Lot of 8 Vintage Ladybird Books: History, Composers and Bible Stories

Name: Lot of 8 Vintage Ladybird Books: History, Composers and Bible Stories
Brand: Various Authors
SKU: NEI2/5/10182026
Price: 34.99 USD
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Condition: Good

Book Notes: King Alfred the Great: plain tan boards with light wear; dust jacket rubbed and worn at the edges with small chips and creases; poinsettia sticker on the front free endpaper Florence Nightingale: plain tan boards with light wear; dust jacket rubbed with edge wear, small chips and soiling, and a chip at the top of the rear panel; previous owner's name stamp on the front jacket flap; gift inscription "Jane Christmas 1961" with a Christmas sticker on the front free endpaper Kings and Queens of England Book 1: pictorial boards with light shelf wear to the edges and corners Nelson: pictorial boards with shelf wear to the edges and corners; pencil price on the front free endpaper The Incas: pictorial boards with light shelf wear; previous owner's address label on the front free endpaper Lives of the Great Composers Book 2: pictorial boards with edge wear; scuffed sticker on the rear cover The Little Lord Jesus: pictorial boards with shelf wear to the edges and corners; 21p price sticker on the rear cover Stories about Jesus the Helper: pictorial boards with light shelf wear All eight: bindings intact; pages clean in the pages shown

Author(s): Various Authors

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Ladybird Books

Condition: Good
ISBN: 9780721404998

Eight vintage Ladybird hardcovers, printed in England, including two early Series 561 "Adventure from History" titles in plain boards with their pictorial dust jackets.

King Alfred the Great by L. Du Garde Peach, illustrated by John Kenney (Wills & Hepworth, Series 561, undated). With dust jacket. The jacket flap calls it the first title in the Ladybird Adventures from History series.
Florence Nightingale by L. Du Garde Peach, illustrated by John Kenney (Wills & Hepworth, Series 561, first published 1959). With dust jacket. Per the jacket flap, the story of the nurse whose name is associated with the Crimean War and whose long life of work shaped modern hospitals.
Kings and Queens of England, Book 1 by L. Du Garde Peach, illustrated by Frank Hampson (Wills & Hepworth, first published 1968). Covers the reigns from King Alfred to the death of Richard III at Bosworth. SBN 7214 0182 1.
Nelson written and illustrated by Frank Humphris (Ladybird, 1980). The story of Nelson's life from his first boyhood voyage to his last victory at Trafalgar. ISBN 0 7214 0557 8.
Great Civilisations: The Incas by Brenda Ralph Lewis, illustrated by Jorge Nunez (Ladybird, 1978), with a map of how the Inca Empire expanded and a pronunciation guide. ISBN 0-7214-0499-5.
Lives of the Great Composers, Book 2 by Ian Woodward, illustrated by Martin Aitchison (Wills & Hepworth, Series 662, first published 1969). The lives of Handel, Haydn and Schubert, with a glossary of musical terms. SBN 7214 0242 9.
The Little Lord Jesus by Lucy Diamond, illustrated by Kenneth Inns (Series 522). The New Testament story of the birth and boyhood of Jesus, with full colour plates. ISBN 0 7214 0151 1.
Stories about Jesus the Helper by Hilda I. Rostron, illustrated by Clive Uptton (Series 606A, Easy-Reading). Four stories: Helping the Blind Man, Helping the Deaf and Dumb Man, Helping the Crippled Woman and Helping the Little Girl. ISBN 0 7214 0057 4.

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Book Condition Scale

Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.

Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
As Described
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.
(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.
(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.
(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.
(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.

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Lot of 8 Vintage Ladybird Books: History, Composers and Bible Stories