Vtg 1988 Pleasant Company American Girl Book Retailer Librarian Catalog

$75 · Offered by eBay

Up for sale is an exceptionally rare, highly collectible piece of early American Girl history! This is a specialized vintage 1988 Pleasant Company promotional trade catalog designed specifically for librarians, schools, and independent retail bookshops. Unlike the standard consumer toy catalogs sent to households, this hard-to-find trade-only edition dates back to the premier era of 1988 and focuses explicitly on "The American Girls Collection" historical book series. The front cover features a beautiful, nostalgic image of a young girl propped up in a floral-print bed, reading one of the original historical paperbacks alongside her Molly McIntire doll. Inside, it outlines the educational value, book bundles, and institutional ordering guidelines meant for classrooms, libraries, and book dealers during the brand's foundational second year of operation. Because this item was never made available to the public and had a strictly limited professional distribution, surviving copies are incredibly scarce and highly sought after by completionist ephemera collectors. **Catalog Specifications & Highlights:** * **Publication Date:** 1988 (Early Premier Era) * **Format:** Specialized Trade / Retailer & Librarian Promotional Catalog Brochure * **Content Focus:** Detailed breakdown of the original historical book sets and series collections. * **Lineup Featured:** Original 3 Dolls Only (Kirsten, Samantha, Molly book series) * **Historical Era:** Pre-Mattel / Early White-Body Doll Era Ref

• Publisher: Pleasant Company
• Year: 1988
• Condition: Very Good

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