LITTLE GOLDEN BOOKS launched in 1942 and revolutionized the world of children's books. They provided a high quality book at an affordable price in easily accessible outlets. Rival publishers sought to compete and launched their own lines of affordably priced books in appealing small formats.
Rand McNally started the ELF and JUNIOR ELF lines around 1947.
This is in the ELF series, sometimes called a TIP-TOP ELF BOOK.
FUNLAND PARTY
written by Louise Lawrence Devine
& illustrated by Helen Szepelak
Funland is an exciting amusement park complete with pony rides, a ferris wheel, a merry-go-round and other entertainments.
Please see photos to get a sense of the condition as well as the text and charming pictures.
This was bought used, but is in very good condition. I take very good care of my books in my smoke-free environment.
Details about condition and edition:
Note: covers are paper over cardboard / there are no dust jackets issued for these books.
front cover: very light dirt and wear; rubbing bottom of spine and four points along edges
inside front cover: clean, no marks
inside back cover: clean, no marks
back cover: very light dirt & wear, more so than front; rubbing top and bottom of spine
interior pages: secure, none loose; show faint age discoloration around edges
ISBN: none
series number: 478
original price printed on cover: 25 cents
publication date / printing: 1953
publisher: Rand Mc Nally
printed in: USA
size: 8 inches high by 6 1/2 inches wide
weight: 4.7 oz
page count: 32
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