My collection increases and expands nicely thank you. But I had a "moment" we all dream of at a car boot recently. A dear lady was selling off her daughter's collection (now grown up and was there - so I don't feel too bad). She had a box full - every one perfect condition - even with a plastic dust cover. She had about 40 - -from the Fairy Tale to the Religious to the older 1940s ones.
I dared to ask how much one was.........10p - 10p - yes I will say it again......
10p!!!!! So of course I took the lot!!!!
I have two of many - I have 3 Cinderellas (this will only make you squeal if you 'get it')
I recently found a Ladybird Catalogue from the early 80s - such a sign of the times - including a Princess Diana book and one to mark the Pope's visit (yes I have those too!)
But where to put them? I need an entire bookshelf - but lack the space. So for now they are stacked up against a little in-house window on our staircase. The children select one every night for their bedtime story - and it makes me happy every time I pass them. Small pleasures hey?
Is there one Ladybird Book you would really like to see - because I am more than happy to do a blog post on one - any excuse to pour over those lovely illustrations!
TTFN xxxxxx
My collection increases and expands nicely thank you. But I had a "moment" we all dream of at a car boot recently. A dear lady was selling off her daughter's collection (now grown up and was there - so I don't feel too bad). She had a box full - every one perfect condition - even with a plastic dust cover. She had about 40 - -from the Fairy Tale to the Religious to the older 1940s ones.I dared to ask how much one was.........10p - 10p - yes I will say it again......10p!!!!! So of course I took the lot!!!!
I have two of many - I have 3 Cinderellas (this will only make you squeal if you 'get it')
I recently found a Ladybird Catalogue from the early 80s - such a sign of the times - including a Princess Diana book and one to mark the Pope's visit (yes I have those too!)
But where to put them? I need an entire bookshelf - but lack the space. So for now they are stacked up against a little in-house window on our staircase. The children select one every night for their bedtime story - and it makes me happy every time I pass them. Small pleasures hey?
Is there one Ladybird Book you would really like to see - because I am more than happy to do a blog post on one - any excuse to pour over those lovely illustrations!
What a bargain!! You lucky girl. There was a very interesting article recently in the Homes and Antiques mag, giving information and values, plus some websites to visit...........
ReplyDeleteEEK jealous!
ReplyDeleteI can never find any :o( and 10p each..........WOW how lucky is that!
B xxx
Wow! You did really well!!! I love ladybird books. They bring instant memories of carefree days.
ReplyDeleteIsabelle x
WOW that is some haul!
ReplyDeleteVictoria x
Wowee! What a find. The only books at car boots round here are Jilly Cooper! I have a very tatty Ladybird Book of Bedtime Rhymes from my childhood which I can still quote parts of. Do you have that one?
ReplyDelete*Drooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool*
ReplyDeleteOh my, lucky lucky you, am so chuffed for you, and a teeny weeny bit jellious ;0) Well done my'lady :0) xxxx
Your dolls are wonderful! very unique and sweet...I'm a new follower and have enjoyed visiting..I'll be back to visit again. Have a great day! Jennifer
ReplyDeleteWonderful find! I too like your dolls. Did you make them?
ReplyDeleteooooooooooh. I like the magic porridge pot, that's what plopped into my head. well done you x
ReplyDeleteComing in a little late here, but congratulations on the collection. As a child Ladybird were my introduction to an interest in the classics.
ReplyDeleteAmusingly, the 10p price wasn't far off a fair second-hand price from the original price from 1940 which remained - for thirty years - at two shillings and sixpence.