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Charming set of four illustrated educational books by Mrs. Eleanor Atkinson, from the beloved Little Questions That Lead to Great …
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Charming set of four illustrated educational books by Mrs. Eleanor Atkinson, from the beloved Little Questions That Lead to Great Discoveries series, published by Le Bullard Co. in the late 1940s. Designed to spark curiosity and learning, these volumes combine illustrations, structured lessons, and themed units, each with its own table of contents.
This is a wonderful mid-century educational collection, ideal for decorative shelving, vintage classrooms, children’s literature collections, or nostalgic library displays.
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Books Included
• Blue Book – Flowers & Animals (1947)
390 pages
• Orange Book – My Hero (1948)
418 pages
• Green Book – Travel Unit (1948)
245 pages
• Brown Book – Knowledge of How (1948)
Pages 498–721
✔️ All four books include illustrations and educational content
✔️ Each book has its own table of contents
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Details
• Author: Mrs. Eleanor Atkinson
• Publisher: Le Bullard Co.
• Years: 1947–1948
• Format: Hardcover
• Quantity: Set of 4 books
• Dimensions (each): approx. 10” H × 7” W × 0.75” D
• Language: English
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Condition
Good vintage condition overall, consistent with age and classroom use.
• Visible wear to covers and edges
• Some volumes show light water damage
• A few pages are lightly sticking together, but pages remain intact and readable
• Bindings intact; books are complete and structurally sound
Condition reflected in price and ideal for display, study, or collection rather than pristine archival use.
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Place of Origin
United States
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- Dimensions
- 7ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 10ʺH
- Styles
- Illustration
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Paper
- Pen and Ink
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Orange
- Condition Notes
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