ladybird books ltd loughborough england (147 résultats)

hard cover, 53 pages, 4 5/8 x 7 inches, 1st edition, new book, no dust jacket, juvenile,

hard cover, 28 pages, 7 3/4 x 7 1/4 inches, very good book condition, no dust jacket, juvenile picture book,

hard cover, "Christmas 1984" written on top of the first end paper, 51 pages, 4 5/8 x 7 inches, 1st edition, very good book condition, no dust jacket, juvenile picture book,

hard cover, ex library, 50 pages, 1 1/4 inch tear in the spine cover, 4 3/4 x 7 inches, good + book condition, no dust jacket, juvenile easy reader,

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Robert Ayton (illustrateur). 1st. First Edition, First Printing; pictorial c; 51 clean, unmarked pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Color Illus (illustrateur). 1st. First Edition, First Printing; pictorial c; 51 pages; Series 737.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. M. Aitchison (Martin) (illustrateur). 1st. First Edition, First Printing; 51 clean, unmarked pages; pictorial c.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. M. Aitchison (Martin) (illustrateur). 51 clean, unmarked pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. David Palmer & John Moyes (illustrateur). 51 pages+insex; pictoprial end papers.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. M. Aitchison (illustrateur). 51 clean, unmarked pages; owner's name.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Robert Ayton (illustrateur). 1st. pictorial c; 51 pages. First Edition, First Printing.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. John Berry (illustrateur). 1st. glossy pictorial c; illustrated end papers; 51 clean, unmarked pages.

Decorative Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Martin Aitchison (Illustrations by) (illustrateur). 51 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate use and clean text. No dj. Damage to spine, back cover and fore edge of front cover. Bumped corners.

Decorative Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Tony Kenyon (Illustrated by) (illustrateur). Copyright 1994. Page Numbers: N/A. Solidly bound copy with minimal external wear, crisp pages and clean text. No dust jacket. Slightly slanted spine.

Decorative Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Robert Ayton (Illustrations by) (illustrateur). 51 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate use and clean text. No dj. Damage to upper spine. Stains on back cover.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Robert Ayton (Illustrations by) (illustrateur). 51 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate use. Pen marking on first end page. No dj. Slight damage to spine.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Brian Price Thomas (illustrateur). ### Ladybird Book Series - The Little Mermaid - 1980 ### # Great book, nice story~ The Ladybird Books we have all grown up with and I know that these marvellous books are still a popular book read by thousands of children all over the world, they aren't just written in English, so if you require one in your language, contact me. There is even an Adult series for the Grownups! Whoever is buying these books knows what they are like, the question is always - What condition is the book in, does it have a dust jacket, and what year was it published - If it is a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune, it the rareness of any book that puts the high-end prices on. I have noticed that the insides of the books stay pretty well OK, some scribbling, but in general, the dust jacket and the hardcover take the wear.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. ; John Havenhand (illustrateur). ### The Ladybird Book Series: The Fireman by Vera Southgate 1962 (Easy Reading Books)### ## THIS BOOK: Classified as GOOD: This is the 1962 edition. The book was published first in 1962. The cover is in good condition, with the previous owner's inscription on the inside cover. The spine has minimal bumping to the book corners. Some pages show signs of use however, none are torn. ## IMAGES: We provide at least two images of each book so that you know what you are buying. READ ON for more information.## ## The Ladybird Books we have all grown up with, and I know that these marvellous books are still popular books read by thousands of children worldwide.## ~##~ PLEASE NOTE: Dates in Ladybird Book can be deceiving; FIRST EDITION will be printed, in general, on the heel of the free endpaper opposite the title page. Also, ISBN Numbers didn't start until 1967, and Decimalisation was on February 15 1971. If you need more information, use 'Contact the Seller'; we will do our best to answer your inquiry. Dates can be, Numerals or Roman Numeral. ## ### Here are the Ladybird Books we have all grown up with and some new ones. Thousands of children the world over still enjoy these marvellous books. Whoever is buying these books knows what they are like; the question is always - What condition is the book in, does it have a dust jacket, and what year was it published - If a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune, it the rareness of any book that puts the high-end prices on. I have noticed that the insides of the books stay pretty well OK, some scribbling, but in general, the dust jacket and the hardcovers take the wear. ### ~#~ YOU MAY FIND THIS INTERESTING: The company originated in 1867 when Henry Wills opened a bookshop in Loughborough, Leicestershire. He progressed to printing and publishing guidebooks and street directories within a decade. William Hepworth joined him in 1904, and the company traded as Wills & Hepworth. ## By August 1914, Wills & Hepworth had published their first children's books under the Ladybird imprint. Initially, the company was identified by a Ladybird logo with open wings but eventually changed to the more familiar closed-wing Ladybird in the late 1950s. The ladybird logo has since undergone several redesigns, the latest of which launched in 2006. ## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. PLEASE get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.

