Vintage 1966 hardcover children’s song book / songbook, The Fireside Book of Children’s Songs, collected and edited by Marie Winn, with musical arrangements by Allan Miller and illustrations by John Alcorn.
This large-format vintage song book contains a wide collection of traditional children’s music, nursery songs, folk songs, animal songs, lullabies and sing-along favorites. Songs include printed music with piano arrangements and chord symbols, making this a great piece for musicians, teachers, families, collectors and anyone interested in classic children’s sheet music.
John Alcorn’s colorful illustrations throughout give the book a distinctive mid-century 1960s graphic style.
Bibliographic Details: • Title: The Fireside Book of Children’s Songs • Editor: Marie Winn • Musical Arrangements: Allan Miller • Illustrator: John Alcorn • Publisher: Simon and Schuster • Copyright Year: 1966 • Printing: Sixth Printing • Format: Hardcover with original dust jacket • Pages: 192 • Language: English • ISBN: No ISBN printed / early pre-ISBN hardcover edition
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition. The yellow hardcover boards remain bright and present well overall. The original illustrated dust jacket is included and shows noticeable age and wear, including tears, edge wear, creasing, discoloration and paper loss at the top of the spine area. Interior pages appear generally clean and intact based on inspection. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.
A wonderful vintage children’s songbook for collectors of nursery songs, folk music, sheet music, piano music, John Alcorn illustration, mid-century graphic design and classic children’s books.