The 1947 Little Golden Book "Mother Goose" is a classic children's book featuring a collection of nursery rhymes and fairy tales. This edition is notable not only for its charming illustrations but also for its significant place in children's literature.
The Little Golden Books series has played a crucial role in childhood education and literacy, celebrating storytelling and imagination. This specific edition continues to be cherished by parents and collectors alike.
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The book features charming illustrations and is perfect for young readers or as a nostalgic collectible for adults. It is particularly associated with holiday themes due to similarities with The Little Drummer Boy song, although it's not specifically a Christmas story.
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CONDITION: The book shown in the listing photograph is the actual issue you will receive. The picture is the best description.
I used the guide below
to assign the best grade I can to the best of my ability.
Near Mint (NM) condition: A nearly perfect copy that looks brand new with only
a few very minor defects. Acceptable minor defects on a NM copy include: a very
small amount of spine stresses, very minor instances of denting (two or three
at most), slight corner blunting, and minor (less than 1/8") bends without
color breaks.
Very Fine (VF) condition: A
VF copy has minor defects, but is in overall excellent condition. Most
well-kept modern comics (especially if they have been read) fall into this
grade. Acceptable defects on a VF are minor and include: Minor corner wear, a
light accumulation of spine stress that may include color-break, a light
accumulation of dents, and bends or folds less than 1/4" (note that on a
VF copy, some color-break is allowed in a bend/fold).
Fine (FN) condition: A comic in FN condition is considered
"above average" but still displays some wear. In general, the eye
appeal is somewhat reduced due to either an accumulation of minor defects or
one or two moderate defects. Acceptable defects on a FN copy include: Slight
spine roll, a moderate accumulation of spine stresses that may break color, a
spine split of less than 1/2", minor water spotting or residue (less than
the size of a dime), an impacted corner, and moderate foxing.
Very Good (VG) condition: A comic in VG condition shows some
significant wear, but has not accumulated enough total defects to reduce eye
appeal to the point that it is not a desirable copy. A VG copy may have an
accumulation of minor defects or one or two major ones. Acceptable defects on a
VG copy include: Spine roll, 1/2" to 1" spine splits or other tears,
a cover or centerfold that is detached at one staple, discoloration due to
oxidation, and a moderate accumulation of water damage or staining.
Good (GD) condition: A GD copy has major defects, but is still complete and readable. A GD copy will have a significant amount of damage, usually an accumulation of smaller defects punctuated with some major defects. Acceptable defects on a GD copy include: A vertical book-length crease, 1.5"-2" spine split, cover or centerfold completely detached, major tears, heavy discoloration/brittleness due to oxidation, heavy amounts of staining, residue, and water damage.
Fair (FR) condition: A FR copy will have low eye appeal and will display major damage.
Poor (PR) condition: Books in PR condition may be missing up to 4 pages (two spreads) of story or ad pages, or have a completely split spine, or display severe damage that affects the readingh