1960 Enchanted Isles New Enlarged Edition Illustrated Children’s Book # 1342

Enchanted Isles – New Enlarged Edition Selected and edited by Eleanor M. Johnson and Leland B. Jacobs Published by Charles E. Merrill Books, Inc., Columbus, Ohio Offered here is a vintage 1960 New Enlarged Edition of Enchanted Isles, part of the Treasury of Literature – Readtext Series. This attractive mid-century children’s reader features a colorful full pictorial hardcover binding and numerous illustrated stories throughout. The copyright page shows copyrights for 1954 and 1960, confirming this as the later enlarged edition rather than the original 1954 version. Details: * Title: Enchanted Isles * Edition: New Enlarged Edition * Editors: Eleanor M. Johnson and Leland B. Jacobs * Publisher: Charles E. Merrill Books, Inc. * Location: Columbus, Ohio * Copyright dates: 1954 and 1960 * Hardcover * Full pictorial boards * Illustrated throughout in color and black and white * Part of the Treasury of Literature / Readtext Series Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with expected age and shelf wear. The colorful pictorial covers remain bright and attractive, with some rubbing, edge wear, corner wear, and minor surface marks. The spine remains intact and readable. Interior pages show normal age toning and occasional handling wear. There is a visible blue pencil/pen line on a blank preliminary page. Overall, the illustrations remain vibrant and display very well. Please review all photographs carefully, as they show the exact book being offered and form an important part of the condition description. A charming vintage 1960 illustrated children’s reader with wonderful mid-century artwork, ideal for collectors of vintage schoolbooks, children’s literature, educational readers, and illustrated books.