Vintage Childrens Illustrated Books Collection
Updated September 8, 2026
| Lot number | 18 |
| Auction | Maytown Multi Estate Auction 9/18-10/4 |
| Date | October 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | John Carl Auction Company |
| Location | Maytown, Pennsylvania |
This auction lot features an assortment of ten vintage children books filled with classic stories and vibrant illustrations. The collection includes notable titles such as Alice in Wonderland, The Wizard of Oz, Woody Woodpecker in a Peck of Trouble, and Honey Bunch Her First Twin Playmates. It also features several softcover and shaped books like Nursery Rhymes and Songs, ABC 123, Farm Friends, Little Black Sambo, The Valiant Little Tailor, and a beautifully illustrated large-format Christmas book. Regarding their condition, these well-loved vintage volumes show general wear consistent with age and use. There is noticeable rubbing and creasing along the cover edges, light scuffing on the spines, and some faint handwritten pencil marks or small stains on a few covers. The pages show typical age toning but remain intact and readable, preserving the charm of these nostalgic mid-century publications.
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