The worlds most valuable childrens books do you have one. This page also shows coins listed for sale so you can buy and sell. The existence of these wheat stalks is why the coin is sometimes referred to as the wheat penny. Vintage 1970 golden book encyclopedia volume 3 boats to.
These socalled shell case pennies, which are 95 percent copper, 5 percent zinc differ from the usual 95 percent copper, 5 percent tin and zinc composition used for most years of the lincoln cent series. Copper was reserved for warheads and firing pins in guns. Does anyone know its value, also, if its valuable enough, does anyone know of a place to sell it in the northern jersey area. The melt value shown below is how valuable the coins metal is worth bare. A penny minted at the turn of the 20th century doesnt look that much different from a coin minted in 20. Value of 1946s lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images. This is a guide about finding the value of old encyclopedia sets. Jul 03, 2007 if it is a copper penny, it could be worht much more. Most wheat cents are very common, and were produced by the millions and even billions. Well, if you wanted to spend it the value of the coin is one cent. Prices represent past values fetched at online auctions, estate sales, certified coins being sold by dealers, and user submitted values. Nov 15, 2014 rare pennies one of the great things about collecting pennies, and coins in general, is that they tend to last a long time. The golden encyclopedia by bennett dorothy a abebooks.
Rare dates are worth far more than the prices listed. The golden book encyclopedia 1960 edition open library. Jun 07, 2012 the golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. Golden press, the golden book encyclopedia, 1946 to 1988. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. So the figures found on those pages after the year ends, are the final mintage figures that go into the history books. And condition is doubly important when considering the value of childrens books. Jackson and illustrated by gustaf tenggren, 1946 a little golden book. At coin values, we are always staying on top of the latest changes in coin prices, and we have a list of the top 25 most valuable pennies. Debasement book roman collector posted apr 16, 2020 at 11. As a result, they are sought after by childrens book collectors, and in many cases, their value has increased greatly. Some of the responses he received from the mint, the. 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.
These are the most valuable pennies and 1 cent pieces known. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes parker, bertha morris on. The golden book encyclopedia by bertha morris parker. The 1946 s wheat penny was minted in 1946 at the san francisco california mint. The golden book encyclopedia in sixteen accurate, factfilled volumes dramatically illustrated with more than 6. Don quixote cervantes, the arabian nights entertainments, paradise lost milton, hamlet and macbeth shakespeare, the golden treasury of english songs, and love and other stories maupassant each book is 112 x 112 x 1 inches and bound in leather with a snap close.
Vintage 1970 golden book encyclopedia volume 3 boats to ceylon. Philadelphia mint variety value, specifications, and images for the 1945 lincoln wheat one cent coin from the united states of america. Its a casualty of having spent too much time rattling around in a clothes dryer. Golden encyclopedia, the by dorothy a bennett 1st 1946. Price subject to standard supply and demand laws, dealer premiums, and other market variations. Find 1945 s wheat back penny coin with mint error and more at.
For information about specific coin types, click a link below or see faq about coins. Western publishing, also known as western printing and lithographing company, was a racine, wisconsin, firm responsible for publishing the little golden books. However, the top of the d can be seen inside the top loop of the s, and the bar of the d can be seen connecting the left side of the top of the s to the end of the bottom. In 1946 there were 315,690,000 1946 d pennies minted in all. Other than that, the 1946 cent is not a rare or scarce date and valued at about 2 to 5 cents in condition average. The golden book encyclopedia, volume one to sixteen, complete set some rubbing with some scuffing at corners, peeling to laminate surface on some, top and bottom spine of books worn. What is the value of an old wheat penny ask the expert. Though the modern version of this coin may look a bit different from the 1936 installment, it is more or less the same coin. Lincoln cent grading guide, lincoln cent facts, lincoln cent patterns, go to memorial cent values images. Because the 1946 lincoln was produced so long ago, the condition these pennies are in now can vary drastically from piece to piece. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the denver mint and only includes the amount of 1946 d wheat pennies that were poured into circulation. Advertised with circulars in newspapers, the encyclopedias were sent out in weekly or biweekly installments. Its golden books family entertainment division also produced childrens books and familyrelated entertainment products. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science volume 1.
In 1946 there were 198,100,000 1946 s pennies minted in all. Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary. Hello, i found a 1942 wheat back penny with no mint mark. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116. Arching overtop of the reverse is an inscription which reads e pluribus unum. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the philadelphia mint and only includes the amount of 1946 wheat pennies that were. Many bookshelves house a vintage set of encyclopedias that you may be thinking of selling. I am not certain which year the copper penny returned, but if it is copper, i would defintely go to a professional appraiser. In 1946 there were 991,655,000 1946 pennies minted in all. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes.
