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The Ladybird Book of Toys and Games To Make First Ed. Vintage Children's Book 1966

The Ladybird Book of Toys and Games To Make First Ed. Vintage Children's Book 1966

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Super Vintage Ladybird Children's Book 'The Ladybird Book of Toys and Games to Make'.

Fun vintage Ladybird book of toys and games to make. These books were much loved by young children as they show a selection of nostalgic little home made toys that the children could actually make themselves using objects from around the home. Including simple French Knitting from an old Cotton Bobbin and and loads of other ingenious ideas.

One of only two titles issued at the time in series 663 the other being 'Things to Make'.

Projects also include a working tractor, a tank, cargo boat, a revolving crane and a magic wallet! Perhaps the man in your life remembers some of these toys from his childhood! Or you can have fun showing the grandchildren some of the things that passed for toys in the 1970's.

Perfect book for entertaining your children through the summer holidays although all the creations would need to be done under the supervision of a parent and most likely not pass today's safety regulations for young children.

A lovely trip down memory lane to a time when children generally created their own entertainment and toys were not so high tech as today.

First Edition 1966 with price of 2/6, two shillings and sixpence in old pocket money.

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Kitty's Reader Notes & Book Snippet

Collectable Ladybird Series 663 'The Ladybird Book of Toys and Games to Make' the iconic 1960's Ladybird Books that were an intrinsic part of childhood for so many of us and still make great children's books today. Projects include:
Dolls' House Furniture from Matchboxes
French Knitting with a cotton bobbin
A balancing man
Moving Pictures
A spinning Kaleidoscope and many more cute ideas out of things that were found around the house. *Times have changed and all projects now are only suitable under adult supervision and may contain small parts not suitable for younger children.

ILLUSTRATIONS: Colour

BOOK HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Hardback
  • Illustrated
  • Collectable
  • First Edition
  • Vintage Children's Book

BOOK ERA:

  • 1960's Vintage Children's Books

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Author Bio & Publication

James Webster, illustrations by Robert Ayton

Publisher: Wills & Hepworth. Ladybird
Date: 1966
Edition: First Edition
Binding Hardback
Dust Jacket: None as issued
ISBN: 0 7214 0126 0
SKU: KT2205121004IC

Condition Notes: VERY GOOD

VERY GOOD:

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This is fresh from the attic in very good vintage condition. Some very minor shelfwear and rubbing to the edges of the boards barely noticeable and a little bumping to corners.

Spine intact but slightly scuffed.

Previous Child owners name stamped with an old fashioned printing kit on a preliminary page but all other pages are clean and good.

Matt boards are very good. A few scattered small marks to the interior and

reverse of the book. Nice Reading copy and Very Good Vintage collectible Ladybird 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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SIZE: Height 18 cms x Width 12 cms.
FORMAT: Hardback
PAGES: 52

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