:Cover:Oak Leaves:Centerpiece
This 15 page crochet booklet contains some very unique patterns and ideas. The booklet was published by Lily Mills Company with a copyright date of 1943. There are patterns for place mats and doilies. Some of these use Swedish Weaving. There are also patterns for pot holders, hot pads, pillow covers and more. This booklet is in very good condition. All pages are clean, without soiling or tearing. What a nice and useful booklet! I will be happy to combine purchases to save on shipping costs. ...
ABC is for Christmas Holiday Little Golden Book with Santa

$12 USDABC is for Christmas Holiday Little Golden Book with Santa

Books:Little Golden:Holiday:Christmas:Santa:Disney:Alphabet:Elf:Sleigh
This is a delightful holiday ABC book. It is Little Golden Book #108 and has a cover price of 49 cents. This is the third printing and dated 1977. The book is in very good condition with only minimal scuffing to the cover and a small spot at the upper right hand corner where someone has removed a tag and a little of the cover paper with it. The pages are bright, clean, with no tears, writing or other damage. There is an inscription on the inside front cover that says: Christmas 1977, Ryan, from ...
Walt Disney's Santa's Toy Shop - Christmas Holiday Little Golden Book LGB

$10 USDWalt Disney's Santa's Toy Shop - Christmas Holiday Little Golden Book LGB

Books:Little Golden:Holiday:Christmas:Santa:Disney:Train:Puppet:Elf:Elves:Toys
This delightful holiday book is the story of Santa and his elves getting all the toys ready for Christmas. It is Little Golden Book #453-1 and has a cover price of 69 cents. This is the twenty-first printing and dated 1979. The book is in very good condition with only minimal scuffing to the cover and light bumping to the lower right corner of the cover. There is an inscription on the inside of the front cover saying "Ryan Winter Dec. 1980. The pages are bright, clean, with no tears, writing or ...
Easy Ways to Good Meals with Campbell's Soups Cookbook

$23 USDEasy Ways to Good Meals with Campbell's Soups Cookbook

Books:Cookbooks:Campbell Soup
This vintage booklet contains 99 delicious dishes made with Campbell's Soups. It has a copyright date of 1951 and an introduction by Ann Marshall of Campbell Soup Co. Recipes included in this 48 page booklet are in these categories: main course dishes; leftovers; casserole dishes; fish dishes; cheese and egg dishes; vegetable dishes; sauces and gravies; salads--salad dressings--jellied dishes; desserts; soup combinations; and new soups to try. Some of the very tempting looking recipes are: Pork ...
The Clue in the Cobweb - Dana Girls Mystery Book

$24 USDThe Clue in the Cobweb - Dana Girls Mystery Book

Books:Mysteries:Teen Book:Young Adult Book:Mystery Stories
This is a delightful Carolyn Keene mystery story book. It is book number 8 in the Dana Girls Mystery Stories series of 30. It has the pale pink or lavender cover and the dark green and white endpapers. This 213 page book was copyrighted in 1939. Carolyn Keene was a a pseudonym used by the authors of both the Dana Girls books and the Nancy Drew books. The book is in outstanding condition with a few very light spots along the side edge of the pages. All pages are clean, unmarked and undamaged. ...
The Secret at the Gatehouse - Dana Girls Mystery Story

$24 USDThe Secret at the Gatehouse - Dana Girls Mystery Story

Books:Mysteries:Teen Book:Young Adult Book:Mystery Stories
This is a delightful Carolyn Keene mystery story book. This is book number 9 in the Dana Girls Mystery Stories series of 30. It has the pale pink or lavender cover and the dark green and white endpapers. This 216 page book was copyrighted in 1940. Carolyn Keene was a a pseudonym used by the authors of both the Dana Girls books and the Nancy Drew books. The book is in outstanding condition with a few spots along the side edge of the pages. All pages are clean, unmarked and undamaged. What a ...
Betty Crocker's Dinner in a Dish - First Edition - First Printing

$36 USDBetty Crocker's Dinner in a Dish - First Edition - First Printing

Books:Cookbooks:Betty Crocker's Dinner In A Dish:First Edition Betty Crocker
This is a real find! It is a First Edition, First Printing from 1965. It is full of wonderful recipes, pictures and illustrations. At the back of the book there is a Good Cooks' Guide which is full of helpful information such as: cooking rice; casserole comments; perfect pasta; cooking and peeling shrimp; freezing "holdovers"; cutting cues and more. This book measures approximately 10.25" and 8.75" and is in good condition. This will be a wonderful addition to your cookbook collection--and a ...
Crochet Doilies Booklet by American Thread Company

$10 USDCrochet Doilies Booklet by American Thread Company

Books:Crafts:Crochet Booklet:Doily Booklet
This booklet contains a variety of patterns for colorful doilies. The insertion of color into these doilies makes them even more lovely. This 15 page booklet published by American Thread Co., is Star Doily Book No. 128, has a copyright date of 1956 and a cover price of 10 cents. The booklet is in good vintage condition with a split at the bottom of the binding side and someone has neatly taped the front and back pages to hold the booklet together. These unique and beautiful doilies will be a joy ...
Hardcourt Upset - A Chip Hilton Sports Story

