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Photograph caption dated April 29, 1957 reads, "Miss Jill Riggle, 11116 Tuxford St., Sun Valley, is getting an advance peek at the luxury volumes of the Library of Junior Classics now being offered, one volume at the time, to Valley Times readers. The famous children's stories were selected especially for the families of Valley Times readers. Each of the 12 deluxe volumes is beautifully illustrated, handsomely bound, and stamped in gold letters. See announcement in today's paper for further details on this educational offer."
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