Laminated Hardcover Full Gloss. Etat : As New. No Jacket. David Parkins (illustrateur). ### The Ladybird Book Series: Little Red Riding Hood - 2006 Level 2 - Modern quality printing. ### 79 ## THIS BOOK: Classified AS NEW: This book is the 2006 edition?full gloss cover and laminated. The inside is clean and clear; the spine is tight, assuming it has been minimal read, if at all. ## ## Kindly be aware that the dates in the Ladybird Book may not always be what they seem. Typically, the first editions are printed on the back of the free end paper, opposite the title page. It's also worth noting that ISBNs were not introduced until 1967, and decimalisation did not occur until 15th February 1971. The dates can be represented as either numbers or Roman numerals.## ### The Ladybird Books, both the classics we've all cherished and the new additions, continue to captivate children globally. Those who purchase these books are well aware of their content. The key considerations are always the book's condition, the presence of a dust jacket, and its publication year. A First Edition doesn't necessarily equate to a high value; the rarity of a book drives up the price. From my observations, the interior of the books generally remains in good condition, with occasional scribbles. However, the dust jackets and hardcovers tend to show signs of wear and tear.### ## Here's an intriguing piece of history: The company's roots trace back to 1867 when Henry Wills established a bookshop in Loughborough, Leicestershire. His business evolved over the next decade, expanding into the printing and publishing guidebooks and street directories. In 1904, William Hepworth joined the venture, leading to the formation of Wills & Hepworth.## ## In August 1914, Wills & Hepworth ventured into children's literature, publishing their inaugural books under the Ladybird imprint. The brand was initially a Ladybird logo featuring open wings, which later transitioned to the more recognisable closed-wing Ladybird in the late 1950s. Over the years, the Ladybird logo has been revamped multiple times, with the most recent redesign unveiled in 2006 ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature.

Hardcover Coloured Matt. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Margaret Gold (illustrateur). ### ### The Ladybird Book Series - The Musicians of Bremen - Well Loved Tales - 1982 - Revised edition Re-told By Vera Southgate for easy reading ### ##THIS BOOK: Classified as GOOD: This book is the 1982 Revised edition. There are some bumping and damaged corners to the cover. The Text is clean and clear. The cover is full-colour matt. ## ## Kindly be aware that the dates in the Ladybird Book may not always be what they seem. Typically, the first editions are printed on the back of the free end paper, opposite the title page. It's also worth noting that ISBNs were not introduced until 1967, and decimalisation did not occur until 15th February 1971. The dates can be represented as either numbers or Roman numerals.## ### The Ladybird Books, both the classics we've all cherished and the new additions, continue to captivate children globally. Those who purchase these books are well aware of their content. The key considerations are always the book's condition, the presence of a dust jacket, and its publication year. A First Edition doesn't necessarily equate to a high value; the rarity of a book drives up the price. From my observations, the interior of the books generally remains in good condition, with occasional scribbles. However, the dust jackets and hardcovers tend to show signs of wear and tear.### ## Here's an intriguing piece of history: The company's roots trace back to 1867 when Henry Wills established a bookshop in Loughborough, Leicestershire. His business evolved over the next decade, expanding into the printing and publishing guidebooks and street directories. In 1904, William Hepworth joined the venture, leading to the formation of Wills & Hepworth.## ## In August 1914, Wills & Hepworth ventured into children's literature, publishing their inaugural books under the Ladybird imprint. The brand was initially a Ladybird logo featuring open wings, which later transitioned to the more recognisable closed-wing Ladybird in the late 1950s. Over the years, the Ladybird logo has been revamped multiple times, with the most recent redesign unveiled in 2006 ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature.

