20 consecutive issues of Junior Natural History magazine dating from March 1958 to February 1960. Very Good 7" x 10" staplebound paper books in pictorial wraps, most featuring animals and/or children engaged in scientific play, with some others showing images of other cultures and/or their art. Each volume features educational articles and essays replete with drawings and duotone images and written to engage young minds in the fun of adventure with the natural sciences including rocket science and astronomy, cultural anthropology including children's games around the world, animal evolution and species variation, geology, agriculture, gardening, backyard entomology, puzzles, pen pal letters, and much more. Some creases, chips, and tears to covers, previous owner's address label affixed to each issue, 2" closed tear to back cover of November 1958, January 1959 issue has separated but present cover, some minor oxidization to staples in the fold, some light interior smudging, one coloring page in October 1959 and one in December 1959 has been colored with crayon but neatly, else clean, otherwise unmarked and undamaged throughout. Designed for children with a keen interest in natural sciences and a desire to investigate the planet on which we live. Heavy and oversized items may require additional shipping.From the University of Minnesota's archives of researcher Barbara Fleisher Zucker: "Junior Natural History was a children's science magazine published by the American Museum of Natural History and edited by Dorothy Edwards Shuttlesworth. It's first issue was published in 1936. In the early 1960s the American Museum of Natural History joined a collaboration with Doubleday & Company for publishing, called the Natural History Press, and they began a new magazine titled Nature and Science. After the creation of Nature and Science,Junior Natural History was discontinued. Doubleday published Nature and Science until 1970, when it was discontinued.". Seller Inventory # 01565

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: Lot of 20 Junior Natural History Magazine ...

Publisher: American Museum of Natural History

Publication Date: 1958

Binding: Softcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: First Edition.

Store Description

Formerly Richard L. Press Fine and Rare Books, we carry a kaleidoscopic array of art books, including design, architecture, photography, dance, fashion, ceramics, papermaking ? all the creative enterprises all over the world from the ancient past to the edgiest contemporary. We also cultivate a modest but tasteful collection of rare and antiquarian books and take pride in our entire collection?s condition and reasonable pricing. Our store is artist and woman-owned, independent, and tasked with the mission of inclusively supporting local art & culture.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Amatoria Fine Art Books, LLC.
1831 F St., ste. A, Sacramento, CA, 95811, U.S.A.

Terms of Sale:

Shipping Terms:

Insurance is not included and some items may require additional postage depending on weight and size.

Free domestic shipping will go media mail.

Payment Methods
accepted by seller

Add to Wants