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"   What is it?  This September marks the 65th anniversary of Little Golden Books. In 1941, Simon &amp;amp;amp; Schuster Publishing and Western Printing introduced a collection of affordable children&amp;#039;s books. They launched the first 12 titles, including The Poky Little Puppy, This Little Piggy, Baby&amp;#039;s Book and Nursery Songs. The books quickly became the most popular children&amp;#039;s series. Today the series is published by Random House with more than 1,200 titles.  What to look for  The books have a slim, paperboard cover with a gold binding at the spine. Most examples don&amp;#039;t have their dust covers. Books from the 1940s through the mid 1960s are rare since many were discarded after years of use. Early first editions with 25-cent cover prices are the most valuable. Books from the 1970s are not as desirable. Look for ones with few marks and tears. Vintage examples can be found in vintage bookshops, on the Internet, and at tag sales for $3 to $50.   Valued at: $10   First published in 1947 by New York publisher Simon &amp;amp;amp; Schuster. The Happy Family recounted the daily activities of a traditional 1940s family. It was illustrated by Gertude Elliott. This third edition is in fair condition with its gold foil binding, pages, and images intact. In the 1940s, Little Golden Books sold for 25 cents each. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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