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Offered is a charming vintage children’s book and Bubble Book collection, featuring classic illustrated titles with original soundtrack records included. This nostalgic grouping highlights the early intersection of children’s literature and recorded sound, making it especially appealing to collectors.

The lot includes The Little Engine That Could – Silver Anniversary Edition, a commemorative edition of the beloved children’s classic. Also included are two vintage Bubble Books: The Funny Froggy Bubble Book, which includes its soundtrack records, and The Happy-Go-Lucky Bubble Book, which includes two original soundtrack records.

Bubble Books were designed to be enjoyed alongside phonograph records, allowing children to listen while following along in the book. Examples with accompanying records are increasingly scarce and sought after by children’s book collectors, vintage record collectors, and nostalgia buyers.

A wonderful estate lot suitable for collecting, display, or curated children’s book collections.

Details

• Includes:

  • The Little Engine That Could – Silver Anniversary Edition

  • The Funny Froggy Bubble Book – with soundtrack records

  • The Happy-Go-Lucky Bubble Book – with two soundtrack records

• Format: Illustrated children’s books with phonograph records

• Era: Vintage / mid-20th century

• Condition: Estate condition, with wear consistent with age and use; records included as shown

All items are offered as-is, where-is with no guarantees or warranties expressed or implied. Books and records have not been tested for playability. Completeness, edition, and condition are based on visible characteristics and best professional assessment. Buyers are encouraged to review all photographs carefully and ask questions prior to bidding, as all sales are final.

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