Stan Zielinski Created an index page to the first edition identification points on this blog: First Edition Identification Points The index page is more convenient to use then wading through the listings on the blog, and especially as more books are posted. The index page will lag the blog posts a bit, however I will try to … Read more
Caldecott Medal First Edition Identification Snowflake Bentley, written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin; illustrated by Mary Azarian; Houghton Mifflin; 1998 1999 Caldecott Medal Picturebook Price Guide Value – $160 Fine From The Miss Rumphius Effect: “This Caldecott Medal winner tells the story of Wilson Bentley’s obsession and love for photographing snowflakes. Because of his diligence and … Read more
Caldecott Medal First Edition Identification So You Want To Be President?; written by Judith St. George; illustrated by David Small; Philomel; 2000 2001 Caldecott Medal Picturebook Price Guide Value – $90 Fine Essential Identifying Point Copyright page (in back): Two lines, as follows: 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2 First Impression
I’ve documented 23 issues of Redbook Magazine from the 1950’s which contain Dr. Seuss stories. Each of these were original stories (except Grinch?), not reprints like the Seuss stories in Children’s Digest, and therefore likely have collectible value. At this time, these issues are relatively inexpensive to acquire. No. Pgs Date Title 01 4 … Read more
Dr. Seuss First Edition Identification FOX IN SOCKS; written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss; Random House; 1965 Children’s Picturebook Price Guide Value – $260 VG+ Essential Identifying Point Dust jacket – Back DJ has three boxes of Beginner Books. First box lists DR. SEUSS’S ABC Second box lists eight books, two columns of four books. … Read more
Dr. Seuss First Edition Identification Hop On Pop; written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss; Random House; 1963 Children’s Picturebook Price Guide Value – $520 VG+ See GottaBook’s Oddaptations for a synopsis Essential Identifying Point Dust jacket: back dj is unique to first printing, as follows: About HOP ON POP, educators say: Followed by five reviews … Read more
Dr. Seuss First Edition Identification If I Ran The Circus; written and illustrated by Dr. Seuss; Random House; 1956 Children’s Picturebook Price Guide Value – $1400 VG+ Essential Identifying Point Pink boards with matching pink dust jacket is unique to first printing. Later printings have familiar red/yellow boards and dust jacket. In the Children’s Picturebook … Read more