Expand your family library with this wonderful duo of massive storybook treasuries from the late 1990s. This lot includes two comprehensive volumes, each spanning nearly 400 pages of beautifully illustrated tales that have defined childhood for generations.
The first volume, the 1998 Best Loved Children's Stories, is a curated collection of classic fables and fairy tales, perfect for long bedtime reading sessions.
The second volume is a 1995 Treasury of Stories Originally Created by Beatrix Potter, featuring her timeless animal characters like Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, and Tom Kitten, all rendered in her signature delicate watercolor style.
Both books feature a matching 9x9 inch square format, making them a handsome, uniform set on a nursery bookshelf. While the Best Loved volume shows honest signs of being a favorite—including a small puncture on the front cover and some light page bends—it remains a sturdy and complete reading copy. The Beatrix Potter treasury is in excellent condition, appearing nearly unread. Together, these books offer a diverse range of narrative styles and artistic eras, bridging the gap between Victorian-inspired animal fables and mid-to-late century storybook adventures. This lot is an ideal find for those looking to build a high-quality "read-aloud" collection with a nostalgic, vintage feel.
This set is vintage, approximately 30 years old.
