{"product_id":"the-beacon-infant-readers-book-three-james-h-fassett-c-1947-marcia-lane-foster","title":"The Beacon Infant Readers Book Three – James H. Fassett – c.1947 – Marcia Lane Foster","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming vintage children’s reading book from the popular Beacon Infant Readers series, written by James H. Fassett and illustrated by Marcia Lane Foster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is Book Three of the series, published by Ginn and Company Ltd., London, and containing 96 pages. The book features stories and reading exercises designed for young readers, accompanied by Marcia Lane Foster’s attractive illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book has the distinctive green and buff patterned cloth covers associated with the series and retains its original title and publisher pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe paper carries Ginn’s interesting statement that it conforms to the “authorised economy standard”, giving this copy an appealing glimpse into post-war British publishing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book appears to date from the late 1940s, probably around 1947. The impression number is not stated in this particular copy, so we have not described it as a specific impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lovely piece of vintage educational publishing, particularly appealing to collectors of old school books, children’s literature, vintage classroom material and Marcia Lane Foster illustrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION REPORT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFair vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original green and buff patterned cloth covers show general rubbing and handling wear, with wear particularly noticeable around the edges and spine. There are some surface marks consistent with age and previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInternally, the book remains complete, with the original title and publisher pages present. The pages show the expected signs of age and previous use, including general handling wear and occasional marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a genuine vintage school reader that has clearly been used as intended. It is offered as a collectible and reading copy rather than a pristine example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honeyburn Books (UK)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58752690782589,"sku":null,"price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/7458\/0759\/files\/IMG-6809.heic?v=1790348255","url":"https:\/\/honeyburnbooks.com\/de\/products\/the-beacon-infant-readers-book-three-james-h-fassett-c-1947-marcia-lane-foster","provider":"Honeyburn Books (UK)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}