Hard Cover Full Gloss. Etat : As New. No Jacket. Martin Aitchison (illustrateur). ### The Ladybird Book Series - Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - Retold by Vera Southgate 1980 - Well Loved Tales Series### ## THIS BOOK: Categorised as AS NEW. A 1980 Edition. First published in 1969. There is no scribbling or underlining. The cover is full colour, glossy and laminated. So you are getting an actual quality book; all the new books are similar and are now becoming very collectable.## READ ON for more information and see the IMAGES. ~##~ PLEASE NOTE: Dates in Ladybird Book can be deceiving; FIRST EDITION will be printed, in general, on the heel of the free endpaper opposite the title page. Also, ISBNs didn't start until 1967; Decimalisation was on February 15, 1971. Dates can be Digits or Roman numerals. ## ### Here are the Ladybird Books we have all grown up with and some new ones. Thousands of children the world over still enjoy these marvellous books. Whoever is buying these books knows what they are like; the question is always - What condition is the book in, does it have a dust jacket, and what year was it published - If it is a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune, it the rareness of any book that puts the high-end prices on. We have noticed that the insides of the books stay pretty well OK, some scribbling, but in general, the dust jacket and the hardcovers take the wear. ### ~#~ YOU MAY FIND THIS INTERESTING: The company originated in 1867 when Henry Wills opened a bookshop in Loughborough, Leicestershire. He progressed to printing and publishing guidebooks and street directories within a decade. William Hepworth joined him in 1904, and the company traded as Wills & Hepworth. ## By August 1914, Wills & Hepworth had published their first children's books under the Ladybird imprint, Identified initially by a Ladybird logo with open wings but eventually changed to the more familiar closed-wing Ladybird in the late 1950s. The ladybird logo has since undergone several redesigns, the latest of which launched in 2006. ## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please contact me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. A J Macgregor & Versus by: W Perring (illustrateur). ### Ladybird Book Series - Bob Bushtail's Adventure Series 401 by A J Macgregor 1972### ## THIS BOOK: Categorised as VERY GOOD. A 1972 Edition. First published in 1941. There is no scribbling or underlining. As far as we can see, the interior pages are all clean?minor bumping and signs of use. ## A 1941 edition, but not dated, date usually printed on the publisher page. But it has an ISBN Number and a Decimal price on the back cover. As such, we have dated it as a 1972 edition. ## See IMAGES of this book and READ ON for more information. ## ~##~ PLEASE NOTE: Dates in Ladybird Book can be deceiving; FIRST EDITION will be printed, in general, on the heel of the free endpaper opposite the title page. Also, ISBNs didn't start until 1967; Decimalisation was on February 15, 1971. Dates can be Digits or Roman numerals. ## ### Here are the Ladybird Books we have all grown up with and some new ones. Thousands of children the world over still enjoy these marvellous books. Whoever is buying these books knows what they are like; the question is always - What condition is the book in, does it have a dust jacket, and what year was it published - If it is a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune, it the rareness of any book that puts the high-end prices on. We have noticed that the insides of the books stay pretty well OK, some scribbling, but in general, the dust jacket and the hardcovers take the wear. ### ~#~ YOU MAY FIND THIS INTERESTING: The company originated in 1867 when Henry Wills opened a bookshop in Loughborough, Leicestershire. He progressed to printing and publishing guidebooks and street directories within a decade. William Hepworth joined him in 1904, and the company traded as Wills & Hepworth. ## By August 1914, Wills & Hepworth had published their first children's books under the Ladybird imprint, Identified initially by a Ladybird logo with open wings but eventually changed to the more familiar closed-wing Ladybird in the late 1950s. The ladybird logo has since undergone several redesigns, the latest of which launched in 2006. ## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please contact me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.

