These books were part of a big lot of coloring books I purchased thinking they might have some cute drawings for embroidery. Some of the them did, but unfortunately the pages in these three were not that cute. As is the case with many of these vintage coloring books, the illustrator of the cover and the illustrator of the inside pages are different artists. I’m not complaining, though, because I love the covers. The books are large (10″ x 15″ and 11″ x 14″) and the illustrations are so fabulous, I think I’ll just frame them.
Airplanes
Merrill Publishing
Boats ‘n’ Ships
Merrill Publishing
Flying Clippers
Saalfield Publishing, 1951
Aw, they’re great! Especially love the little sailor boy!
I absolutely love these vintage covers with all of the wonderful colors of the times! However, it’s interesting how even the children were included in war times through books and pictures. I don’t think we do that now, do we? Hope not! Thanks for posting these, Martha, as they really get the old memory bank working!
Thank you!!!
I have been searching for months for vintage animal patterns for a baby quilt. The patterns are precious and just what I was wanting for my new grandson.