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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Dayton Ohio Flea Market

Please join Suzanne at Coloradolady for Vintage Thingy Thursday. Thanks for hosting Suzanne! When DH and I were planning vacation in MI, he began looking for a local hamfest (amateur radio) to attend. Not finding anything listed for the state he extended his search to surrounding area. Behold Dayton, reported to be THE hamfest of all. There was over 500 exhibitors inside the arena and at least half that number outside. This is where I found two Mother Goose books. This one has a copyright page and is still somewhat bound. It contains full page illustrations. The cover on the second volume is exquisite. Pages are loose in this one and there is no copyright. I've seen this one on a blog but cannot recall where. There are more pages devoted to poetry in this version but still many full page illustrations.

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10 Comments:

Blogger LV said...

That Mother Goose book is a great find. Even not in mint condition it is a vintage book to keep.

July 22, 2010 at 10:24 AM  
Blogger Miri said...

Simply wonderful! I just love these early 20th century illustrations! and who doesn't love the Mother Goose poems!

July 22, 2010 at 1:05 PM  
Blogger Ulla said...

Great finds! Mother Goose as a tall book belonged to my childhood and I just had to buy the same edition for my children.

July 22, 2010 at 1:33 PM  
Blogger Postcardy said...

I noticed the first book was published by Volland. that company also published postcards.

July 22, 2010 at 1:57 PM  
Blogger Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas said...

What a great book with fantastic illustrations!1

Debbie

July 22, 2010 at 5:41 PM  
Blogger Coloradolady said...

What great Mother Goose books. I usually don't see any around here like this, I have been told there is a lady in our area and she buys them up all the time, she collects them and does not care how many of the same ones she has...thinks they will be non-existent someday. Love yours! Have a great VTT!

July 22, 2010 at 6:56 PM  
Anonymous SandyS said...

The second book (The Real Mother Goose) has been republished by Scholastic and is currently available. I recently bought one in Barnes & Noble to give as a birthday present to a little girl.

July 22, 2010 at 6:59 PM  
Anonymous Anna said...

Great finds! I think my mother still has her copy of Mother Goose, I love the illustrations.

July 26, 2010 at 3:59 PM  
Blogger terri said...

What a yummy find!! Good score for you.

July 28, 2010 at 9:47 AM  
Blogger Barb said...

Hi Ruby, thanks for joining the Rooster Party and displaying the Button....really appreciate it.

Also, happy upcoming birthday to you. I hope it is extra special.

See you on Friday or before.

Hugs, Barb ♥

August 2, 2010 at 7:56 PM  

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