$18 USDHardcourt Upset - A Chip Hilton Sports Story

Books:Series, Sets:Chip Hilton Series Book:Sports Series Book
This book for young boys is by Mary M. Bee and has a copyright date of 1957. It is part of the Chip Hilton sports series. The cover is a red tweed cloth with a cameo of a basketball hoop. The book is in very good condition with typical wear at the corners and spine. The pages are all clean, with no soiling, writing or tears. The former owner's name (Jeff Kennedy) is written on the front inside cover in ink. This is a such a delightful series of books for young boys. I will be happy to combine ...
Handkerchief Edgings - Crochet Booklet by Coats & Clark's

$16 USDHandkerchief Edgings - Crochet Booklet by Coats & Clark's

Books:Crafts:Handkerchief Edgings Booklet:Crochet Booklet
What beautiful hankie edgings. This booklet is Coats & Clark's No. 311 with a cover price of 10 cents. It is a stated First Edition with a copyright date of 1955. This 15 page booklet contains a wonderful variety of lovely crochet edgings. I will be happy to combine purchases to save on shipping costs. International orders are always welcome.
Mystery at the Crossroads - Dana Girls Mystery

$24 USDMystery at the Crossroads - Dana Girls Mystery

Books:Mysteries:Teen Book:Young Adult Book:Mystery Stories
This is a delightful Carolyn Keene mystery story book. This is book number 16 in the series of 30. It has the pale pink or lavender cover and the dark green and white endpapers. This 214 page book was copyrighted in 1954. Carolyn Keene was a a pseudonym used by the authors of both the Dana Girls books and the Nancy Drew books. The book is in outstanding condition with only a few very slight age marks on the ends of the pages. All pages are clean, unmarked and undamaged. What a wonderful find. ...
The Story Of Mrs. Tubbs -- Vintage Book

$125 USDThe Story Of Mrs. Tubbs -- Vintage Book

Books:Children's:Dr. Doolittle Author
"The Story Of Mrs. Tubbs" is written and illustrated by Hugh Lofting (Who also authored the Dr. Doolittle series). The book was published by Fred A. Stokes, Co. and copyrighted in 1923. The copyright page is curious in that it states "Published, Sept. 14, 1923, Second Printing, Sept. 7, 1923 (before publication). How a second edition could be published before the first is a bit of a mystery to me but that's what it reads. The book has a paste-down illustrated cover and full-color and black & ...
The Secret of the Jade Ring

$24 USDThe Secret of the Jade Ring

Books:Mysteries:Teen Book:Young Adult Book:Mystery Stories
This is a delightful Carolyn Keene mystery story book. This is book number 15 in the Dana Girls Mystery Stories series of 30. It has the pale pink or lavender cover and the dark green and white endpapers. This 213 page book was copyrighted in 1953. Carolyn Keene was a a pseudonym used by the authors of both the Dana Girls books and the Nancy Drew books. The book is in outstanding condition with a few very light spots along the side edge of the pages. All pages are clean, unmarked and undamaged. ...
The Rainbow Goblins by Ulde Rico - Children's Book

$45 USDThe Rainbow Goblins by Ulde Rico - Children's Book

Books:Children's:Rainbow Book, Goblin Book
What a beautiful book! This book was written and illustrated by artist Ul de Rico, otherwise known as Count Ulderico Gropplero di Troppenburg, who was born in 1944 in Udine, Italy. He has lived in Germany for many years ad received his artistic education at the Munich Academy. This book was first printed in 1979 and reissued November 1983. It is to story of seven goblins, who try to steal the rainbow. The rainbow is careful to never again touch the earth. Every page of this large (12" x 9-1/2") ...
Daniel the Cocker Spaniel - Elf Book

$18 USDDaniel the Cocker Spaniel - Elf Book

Books:Children's:Elf Book:Dog Book
This delightful book tells the tale of Daniel an award winning Cocker Spaniel. It chronicles how he became famous, but very lonely and missed his friends the "street dogs". What a sweet story. This Rand McNally Elf Book was written by Mabel Watts, Illustrated by Dorothy Grider and copyrighted in 1955. It is in outstanding condition with only very very slight wear to the corners. The pages are clean, bright and undamaged. The former owner's name "Larry" is written neatly at the top of the first ...
A Child's First Book About Birds Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin Little Golden Book

$10 USDA Child's First Book About Birds Illustrated by Eloise Wilkin Little Golden Book