Hardcover Coloured Matt. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. W Perring, (illustrateur). ### The Ladybird Book Series - Downy Ducklingl - No.606D- By A J Macgregor 1942 ### ## THIS BOOK: Categorised as GOOD. A 1972 Edition. First published in 1940. A 1942 edition, but not dated, date usually printed on the publisher page. But it has an ISBN Number and a Decimal price on the back cover. As such, we have dated it as a 1972 edition. Used condition, with some bumping and scuffing to spine edges. No scribbling or underlining; the interior pages are all clean, as far as we can see. A previous owner's inscription is on the free endpaper page. ## See IMAGES of this book and READ ON for more information. ## ~##~ PLEASE NOTE: Dates in Ladybird Book can be deceiving; FIRST EDITION will be printed, in general, on the heel of the free endpaper opposite the title page. Also, ISBNs didn't start until 1967; Decimalisation was on February 15, 1971. Dates can be Digits or Roman numerals. ## ### Here are the Ladybird Books we have all grown up with and some new ones. Thousands of children the world over still enjoy these marvellous books. Whoever is buying these books knows what they are like; the question is always - What condition is the book in, does it have a dust jacket, and what year was it published - If it is a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune, it the rareness of any book that puts the high-end prices on. We have noticed that the insides of the books stay pretty well OK, some scribbling, but in general, the dust jacket and the hardcovers take the wear. ### ~#~ YOU MAY FIND THIS INTERESTING: The company originated in 1867 when Henry Wills opened a bookshop in Loughborough, Leicestershire. He progressed to printing and publishing guidebooks and street directories within a decade. William Hepworth joined him in 1904, and the company traded as Wills & Hepworth. ## By August 1914, Wills & Hepworth had published their first children's books under the Ladybird imprint, Identified initially by a Ladybird logo with open wings but eventually changed to the more familiar closed-wing Ladybird in the late 1950s. The ladybird logo has since undergone several redesigns, the latest of which launched in 2006. ## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please contact me for a shipping quotation. ####.

Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. John Berry (illustrateur). 1st Edition. ### Ladybird Book Series - Scouts - 1971 by David Harwood. Series 706. Who They are and What They Do### ## THIS BOOK: Classified as VERY GOOD: The 1971 Edition was published first in 1971. Full-colour cover depicting scouts cooking whilst camping. There are some minor bumping and shelf wear, but the inside is clean and bright, and the text and illustrations are all clean and clear.## ## Scouts is a vibrant organisation that prepares young people with skills for life. Here are some critical points about Scouts in the UK:## ## 1. Who We Are: Scouts welcome everyone! Whether you're 4 or 25 years old, you're invited to join the adventure. We help nearly half a million young people develop essential life skills every week. Our diverse programs cater to different age groups: from Beavers (4-6 years) to Network (18-25 years).## ## 2. Activities and Badges: Our activity finder is a treasure trove of program ideas. You can search by section, time, cost, setting, type, or learning outcomes. Scouts can earn badges by mastering various skills. These badges reflect their achievements and growth.## ## 3. Nights Away: Camping, hostelling, and sleepovers are integral to Scouts. Every young person should have the opportunity to experience these adventures.## ## 4. Policy and Training: Scouts' Policy, Organisation, and Rules (POR) guide running successful Scout activities. Training equips leaders with the skills to prepare young people for life's challenges.## ## 5. Volunteer Experience Transformation: We're committed to making volunteering at Scouts easier, more enjoyable, and rewarding. Discover the positive changes we're implementing to enhance the volunteer experience. ## ## The Ladybird Books we have all grown up with, and I know that these marvellous books are still popular books read by thousands of children worldwide; Whoever is buying these books knows what they are like, the question is always - What condition is the book in, does it have a dust jacket, and what year was it published - If it is a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune, it the rareness of any book that puts the high-end prices on. I have noticed that the insides of the books stay pretty well OK, some scribbling, but in general, the dust jacket and the hardcover take the wear.## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. #### The Ladybird Books we have all grown up with and I know that these marvellous books are still a popular book read by thousands of children all over the world, they aren't just written in English, so if you require one in your language, contact me. There is even an Adult series for the Grownups! Whoever is buying these books knows what they are like, the question is always - What condition is the book in, does it have a dust jacket, and what year was it published - If it is a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune, it the rareness of any book that puts the high-end prices on. I have noticed that the insides of the books stay pretty well OK, some scribbling, but in general, the dust jacket and the hardcover take the wear. No Author signature.

