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Bookshelf for Boys and Girls By Euphrates
These books were family staples for most Baby Boomers, but are frequently overlooked when rediscovering artifacts from our youth.
This is ironic because when it comes right down to it, you probably spent more time with these books than
you did your Hotwheels or Kiddles. They were great friends, especially when you were bored with this
season's haul of toys and nobody could come out and play. Just flop on the floor on your stomach with good ol'
number 8 - Bookland Classics and you're off to see the Wizard.
Each book contained nearly 400 pages of history, fairy tales, crafts, stories, science and nature. You could read about Ben Franklin, learn how to scramble eggs or get lost in Through the Looking Glass. The black and white and color photographs and illustrations were plentiful and beautiful. The books were produced by the University Society and I believe were available as a supplement to an encyclopedia package. Each set of box included a Parents Guide for helping children with the books. The series has been updated times after it's original printing in 1912-1915. In 1920 the covers were changed to green and the books were reduced from 17 to 10. In 1948 the covers were switched to a brick-red. The '60s covers were an ivory color with blue binding and in 1981 the books were released with white covers and multicolored bindings. 17 Volume Set Titles - Gold (1912-1915) Series
1)Fun and Thought for Little Folks 1 * Note from Eric - A few original editions were published in 1912 that contained 21 volumes. They were recalled for some reason and the 17 volume set was released. I know this because I have, I believe, one of the only remaining 21 volume sets. * Note from Stefanie - I believe I may own a 22 volume set including glossary and am seeking any addition information that you may have come across about this fascinating and possibly recalled original collection. Some of the volumes are pretty well read and coming apart in some cases, but overall still very beautiful and appealing. 10 Volume Set Titles - Green (1920) Series
1)Historic Tales and Golden Deeds 1 10 Volume Set Titles - Red (1948-1955) Series
1)Nursery Favorites 10 Volume Set Titles - Blue (1963) Series
1)Nursery Favorites Old and New 10 Volume Set Titles - White (1981) Series
1)Nursery Rhymes and Tales 10 Volume Set Titles - Individually Colored (1984) Series
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