Collecting, identifying, and valuing first edition beginner books. As a matter of fact, the four or five gag books we have all feature roys drawings and my son has. Bennett cerf is currently considered a single author. Bennett cerfs book of riddles has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Seuss books, however there has not been as keen an interest in the nonseuss beginner books. Other childrens books that roy mckie illustrated were. Snow vintage children, vintage childrens books, book. Riddle monster from bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books, 1960 this riddle monster also known as the big red rock eater is easily the best thing about this vintage childrens book of riddles. Seuss book club edition good acceptable condition it shows some wear and tear on cover corners.
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Seuss vintage book, great used condition, no writing, rips, binding tight, some shelf ware. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. This 1960 book is not a first edition but an early edition. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Try and stop me 1944 laughing stock 1945 anything for a laugh 1946 laughter incorporated 1952 good for a laugh 1952 the life of the party 1956 reading for pleasure 1957 bennett cerfs book of riddles 1960. Buy a cheap copy of bennett cerf s book of riddles by bennett cerf. Oct 08, 2014 riddle monster from bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books, 1960 this riddle monster also known as the big red rock eater is easily the best thing about this vintage childrens book of riddles. In 1925 he acquired the modern library with donald klopfer, providing the foundation for their next publishing venture, random house. Bennett cerf s book of riddles beginner books bennett cerf, roy mckie on.
Bennett cerf s book of riddles has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Isbn 9780394800158 9780394800158 hardcover, random house books for young readers, 1960 bennett cerfs bumper crop of anecdotes and stories v1, mostly humorous, about the famous and near famous. Bennett cerfs book of riddles dr seuss beginner book 1960. Published many giants of 20th century american literature, including william faulkner, james michener, and ayn rand. The nose book by al perkins1970 edition, bennett cerfs animal riddles and riddles and. Vintage childrens books retro vintage vintage kids used books my books beginner books we all make mistakes 80th birthday. See photos for actual item that clearly shows all defects. Bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books hardcover august 12, 1960 by bennett cerf author, roy mckie illustrator.
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We specialize in children s quality literature and picture books, and take pride in our condition and shipment standards. Click to read more about bennett cerf s book of riddles by bennett cerf. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Riddles are a sure passport for those who like them. Seuss beginner books, random house, vintage childrens books onestopsteamshoppe. Collecting,identifying, and valuing first edition beginner books.
Beginner books is the random house imprint for young children ages 39, cofounded by phyllis cerf with ted geisel, more often known as dr. Buy a cheap copy of bennett cerfs book of riddles by bennett cerf. Thirtyone riddles that will bring laughs and be easy to remember for telling to others notes. Roy mckie contains 31 riddles, with answers on the back of each page. Book of riddles hardcover 1960 by bennett cerfs author 4. Bennett cerf i 18981971 best known as publisher and founder of random house. Bennett cerfs book of riddles vintage kids books my.
Bennett cerf s little riddle book by bennett cerf and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cerfs biggest projects was the random house dictionary of the eng lish language, a 2. Bennett cerf s book of riddles hardcover january 1, 1960 by bennett. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Find bennett cerf s book of riddles beginner books 039480015x by bennett cerf. Bennett cerfs book of riddles by bennett cerf abebooks. Bennett cerfs book of riddles by bennett cerf librarything. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This dj can be found on the first editions of the following books. First printings of the each of beginner books published from 1957to1973 should be considered by children s book collectors. Best known as publisher and founder of random house.
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Jan 05, 2011 bennett cerf roy mckie random house, 1960 to keep in the theme of all things roy mckie this week, ill post on the initial book he illustrated for the beginner books series, the first of a gaggle of joke books he did both with and without mr. Book of animal riddles, 1964, bennett cerf, illustrated by roy mckie, dr. Book of riddles, more riddles, book of laughs 19591961 dr. Bennett cerf s book of riddles beginner books hardcover august 12, 1960 by bennett cerf author, roy mckie illustrator. Probable first ed, a and 1 in letter and number string. Published james joyces ulysses in the us after winning landmark supreme court obscenity case. Bennett cerf s book of riddles hardcover august 27, 1960 by bennett cerf author 3. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book is in very good condition with clean interior page and a bright pictorial cover showing only a tiny bit of edge wear. Bennett cerfs book of riddles beginner books 039480015x. A major figure of american publishing for more than four decades, cerf died in 1971. Once again anything for a laugh and once again bennett cerf produces the kind of zany humor the young fry adore.
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