PastGenerationBooks

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Last updated on Jun 7, 2022

At Past Generation Books you may reunite with an old school book you loved as a kid, your favorite chapter book from elementary school or even a college textbook that was lost over the years, technical books from days gone by, cookbooks like grandma had, hymn books from the church you grew up in, many vintage and out of print books, hard to find, maybe even forgotten. . . . until you find it here!

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4.9 (121)

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E on Mar 15, 2026

5 out of 5 stars

As described. It was shipped quickly.

Gospel Solos and Duets #3 Vintage Antique Hymnal Hymns Songs Songbook 1938

Gospel Solos and Duets #3 Vintage Antique Hymnal Hymns Songs Songbook 1938
Heather on Nov 19, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Great Condition, will be a great present for my husband

The Man Who Was Thursday G.K Chesterton 1935 Vintage Book

The Man Who Was Thursday G.K Chesterton 1935 Vintage Book
Peggy on Feb 25, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

The book is in excellent condition.

Carmelo A Follet Beginning Social Studies Book Farming Vintage School Book 1962

Carmelo A Follet Beginning Social Studies Book Farming Vintage School Book 1962
Etsy buyer on Nov 27, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quality and prompt shipment!

Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds Western Region 1992

Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds Western Region 1992
Etsy buyer on Oct 18, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Book arrived in perfect condition with fast shipping. Couldn't be happier. Many thanks!

Freshwater Wilderness Yellowstone Fishes and Their World John D. Varley Watercolor Illustrations

Freshwater Wilderness Yellowstone Fishes and Their World John D. Varley Watercolor Illustrations
Etsy buyer on May 2, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

I got just what I ordered and I’m pleased

A Manual of Religious Signs by Carter E. Bearden Jerry F. Potter Sign Language

A Manual of Religious Signs by Carter E. Bearden Jerry F. Potter Sign Language
Katie on Mar 12, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

What I expected and came on time!!

Vintage Bridal Wedding Shower Invitation Mint Green Forget Me Not

Vintage Bridal Wedding Shower Invitation Mint Green Forget Me Not
Etsy buyer on Feb 26, 2024

5 out of 5 stars

Very old paperback book in very good condition. Well wrapped and packaged. Quick shipping.

Victoria's Daughters by Jerrold M. Packard Royal Family Queen of England

Victoria's Daughters by Jerrold M. Packard Royal Family Queen of England
Etsy buyer on Oct 1, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

quick shipper and an awesome price!

Children in HIstory The Middle Ages Molly Harrison Vintage History Book 1959

Children in HIstory The Middle Ages Molly Harrison Vintage History Book 1959
Annie on Aug 5, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

This little book is wonderful, shipped quickly and in great condition! It will be a part of my collection forever.

Children in HIstory 16th 17th Century Molly Harrison Vintage History Book 1960

Children in HIstory 16th 17th Century Molly Harrison Vintage History Book 1960

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Vintage books, games, puzzles, cards, ephemera

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Vintage books, games, puzzles, cards, ephemera

Mid Century School Books
Ever popular Landmark History Books
Books that bring back childhood memories

I have been fascinated with books for as long as I can remember.

Growing up in a small town in the 1960s there was a limited supply of books for young readers to be found. Our school library was very small and by the time I hit 4th grade I had read nearly every book available. Everywhere I went I was on the lookout for more books and gradually gathered a small library of my own. Now, nearly 50 years later I have a huge library and many of the books are no longer in print, have been purged from public libraries or have become obsolete in light of the digital age in which we live. Most of the books I sell, I have read myself and what I really want to do is make them available for others to read and enjoy. Past Generation Books is my dream child to help put these books back on the shelves of avid readers. Enjoy!!!

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The World of Columbus and Sons Genevieve Foster, Beautiful Feet Books

Music Appreciation for Children, Vintage School Music Book, Childrens Music Book, RCA Victor Talking Machine Division, 1930 Music,

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A Life of Jesus and Silence by Shusaku Endo 2 books

The Donkey Rustlers by Gerald Durrell, 1968

National Audubon Society Pocket Guide Birds of Sea Shore Lakes Rivers 2 Books

Professor Farnsworth'S Explanation In Biology By Frank H. Heppner Homeschool

Professor Farnsworth'S Explanation In Biology By Frank H. Heppner Homeschool

The Dunderhead War by Betty Baker Mexican War

Eliza and the Indian War Pony by Paul & Beryl Scott Nez Perce

Sword of the Wilderness Elizabeth Coatsworth Weekly Reader Book Club 1960c.

Wonderworld of Science Book Six 1946 School Book

The Far Frontier William O. Steele Weekly Reader Book Club 1959 Vintage Childrens Book

Roam the Wild Country Ella Thorp Ellis Argentina Horsebreaking Vintage Book 1967

Hooray! It's Passover! by Leslie Kimmelman Jewish Holiday Hardcover

The Real Book About Real Crafts by Catherine Roberts 1954 Vintage Childrens Craft Book

The Olympic Games The First Thousand Years by M. I. Finley & H. W. Pleket

Why Do Volcanoes Erupt? Questions About our Unique Planet Natural History Museum Science Book Homeschool Homeschooling Vintage

Too Many Girls Louann Gaeddert Marylin Hafner Vintage Childrens Book 1972

The Americans by Harold Coy Vintage US History Book 1958

Elephant Stories Basic Vocabulary Dolch Early Reader Learn to Read School Book 1956

Wilderness Man Strange Story of Grey Owl by Lovat Dickson 1973

Let's Go Ahead by Arthur Gates 1940 Vintage School Reading Book Reader

Let's Travel On by Arthur Gates 1948 Vintage School Reading Book Reader

David Livingstone Missionary-Explorer of Africa by Jessie Kleeberger 1925 1st Ed Christian Religion Christianity

Faith and Freedom - Recovering America's Christian Heritage Benjamin Hart 1988 United States History Christianity

A Tippy Canoe and Canada Too Sam Campbell Living Forest Series Vol 4

Lives of the Saints Omer Englebert Catholic Church Hagiographical History

Love Finds a Home Janette Oke Signed Love Comes Softly Series Book 8

Love's Unending Legacy Janette Oke Signed Love Comes Softly Series Book 5

Frontiers and Pioneers Lot of 7 Books by Terry Leeder Canada History

God Keeps His Promise - A Bible Story Book for Young Children Cornelia Lehn 1977

God Uses Cracked Pots by Patsy Clairmont Focus on the Family Christian Comedy Humor

The Basic Dictionary of Science 1966 Orthological Institute 1st American Edition

2 Vintage Pop Up Coloring Books Bible Stories Paul and David

8 Vintage Bible Story Coloring Books 10 Commandments Daniel Noah Moses Elijah

Studies in Ephesians by E. Y. Mullins, 1935 Southern Baptist Convention 1st Ed Bible Study

Hunger in America The Growing Epidemic Physician Task Force Food Shortage 1985

World Hunger Twelve Myths By Frances Moore Lappe and Joseph Collins

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