Description: This auction is for the complete set of My Book House Rainbow Volumes 1-12 by Beaupre Miller as pictured. It is a vintage copyright 1921 1932 1936 1937 collector's edition that is sure to delight any book collector or lover of children's literature. The hardcover books are bound in a colorful rainbow design in DuPont Fabrikoid and feature original illustrations and text.The set includes books published by The Book House for Children, located in Lake Bluff, IL, and printed in English in 1963. The topics covered in the books are perfect for children's education and entertainment. This item is a must-have for anyone interested in collecting rare and unique books. The series features 760 selections from 52 different countries, 2,752 pages and 2,075 illustrations, with 1,234 in color. The illustrations were done by artists whose work has a special appeal to children. Among them are N. C. Wyeth, Maude and Miska Petersham, Donn Crane, Tong Sarg, and many others.The set is comprised of Volume 1: In the Nursery; Volume 2: Story Time; Volume 3: Up One Pair of Stairs; Volume 4: Through the Gate; Volume 5: Over the Hills; Volume 6: Through Fairy Halls; Volume 7: The Magic Garden; Volume 8: Flying Sails; Volume 9: The Treasure Chest; Volume 10: From The Tower Window; Volume 11: In Shining Armor; and Volume 12: Halls of Fame. Halls of Fame also contains an index to all twelve volumes. All of the material is indexed according to author, title and leading characters; also geographical, historical, musical and ethical content. The index is valuable not only to find what you want but particularly because of the ethical theme feature. When you want a selection that will develop a certain trait, habit or quality in your child-or correct one simply turn to the bold-faced listing of the quality you seek-adaptability, alertness, etc.Please review the photos as they are part of the description of the items being sold. The first two books - In The Nursery and Story Time show more use than the other ten. I included some photos of the spine when the pages were opened. Shipping is FREE to the continental USA from our smoke free home. This vintage book set is being sold as is with no returns.
Price: 90 USD
Location: Royersford, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-23T17:38:42.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: LAKE BLUFF, IL
Language: English
Special Attributes: Collector's Edition
Publisher: Book House
Topic: Sets
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Subject: Children's
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1963