Books:Little Golden:Eloise Wilkin:Illustrations:Illustrator:Birds:Child
What a delightful Little Golden Book. This book depicts all our most familiar birds and will be a wonderful learning tool for young children. The book was written by Jane Werner Watson and illustrated by famous artist Eloise Wilkin. The book is in good condition with some wear from gentle use. I will be happy to combine purchases to save on shipping cost. International orders are always welcome.
Kim by Rudyard Kipling - Junior Deluxe Editions

$22 USDKim by Rudyard Kipling - Junior Deluxe Editions

Books:Junior Deluxe Edition
This is a very nice copy of the wonderful classic, Kim, by Rudyard Kipling. This Junior Deluxe Edition was published in 1958. This 384 page book has illustrated board covers and brightly illustrated end papers. The book is in very good vintage condition wit some bumping to the corners and soiling or discoloration to the yellow spine. The owners name is written on the inside front cover. All pages are clean, without soiling, marks or tears. I will be happy to combine purchases to save on shipping ...
Hey there--it's Yogi Bear! Little Golden Book First Edition

$22 USDHey there--it's Yogi Bear! Little Golden Book First Edition

Books:Little Golden:Yogi Bear
This is such a wonderful Hana-Barbera Little Golden Book! It is the story of Yogi Bear having an exciting circus experience. This First Edition "A" has a copyright date of 1964 and a cover price of 29 cents. It is Golden Book #542. The book is in very good condition, with shelf wear to the covers and some soiling to the first page (see picture). Overall a nice clean edition. This delightful book would be a wonderful addition to your Little Golden Book collection. I will be happy to combine ...
Pot Holders Crochet Booklet

$14 USDPot Holders Crochet Booklet

Books:Crafts:Crochet Pot Holder Booklet
What a unique and colorful booklet. This J. & P. Coats & Clark's 15 page instruction booklet contains patterns for many unique and colorful pot holders. There are pot holders for every month of the year, including holiday pot holders, a bird, a penguin, a jack-o-lantern, an artist's pallet and a pig, to name a few. This is the most adorable and unique crocheted pot holder book I have ever seen. What fun it will be to make some. I will be happy to combine purchases to save on shipping costs. ...
Playtime Poodles - An Elf Book

$18 USDPlaytime Poodles - An Elf Book

Books:Children's:Elf Book:Real Live Animal Book:Dog Book
This book is a Real Live Animal Book by Helen Wing with Photographs by Albert G. Westelin and Jack Schmidling. It features Mama Poodle, Suzette and Bobo. This book chronicles their fun and adventures as the dress for many occasions. This is a Rand McNally Elf Book and was copyrighted in 1955. The book is in very good condition with only a few very minor flaws. There is slight scuffing to the cover and a little purple ink where a price stamp was used. There is a small chip along the top edge of ...
Tom Swift and His Jetmarine

$24 USDTom Swift and His Jetmarine

Books:Series, Sets:Tom Swift Book:Book For Boys
This is such a delightful book for young men written by Victor Appleton II. It is number 2 in the New Tom Swift Jr. Adventures. This book was copyrighted in 1954 by Grosset & Dunlap, Inc. It is, of course, a story of Tom's underwater adventures. This book is in very good condition with some bumping to the edges and corners of the cover. Something was splashed on the edges of the pages at the bottom of the book. It only shows on the exterior. The interior of the book is in absolutely wonderful ...
Tom Swift and His Outpost in Space

$24 USDTom Swift and His Outpost in Space

Books:Series, Sets:Tom Swift Book:Boy's Book
This is such a delightful book for young men. It is number 6 in the New Tom Swift Jr. Adventures. This book was copyrighted in 1955 by Grosset & Dunlap, Inc. It is, of course, a story of Tom's adventures in space. This book is in very good condition with some bumping to the edges and corners of the cover. The interior of the book is in absolutely wonderful condition. It looks unused. I will be happy to combine purchases to save on shipping costs. International orders are always welcome.
The Little Red Caboose - Little Golden Book

$12 USDThe Little Red Caboose - Little Golden Book

Books:Little Golden:Train Book:Train Story
This rendition of the all-time favorite about the little red caboose is truly delightful. This is Little Golden book #306-2 and has as cover price of 69 cents. It is the twenty-second printing with a publishing date of 1979. The book is in very good condition with only a very tiny bit of edge wear to the front cover. All of the pages are bright, clean, and with no tears or writing. This is one of those stories that children enjoy hearing over and over again. I will be happy to combine purchases ...
The Mystery of Cabin Island - The Hardy Boys Book

$12 USDThe Mystery of Cabin Island - The Hardy Boys Book

Books:Series, Sets:Hardy Boys Book:Book For Boys
This is number 8 in the Hardy Boys Book series written by Franklin W. Dixon. It was copyrighted by Grosset & Dunlap in 1969 and is part of the blue cover series. It chronicles one of the Hardy Boys wonderful mystery adventures. The book is in very good condition with some rubbing to the edge and corners of the covers. The interior of the book is in great condition. It looks unused. There is an inscription on the first blank page dated 1974. If you are looking for a particular Hardy Boys book ...
 
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