Lot of 17 Popular titles from Children’s Junior Deluxe Editions Collection – Circa 50s

Description

The Junior Deluxe Editions will likely evoke nostalgia for anyone who grew up in the 1950s or 1960s—or for those who enjoy the charm of mid-century children’s literature. Published by Garden City in New York from the early 1940s to the late 1960s, these books are renowned for their vibrant, decorative covers and folk-inspired spine designs, making them as visually delightful as the stories inside.

This collection includes 17 beloved titles from the series, offering a wonderful snapshot of classic children’s literature from that era. Whether you’re looking to relive childhood memories or add a visually striking vintage set to your bookshelf, this lot has something special to offer.

The 17 titles in this lot are:

• Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, illustrated by Walter Seaton

• Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift, illustrated by Leonard Weisgard

• Eight Cousins by Louisa May Alcott, illustrated by C.B. Falls

• Captains Courageous by Rudyard Kipling, illustrated by Lawrence Beall Smith

• Kim by Rudyard Kipling, illustrated by Richard M. Powers

• Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll, illustrated by John Tenniel

• Little Men by Louisa May Alcott, illustrated by Ruth Ives

• Davy Crockett by Constance Rourke, illustrated by Walter Seaton

• Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne, illustrated by Henry C. Pitz

• Andersen’s Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen, illustrated by Leonard Weisgard

• The Man in the Iron Mask by Alexandre Dumas

• Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson, illustrated by Tom O’Sullivan

• Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, illustrated by Reise Lionette

• Swiss Family Robinson by Johann David Wyss, illustrated by Fritz Kredel

• Under the Lilacs by Louisa May Alcott, illustrated by Ruth Ives

• National Velvet by Enid Bagnold, illustrated by Earle B. Winslow

• Jo’s Boys by Louisa May Alcott, illustrated by Ruth Ives

  

  

Condition:
The books are in generally good condition, with secure pages and intact bindings overall. However, Under the Lilacs has a partial seam split between the front pastedown and endpaper, and Gulliver’s Travels shows black marker on the title page and pre-title page. Please refer to the gallery for detailed images of these specific issues.

This collection of Junior Deluxe Editions is a delightful assembly of classic literature, offering both aesthetic appeal and literary richness. Ideal for collectors or those who appreciate vintage children’s books from the mid-20th century!

~See all of the pictures posted in the Gallery Area of this posting!~

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~ Price posted is in (CAD) Canadian Dollars ~