Are old Ladybird Books worth anything?
Rachel Hunter Many Ladybird editions were so popular, they were later printed in their millions so most surviving books are now worth no more than a fiver. But find a rare copy or first edition and it can be worth hundreds of pounds.
Do Ladybird books still exist?
Ladybird Books is a London-based publishing company, trading as a stand-alone imprint within the Penguin Group of companies. The Ladybird imprint publishes mass-market children’s books….Ladybird Books.
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What is the rarest Ladybird?
Officially, the rarest Ladybird book – so rare, it seems, that not one collector has even seen one – is a special printing of ‘The Computer’ from the ‘How it Works’ series (series 654) which was produced privately for the Ministry of Defence in 1972.
How many Ladybird titles are there?
Between 1940 and 1980, it published 646 titles, in 63 series, on topics that ranged from British history to fairytales and how to make a transistor radio.
How do you date Ladybird Books?
As all collectors know, Ladybird Books can be harder than most to accurately date. For the most part, the only date in a vintage Ladybird Book is on the title page – and that date is the date of the publication of the first edition, not the actual edition you have in your hand.
What is the rarest ladybird UK?
A rare species of ladybird has been rediscovered breeding in the UK for the first time in nearly 60 years. The breeding population of 13-spot ladybirds were found in the Axe Estuary Wetlands in Devon by a student. Sporadic sightings have been recorded since 1952, but not of the species breeding.
How much is my original Ladybird Book worth?
Original price is 24p, last title listed on rear cover is The Musicians of Bremen and tally is 370. Written by Vera Southgate . Illustrated by Robert Lumley . Published by Wills & Hepworth Ltd. . Circa 1975. Very good condition. Ladybird series 606D. The original ‘well-loved tales’ classic! Blue pictorial paper boards. Colour illustrations.
What kind of book is ladybird 606?
Ladybird Series 606D. The original ‘well-loved tales’ classic! Pink pictorial paper boards. Colour illustrations throughout. ISBN: 0721400795. Spine and corners bumped and worn. Rear cover is grubby. Slight foxing and fingering. Written by Vera Southgate .
What colour is Cinderella’s dress in Ladybird?
Ladybird Series 606D. The original ‘Well-loved Tales’ classic! Blue pictorial paper boards. This is the version that shows Cinderella in a pink dress on the front cover, but inside she wears 3 different colour ballgowns – Pink, Blue and Silver. ISBN: 0721400779. Spine and corners bumped and worn, cover edges lightly rubbed.
