Sky High by Frances Wosmek is a 1975 illustrated children's hardcover published by Samuel Lowe Company as A Bonnie Book, with story and pictures by Wosmek.
This small picture book follows cheerful angel children living and playing among the clouds, with simple text paired with soft, colorful illustrations on nearly every spread.
This copy is especially clean, with a tight binding, bright covers, and pages that remain easy to read. The book has no printed page numbers.
Details
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Item: Vintage illustrated children's book
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Title: Sky High
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Author: Frances Wosmek
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Illustrator: Frances Wosmek
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Publisher: Samuel Lowe Company, Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Publication Year: 1975 copyright
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Format and Binding: Illustrated hardcover with green spine
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Dust Jacket: None
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Pages: No printed page numbers
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Genre: Children's picture book
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Language: English
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ISBN: None
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Dimensions: 8 x 6 1/4 inches
Condition Grade: Near Fine
Positives
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Graded Near Fine: This copy is exceptionally clean for its age, with a tight binding and only very minor signs of handling.
- The front and back covers remain bright and attractive, with the colorful Frances Wosmek artwork showing clearly.
- The binding is tight and the photographed pages sit securely in place.
- The interior illustrations remain colorful, and the printed text is clear and easy to read.
- The title page, copyright information, and illustrated story pages are clean and well presented.
Issues / Wear
- The interior paper shows light age toning consistent with a 1975 children's book.
- Very light edge and corner wear is visible on close inspection.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Close to new. Any flaw is small and named above.
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Very Good: Light use. Every flaw is named above, and none of them get in the way of reading or display.
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Good: Complete and usable, with clear signs of use. Every flaw is named above.
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Fair: Heavy wear or damage, named above. A reading or working copy, not a display piece.
Collector's Notes
The 1975 copyright and Samuel Lowe Company imprint place this book in the long running Bonnie Books line. These small illustrated books were made for young readers and family bookshelves.
For someone who remembers Bonnie Books or Wosmek's illustrations, this is a particularly nice copy to put back on a childhood bookshelf.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
Care and Handling
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
