• Well Loved Tales vintage Ladybird book The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen.
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Ladybird Vintage Children's Book The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen Vera Southgate 1970's

Ladybird Vintage Children's Book The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen Vera Southgate 1970's

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Favourite Vintage 1970's Well Loved Tales Ladybird Book, 'The Sly Fox and the Little Red Hen'.

This adorable little vintage Ladybird book tells the tale of the wise little Red hen as she has to outwit the cunning Red Fox.  From Series 606D 'Well Loved Tales'. Full of the delightful classic Ladybird colour illustrations.

The story is told by Vera Southgate and was first published thus in 1968. 

A beautifully Illustrated Vintage Ladybird Book. Perfect Easy-Reading Book for your child to read along with. 

Any one whom has ever kept chickens knows how much fun they can be to have around and this sweet little story brings the little Red Hen perfectly to life as she tries to escape the conniving fox!

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  • USED BOOK: Vintage & Sustainable

Kitty's Reader Notes & Book Snippet

This witty little story about the adorable Red Hen has been a childhood favourite for many years. Your children or grandchildren will love to hear how she manages to escape from the naughty fox who does not have her best interests in mind!

A sweet story that introduces your child to the perils of nature in a comforting way. Lovely old copy of this favourite Ladybird story to add to your own nostalgic collection or your children's own personal library.

ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Illustrated
  • Collectable
  • Vintage Bedtime Story Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1970's Vintage Children's Books

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Author Bio & Publication

Vera Southgate illustrated by Robert Lumley

Publisher: Ladybird Books Ltd.
(formerly Wills & Hepworth.)
Date: Copyright 1968, circa early 1970's
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Hardback
Dust Jacket: None as issued
ISBN: 0 7214 0220 8
SKU: KT-Vin-343LB395

Condition Notes: EXCELLENT

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This is fresh from the attic in excellent vintage condition.

Minor shelfwear and slight bumping to the top and bottom of the spine.

All the pages are sharp and clean with no messy graffiti of any kind and no inscriptions or names written in.

Spine Intact with titles visible and minor wear.

Matt board Covers are firm and good with minimal scuffing.

Original Price of 24p on back board. Nice Reading copy and Good Vintage collectible Ladybird Children's Book.

Please remember this pre-owned vintage book has been loved before and condition is graded taking this into consideration.

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SIZE: Height 18 cms x Width 12 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 52

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