A sweet, shelf-happy set of four vintage Little Golden Books—all Christmas/winter favorites, ready for holiday storytime and nostalgic display. This lot includes The Night Before Christmas, Santa’s Surprise Book, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, and Frosty the Snow Man—with those iconic mid-century illustrations and cozy seasonal vibes.
These are well-loved vintage copies (some stains and crayon scribbles are present), perfect for a collector who loves character and doesn’t mind a little history in the margins. Sold as a bundle—see photos for exact condition.
Quick Specs
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Item Type: Book bundle of 4 vintage children’s picture books (Little Golden Books)
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Size: 8 × 7 × 0.25 in
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Material: Paperboard covers / stapled softcover format (classic Little Golden Book style)
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Color: Full-color illustrated covers (green/red/blue holiday palette)
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Origin or Maker: Golden Press / Western Publishing (as shown)
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Year or Era: Mostly 1970s printings (details below)
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GENRE: Children’s Christmas
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Language / Pages: English / No page numbers
Edition & Features
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The Night Before Christmas — Clement C. Moore; illus. Corinne Malvern; Twenty-Fourth Printing, 1971 (© 1949 shown)
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Santa’s Surprise Book — Joan Potter Elwart; illus. Florence Sarah Winship; Fifth Printing, 1975 (© 1966 shown)
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer — by Barbara Shook Hazen; adapted from story by Robert L. May; pictures by Richard Scarry; Sixteenth Printing, 1971 (© 1958 shown; song credit note shown)
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Frosty the Snow Man — refold by Annie North Bedford; pictures by Corinne Malvern; printing year Not provided (not shown in photos)
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Dust Jacket: none (Little Golden Books format—no DJ shown)
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Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Full-color illustrations throughout (as shown)
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Extras: Classic Little Golden Book patterned spine/inside endpapers; cover price marks visible (ex: 39¢/49¢ on some covers)
Condition Grade: Fair
Notes: This is a well-loved vintage bundle. Expect stains on some pages, random crayon scribbles on some pages, and wear/rubbing along boards and edges (as photographed).
Still great for nostalgic display, crafting a holiday reading basket, or as “reader copies” you don’t have to baby.
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
About the Stories
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The Night Before Christmas: The classic poem—stockings, rooftops, and that first magical “reindeer on the roof” moment.
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Santa’s Surprise Book: A cozy North Pole tale with Santa and Mrs. Claus—candy, kindness, and holiday bustle.
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Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The misfit hero story—Rudolph’s glow becomes exactly what the sleigh team needs.
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Frosty the Snow Man: A snowman, a hat, and a little winter miracle—short, bright, and kid-friendly.
Four instant December classics—perfect for a vintage holiday nook.
Shelf-worthy vintage finds you can trust. Find Your Story.
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Disclaimer
The vintage items I share with you have been previously owned and loved and may show some wear. Please use the pictures as a guide. While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.
