Vintage Golden Guides Set of 6 (1964-1989) • Pocket Nature Field Books Collection • Seashores Rocks Birds Stars Insects Trees

This is a set of six vintage Golden Guide pocket books, perfect for a collector, a nature lover, or for styling on a shelf.  What makes this specific set extra special is the mix of eras. It features a genuine 1964 mid-century printing of Seashores with the highly collectible full-scene cover artwork, alongside five matching books from the classic 1989 series redesign.

These iconic guides were written by leading scientists and educators of their time and brought to life with hundreds of breathtaking, full-color scientific illustrations. For decades, these precise pocket manuals inspired generations of people to explore the outdoors.

The set includes:

• Seashores (1964 Printing): Written by Dr. Herbert S. Zim and Dr. Lester Ingle. Illustrated by Dorothea and Sy Barlowe. Features the rare "HH" print code.
• Rocks, Gems and Minerals (1989 Printing): Written by Dr. Herbert S. Zim and Dr. Paul R. Shaffer. Illustrated by Raymond Perlman.
• Herbs and Spices (1989 Printing): Written by Julia F. Morton. Illustrated by Jean D. Zallinger.
• Insects (1989 Printing): Written by Dr. Herbert S. Zim and Dr. Clarence Cottam. Illustrated by James Gordon Irving.
• Stars (1989 Printing): Written by Dr. Herbert S. Zim and Dr. Robert H. Baker. Illustrated by Raymond Perlman.
• Trees (1989 Printing): Written by Dr. Herbert S. Zim and Dr. Alexander C. Martin. Illustrated by Dorothea and Sy Barlowe.

Each book is the original, compact pocket-sized paperback format, measuring approximately 4 by 6 inches. They are in good vintage condition.