Laminated Hardcover Full Gloss. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. Kathie Layfield (illustrateur). ### Ladybird Book Series - Puss in Boots - Read it Yourself - Level 3 - 1978 ### ~#~ THIS BOOK: Classified as :FINE: This is a Ladybird book dated 1978 Edition. ~##~ PLEASE NOTE: Dates in Ladybird Book can be deceiving; **FIRST EDITION will be printed, in general, on the heel of the free endpaper opposite the title page. Also, ISBN Numbers didn't start until 1967, and Decimalisation 15 February 1971. If you need more information, use 'Contact the Seller', and we will do our best to answer your inquiry. Dates can be, Numerals or Roman Numeral. ## ### Here are the Ladybird Books we have all grown up with and some new ones too. Thousands of children the world over still enjoy these marvellous books. Whoever is buying these books knows what they are like, the question is always - What condition is the book in, does it have a dust jacket, and what year was it published - If a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune, it the rareness of any book that puts the high-end prices on. I have noticed that the insides of the books stay pretty well OK, some scribbling, but in general, it's the dust jacket and the hardcovers that take the wear. ### ~#~ YOU MAY FIND THIS INTERESTING: The company originated in 1867 when Henry Wills opened a bookshop in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Within a decade, he progressed to printing and publishing guidebooks and street directories. William Hepworth joined him in 1904, and the company traded as Wills & Hepworth. ## By August 1914, Wills & Hepworth had published their first children's books under the Ladybird imprint. From the beginning, the company was identified by a Ladybird logo, at first with open wings, but eventually changed to the more familiar closed-wing Ladybird in the late 1950s. The ladybird logo has since undergone several redesigns, the latest of which launched in 2006. ## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. PLEASE contact me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.

Hardcover Coloured Matt. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Kathie Layfield (illustrateur). ### Ladybird Book Series - Peter And The Wolf - Read It Yourself series ### ~#~ THIS BOOK: Classified as :FINE: This is a Ladybird book dated 1978 Edition. ~##~ PLEASE NOTE: Dates in Ladybird Book can be deceiving; **FIRST EDITION will be printed, in general, on the heel of the free endpaper opposite the title page. Also, ISBN Numbers didn't start until 1967, and Decimalisation 15 February 1971. If you need more information, use 'Contact the Seller', and we will do our best to answer your inquiry. Dates can be, Numerals or Roman Numeral. ## ### Here are the Ladybird Books we have all grown up with and some new ones too. Thousands of children the world over still enjoy these marvellous books. Whoever is buying these books knows what they are like, the question is always - What condition is the book in, does it have a dust jacket, and what year was it published - If a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune, it the rareness of any book that puts the high-end prices on. I have noticed that the insides of the books stay pretty well OK, some scribbling, but in general, it's the dust jacket and the hardcovers that take the wear. ### ~#~ YOU MAY FIND THIS INTERESTING: The company originated in 1867 when Henry Wills opened a bookshop in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Within a decade, he progressed to printing and publishing guidebooks and street directories. William Hepworth joined him in 1904, and the company traded as Wills & Hepworth. ## By August 1914, Wills & Hepworth had published their first children's books under the Ladybird imprint. From the beginning, the company was identified by a Ladybird logo, at first with open wings, but eventually changed to the more familiar closed-wing Ladybird in the late 1950s. The ladybird logo has since undergone several redesigns, the latest of which launched in 2006. ## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. PLEASE contact me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.

