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Vintage 1940s Children's Animal Picture Books Lot of 4 – Mid-Century Classics
Up for sale is a rare, fully mid-1940s collection of 4 vintage hardcover children's animal picture books. Every book in this lot dates between 1943 and 1947, featuring charming period illustrations and highly collectible titles from iconic publishers like Rand McNally, Macmillan, and Simon & Schuster.
Included in this lot (4 Books):
1. Cheeky Chipmunk – Helen & Alf Evers (Rand McNally, Copyright 1945)
2. Timothy Has Ideas – Miriam E. Mason (Macmillan, Copyright 1943)
3. Michael Finnegan – Norman Wright & Nino Carbe (Artists & Writers Guild / Simon & Schuster, Copyright 1946)
4. Chip Chip – Little Golden Book (Simon & Schuster, Copyright 1947)
Condition:
Acceptable to Good vintage condition considering their 80-year age. Books show age-appropriate wear including spine rubbing, edge wear, cloth/cover scuffing, tape reinforcement on the outer spines/covers (notably Cheeky Chipmunk and Chip Chip), and typical age toning/foxing to internal pages. Bindings remain functional. Perfect for collectors, nursery decor, framing original 1940s illustrations, or historical collections. Please review all photos for exact details.
Shipping: Ships carefully wrapped and packaged in a sturdy box via USPS Media Mail.
