{"product_id":"product_533826b9-e7c7-4d38-b15f-a1da5ea60e60","title":"Vintage 1950s Fairy Tale Book – Little Red Riding Hood \u0026 Hansel and Gretel – sturdy children's book with board pages","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"783\"\u003eThis lovingly designed fairy tale book from the 1950s is a classic children's book from a time when books were still made to be particularly robust and durable. The sturdy, thick cardboard pages make it ideal for small children's hands and give the book its characteristic vintage charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"1007\"\u003eThe book contains two of the most famous European fairy tales: \"Little Red Riding Hood\" and \"Hansel and Gretel.\" The colorful illustrations and simple, child-friendly design invite shared reading and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003eParticularly interesting is its design as a ring-bound book, held together by two metal rings – a practical yet decorative solution that facilitates page-turning while emphasizing its nostalgic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eThe book was produced by the Viennese company J.S.J.W. (Josef Schneider junior Wien), a publisher with roots in the interwar period, known particularly for games and children's products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1456\"\u003eA similar fairytale book accompanied me as a child.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eThe condition is very good for its age. Minor signs of wear and subtle dirt are present and highlight the authenticity of this historical children's book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nudxid\" data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eOrigin: Vienna, Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aehl2o\" data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1730\"\u003ePublisher: J.S.J.W. (Josef Schneider junior Wien)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"162270u\" data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eContent: Little Red Riding Hood \u0026amp; Hansel and Gretel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lh05k0\" data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eMaterial: thick cardboard, metal rings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ga3nxj\" data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eDimensions: approx. 16.3 × 12.2 × 0.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cqab2t\" data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eProduction period: approx. 1950–1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3i66y1\" data-start=\"1890\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eCondition: good to very good, with age-related signs of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"gbglzm\" data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e🧠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eExpert assessment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1997\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003eChildren's books from the post-war period are often characterized by their robust construction and simple, yet expressive design. Ring-bound cardboard books like this one were particularly practical for daily use and are comparatively rare today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2479\"\u003eThe fairy tales included are part of classic European cultural heritage and are known across generations. This means the book appeals not only to collectors but also to buyers with a nostalgic inclination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2481\" data-end=\"2625\"\u003eSuch pieces are suitable both as collector's items and as decorative elements – for example, for vintage arrangements or photo projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHeidenreichstein, with a dealer for children's books. The fairy tale book from the 1950s has sturdy cardboard pages — for hands that weren't yet careful. The illustrations tell the stories in a different way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: saddlebrown;\"\u003eFor all who still believe in fairy tales — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Karten und Spiele","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56752356393335,"sku":"1165134956","price":39.65,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/Maerchenbuch_1.jpg?v=1774881397","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/product_533826b9-e7c7-4d38-b15f-a1da5ea60e60","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}