Hardcover Coloured Matt. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. J H Wingfield, F Hampson, R Embleton (illustrateur). ### Ladybird Book Series - The Open Door to Reading - Key Words Reading Scheme ### ~~~ THis book is slightly different, there are twelve extracts from other books, including, Swallows and amazons, Treasure Island, Thumbelina, The Boys song and more. Great idea as this is the last book in the 'Key Words Reading Scheme' the extracts will show when read out just how much has been listened to and learnt. ## The Ladybird Books we have all grown up with and I know that these marvellous books are still a popular book read by thousands of children all over the world, they aren't just written in English, so if you require one in your language, contact me. !## ## Whoever is buying these books knows what they are like, the question is always - What condition is the book in, does it have a dust jacket, and what year was it published - If it is a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune, it the rareness of any book that puts the high-end prices on. I have noticed that the insides of the books stay pretty well OK, some scribbling, but in general, the dust jacket and the hardcover take the wear. ## ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. Please get in touch with me for a shipping quotation. ####. No Author signature.

Laminated Hardcover Full Gloss. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. Eric Wintewr and Martin Aitchiston (illustrateur). ## The Ladybird Book Series: CAR GAMES by David Harwood 1978 ~#~ THIS BOOK: Classified VERY GOOD: This is a 1976 Edition. Pages have no scribbling. The cover is in full colour, gloss, and laminated: Wonderful stories and classic illustrations by Eric Winter and Martin Aitchison. Some minor bumping to corners and some shelf wear. ## ## Travelling by car can be very dull, especially if the journey is long and you have to stay in the car all the time. You will not have much room to play games, and you will not be able to take much for your amusement. There are, however, many things you can do that will make the journey enjoyable and pass quicker. In this book, you will find lots of ideas to make your travelling interesting, however old or young you are.## ~##~ PLEASE NOTE: Dates in Ladybird Book can be deceiving; *FIRST EDITION*, in general, will be printed on the heel of the free endpaper opposite the title page and will say First Edition. Also, ISBN Numbers started in 1967, and Decimalisation was on 15 February 1971. Dates can be in numerals or Roman: i.e. MMX =1900. ## ### Here are the Ladybird Books we have all grown up with, and some new ones too. I know thousands of children worldwide enjoy these marvellous books. If it is a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune; it is the rareness and condition of any book for a high retail value. It is noticeable how the insides of these books stay clean. In general, the dust jacket and the hardcover take the wear. ### ~#~ YOU MAY FIND THIS INTERESTING: The company originated in 1867 when Henry Wills opened a bookshop in Loughborough, Leicestershire. He progressed to printing and publishing guidebooks and street directories within a decade. William Hepworth joined him in 1904, and the company traded as Wills & Hepworth. ## ## By August 1914, Wills & Hepworth had published their first children's books under the Ladybird imprint. Initially, the company was identified by a Ladybird logo, with open wings, but eventually changed to the more familiar closed-wing Ladybird in the late 1950s. The ladybird logo has since undergone several redesigns, the latest of which launched in 2006. ## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. PLEASE, contact me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature.

