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Between 1957 and 1961, Nelson Doubleday publishers produced a 42 book series of children's books that encapsulated all the classical stories of the time, with contributions by some of their 'pool of freelancers including Andy Warhol, Richard Scarry, Ezra Jack Keats, and Maurice Sendak, among others. The series included original material from 7 Newberry Winners and Illustrations form 8 Caldecott Winners. This is considered a series of RARE BOOKS and many are considered collectors items. 

 

Books in this collection include all first prints:

 

#1, #2, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #19, #20, #21, and #22.

 

Books featuring Andy Warhol illustrations include #1, #5, #7, #15 and #21.

 

Dust jackets have been loved on a lot! However, they've kept the books in good condition :-). 

Set of 19 RARE Best in Children's Books w/dust jackets

SKU: 1004566
$100.00Price
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