Call or visit your local dealer for more information. This has some great color lithographs to harvest from this book to decorate a childs room with. Read this weeks ask the expert column to determine if your wheat pennies are worth merely cents or potentially hundreds of dollars. The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 1.
The term wheat cent refers to the design used on the reverse of the lincoln cent from 19091958. Five lifesized wheat leaf pennies decorate the cover of this book, which features a good, kindhearted boy. The golden book encyclopedia, 20 volumes, complete set. The 1946 d wheat penny was minted in 1946 at the denver colorado mint. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the san francisco mint and only includes the amount of 1946 s wheat pennies that were poured into circulation.
Discussion in coin chat started by moxycat314, oct 18, 2008. Philadelphia mint variety value, specifications, and images for the 1937 lincoln wheat one cent coin from the united states of america. Deluxe edition, published by simon and schuster, new. Loved all those little golden books from my childhood. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Unfollow the golden book encyclopedia 1959 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Hen as she tries to get her fellow farm animals to help her plant her wheat. Pinned just in case i use to have 8000 of these lincoln cent coins but coin collectors did want to waste time with them for double their money. Youngsters can love a book too much, reading it again and again, which results in extreme wear and tear.
Values are not set to determine prices as auction and dealer values vary greatly and are affected by demand and condition. The golden book encyclopedia 16 vol set bertha morris parker on. Street book by lucy sprague mitchell, illustrations by eloise wilkin 1946. The golden book encyclopedia abebooks passion for books. The next time you get change back from the twix you. Top 100 lincoln cent rpms are according to those originally listed in the wexler allen. They are known for their sweet stories, whimsical illustrations, and affordability. Little golden books have been treasured by children through the years. How much is a 1946 copper penny worth in the united states. Vintage 1951 frosty the snowman, classic little golden book christmas, holiday retro xmas american art by corrine malvern vintage frosty the snowman childrens book by theidconnection, i still have this book and my kids read it too. The golden book encyclopedia complete 16 vol set 1960. See more ideas about books, childrens books and vintage childrens books. Coins that are damaged, cleaned, polished or very worn are worth less than the listed prices.
The golden book encyclopedia, book 116 full set, volumes 116 bertha morris parker on. The only encyclopedia for young gradeschool children accurate and authoritative, entertainlingly written and illustrated to make learning an adventure. See more ideas about little golden books, vintage childrens books and vintage children. Value of 1946 s lincoln wheat cent, key date prices and images. When little golden books launched in 1942 at 25 cents each, they changed. The top 25 most valuable pennies which old pennies are. The values stated in this guide are to be used only as a guide. The golden book encyclopedia of natural science by zim, herbert spencer, 1909 ed. The interesting part of the 1944 to 1946 dated lincoln wheat cents is that they are composed of metal mostly from salvaged ww2 brass cartridge cases.
Humble childrens books from years past can be immensely valuable, but only if they are the right edition in the right condition. This makes it easier for us to determine the final mintage figures that go into the usa coin book encyclopedia. Wings interesting file of correspondence dating back to 1946 as he tried to verify the coins authenticity. Finding the value of old encyclopedia sets thriftyfun. This is the only known inverted mintmark in the lincoln series, and it can only be seen on the ball serif style 1946 s cents. Get the best deals on golden book encyclopedia when you shop the. The golden book encyclopedia, 20 volumes, complete set golden books on. Wheat ears 19091958 lincoln memorial 19592008 union shield 2010present. The golden book encyclopedia parker, bertha morris on. By law, circulating coins and bullion coins are not produced any further after the year ends. In the same year, the name western publishing company was adopted and common stock was issued with some eighty percent owned by management or employees. Pirate wheat heat pack by choochiebubble on madeit wheat heat pack.
The 1946 sd over mintmark omm is the only s over d in the entire lincoln series. Of course this figure doesnt reflect the mint proofs that could have been minted that year at the san francisco mint and only includes the amount. I know the 1943 wheat penny is worth a couple grand, but not sure about this particular year. Rather than spend the five pennies his mother gives him to spend at the corner store for his good behavior, the child purchases gifts for his animal friends. Supermarket chains, such as acme markets, used these encyclopedias as a promotional hook to lure shoppers. Between 1944 and 1946 the us stopped using copper because of the war efforts in wwii. The 1959 edition sold over 60 million volumes, making it the bestselling childrens encyclopedia of all time in america. The golden book encyclopedia 1946, 1959, 1988 was an encyclopedia written for white american schoolchildren under the age of 12. The golden book encyclopedia complete set of 16 volumes. The golden book encyclopedia is a set of childrens encyclopedias published by western printing and lithographing company under the name golden press. Rare pennies with images rare pennies, valuable coins. The 1946 wheat penny was minted in 1946 at the philadelphia pennsylvania mint. When they spend too much time, thats how they come out. I have hundreds of coins so please check back and feel free to email me and ask if i have something.
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