Laminated Hardcover Full Gloss. Etat : As New. No Jacket. ## The Ladybird Book Series: The Koala Brothers: Lolly Comes to Town by Liz Catchpole 2005## ~#~ THIS BOOK: Classified AS NEW: This is a 2005 Edition. Pages have no scribbling. The cover is full colour, glossy and laminated. Wonderful stories and very classy illustrations ## ## Everyone is happy when Lolly and her ice cream van come to town! But then her van breaks down, and the ice cream starts to melt. Can the Koala brothers fix the van and save all the delicious ice cream before it's too late?.## ~##~ PLEASE NOTE: Dates in Ladybird Book can be deceiving; *FIRST EDITION*, in general, will be printed on the heel of the free endpaper opposite the title page and will say First Edition. Also, ISBN Numbers started in 1967, and Decimalisation was on 15 February 1971. Dates can be in numerals or Roman: i.e. MMX =1900. ## ### Here are the Ladybird Books we have all grown up with, and some new ones too. I know thousands of children worldwide enjoy these marvellous books. If it is a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune; it is the rareness and condition of any book for a high retail value. It is noticeable how the insides of these books stay clean. In general, the dust jacket and the hardcover take the wear. ### ~#~ YOU MAY FIND THIS INTERESTING: The company originated in 1867 when Henry Wills opened a bookshop in Loughborough, Leicestershire. He progressed to printing and publishing guidebooks and street directories within a decade. William Hepworth joined him in 1904, and the company traded as Wills & Hepworth. ## ## By August 1914, Wills & Hepworth had published their first children's books under the Ladybird imprint. Initially, the company was identified by a Ladybird logo, with open wings, but eventually changed to the more familiar closed-wing Ladybird in the late 1950s. The ladybird logo has since undergone several redesigns, the latest of which launched in 2006. ## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. PLEASE, contact me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature.

Laminated Hardcover Full Gloss. Etat : As New. No Jacket. Alex De Wolf (illustrateur). ## The Ladybird Book Series: Amanda and the Pot of Gold by Wes Magee 1998 ## ~#~ THIS BOOK: Classified as FINE: This is a 1998 edition. Pages have no scribbling. The cover is full colour, glossy and laminated. The Illustrations are excellent throughout the book by Alex de Wolf. ## ## It's Grandma's birthday, and Amanda sets off with her animal friends to find the perfect present ?the gold pot from the rainbow's end. But lurking in the shadows is the wily fox, who has heard their plan and wants the pot of gold for himself. ## ## Stories are an ideal way to encourage children's love of books. Appealing and full of fun, titles from Ladybird's Picture Stories series are perfect for reading aloud and sharing with your child ## ~##~ PLEASE NOTE: Dates in Ladybird Book can be deceiving; *FIRST EDITION*, in general, will be printed on the heel of the free endpaper opposite the title page and will say First Edition. Also, ISBN Numbers started in 1967, and Decimalisation was on 15 February 1971. Dates can be in numerals or Roman: i.e. MMX =1900. ## ### Here are the Ladybird Books we have all grown up with, and some new ones too. I know thousands of children worldwide enjoy these marvellous books. If it is a First Edition, it doesn't mean it's worth a fortune; it is the rareness and condition of any book for a high retail value. It is noticeable how the insides of these books stay clean. In general, the dust jacket and the hardcover take the wear. ### ~#~ YOU MAY FIND THIS INTERESTING: The company originated in 1867 when Henry Wills opened a bookshop in Loughborough, Leicestershire. He progressed to printing and publishing guidebooks and street directories within a decade. William Hepworth joined him in 1904, and the company traded as Wills & Hepworth. ## ## By August 1914, Wills & Hepworth had published their first children's books under the Ladybird imprint. Initially, the company was identified by a Ladybird logo, with open wings, but eventually changed to the more familiar closed-wing Ladybird in the late 1950s. The ladybird logo has since undergone several redesigns, the latest of which launched in 2006. ## #### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS UK ONLY. PLEASE, contact me for a shipping quotation. ###. No Author signature.