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The Princess and the Pea Vintage Ladybird Book Series 606D Well Loved Tales 1970s

The Princess and the Pea Vintage Ladybird Book Series 606D Well Loved Tales 1970s

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'The Princess and the Pea'. Classic Hans Christian Andersen Fairytale by Ladybird

All time favourite Ladybird Vintage Children's Book from series 606D from the 'Well Loved Tales' series of traditional fairy tales and classic children's stories dating from the 1970's.

Many of us have fond memories from our childhood of this delightful fairy tale about a sweet princess who has skin so soft she can even feel a pea through multiple mattresses.

This version is retold by Vera Southgate with those wonderful full colour 1960's illustrations of the beautiful princess and her prince charming. We all know that fairytale ending - they lived happily ever after...

A magical little story that never fails to entrance and simply perfect for bedtime stories.

Series 606D features lovely full page nostalgic illustrations. This ladybird edition was first published in 1967 this book dates from the 1970's era with price of 30p net.

A lovely trip down memory lane for those of us who loved these old matt Ladybird books as children in the 1960's and 1970's.

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Kittys Reader Notes & Book Snippet

The Princess and the Pea is beautifully retold in this quaint Ladybird 606D Well Loved Tales book from the 1970's.

A good copy of a classic favourite Ladybird fairy tale about the Princess who has to prove she is real to win the Prince and live happily ever after!

The clear type and simple text encourages your child to read along. Usually these popular vintage children's books have been so adored by children they are hard to find in good condition! Perfect to add to your collection or your children's own personal library.

ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Illustrated
  • Collectable
  • Vintage Fairy Tale Book

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Author Bio & Publication

Hans Christian Andersen wrote the original story adapted here for Ladybird by Vera Southgate, illustrations by Eric Winter.

Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd.
(formerly Wills & Hepworth.)
Date: Copyright 1967, circa early 1970's
Edition: Reprint
Binding Hardback
Dust Jacket: None as issued
ISBN: 0 7214 0085 X
SKU: KT2205121018IC

Condition Notes: VERY GOOD

VERY GOOD:

This is fresh from the attic in very good condition . The matt boards are a little rubbed and scuffed at the corners and top edge is worn slightly in the middle.

Minor bumps and some rubbing at the top and bottom of the spine.

Spine is well attached but slightly rubbed on the title.

All pages are sharp and clean with no messy graffiti of any kind. Matt board Covers are firm and good with minimal scuffing.

Original Price of 30p on back board. Nice Reading copy and Good Vintage collectible Ladybird 606D Children's Book

Please remember this vintage book has been loved before and is not new condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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