Collecting Little Golden Books
Guide by Steve Santi
If you buy
Little Golden Books either for collecting or reselling, then you need to know as much about your subject matter as possible. And this is not a simple task since a true First Edition must be distinguished from a later printing of the same book. However, this task is made easier with explanations of how to tell them apart from Mr. Santi.A recognized expert in the collecting and valuation of these charming little books is Mr. Steve Santi. Mr. Santi has been issuing Guides since 1985 that are recognized in the LGB community as THE definitive source.
The 1989 issue was a trade paperback sized soft cover book of some 266 pages. It was full of black & white photos, values, authors & illustrators, as well as the history of
The Little Golden Books phenomenal success.
The years since 1989 have seen more guides published as the popularity of collecting these little books has grown. The latest was dated 2001 and may still be available through B&M bookstores as well as on line books stores such as Amazon.com.
Collecting Little Golden Books ~ Find it at Amazon
If you can't get your hands on a copy of this book, at least drop by Mr. Santi's web site at
Collecting LGBs Web Site by Steve Santi
Visiting this site will be well worth your time. This web site has great background info as well as color images of the LGB books and Mr Santi's guides. Pictures and bios of the illustrators are very entertaining. A great FAQ page to help you determine printings and editions.
It is even possible that at any given time, a search on eBay will uncover a copy of this book.
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Likewise be sure to check out Half Dot Com to see if there are any of these items for sale at a fixed price!
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Here is another great article from last year about the phenomenal success of the LGBs. This article, By Karen MacPherson, appeared in the online Post-Gazette.
Little Golden Books make big comeback
But if you're looking for the ultimate site for collectors - it has to be this one. The Golden Book Collector site is dedicated to information on collecting Little Golden Books. It also has its very own chat forum dedicated to these delightful pieces of childhood memory
The Golden Book Collector web site
Happy hunting for that priceless piece of your childhood.
Ruby Lane
Antiques & Collectibles