1918 Antique Children's Book Set: The Little Washingtons by Lillian Elizabeth Roy
$50.00
1918 The Little Washingtons and The Little Washingtons' Relatives by Lillian Elizabeth Roy, Hardcover. Measures 7 1/2" by 5". Grosset and Dunlap. Good condition. Has a name written on the inside cover. Shows age.
Introduce a classic of early 20th-century children's literature to your collection with this two-volume set of "The Little Washingtons" and "The Little Washingtons' Relatives" by Lillian Elizabeth Roy. Published in 1918 by Grosset & Dunlap, this historical fiction series follows the adventures of George and Martha Parke, two young siblings who are descendants of General George Washington. The stories center on the children and their playmates as they "act out" famous moments from early American history, from daring battles to the crossing of the Delaware, often ending in humorous mishaps or lessons on patriotic duty.
Both volumes measure 7 1/2" by 5" and are bound in their original red cloth with distinctive black-stamped graphics. These books were designed to educate young readers about the life of the Great American through imaginative play, making them a fascinating look at how history was taught over a century ago. This set remains in good condition with sound bindings and bright cover color, though it shows honest signs of age, including a previous owner's name written on the inside cover. They are an excellent find for collectors of Grosset & Dunlap series books or those who appreciate the charm of antique nursery literature.
These items are antique, over 100 years old.
Introduce a classic of early 20th-century children's literature to your collection with this two-volume set of "The Little Washingtons" and "The Little Washingtons' Relatives" by Lillian Elizabeth Roy. Published in 1918 by Grosset & Dunlap, this historical fiction series follows the adventures of George and Martha Parke, two young siblings who are descendants of General George Washington. The stories center on the children and their playmates as they "act out" famous moments from early American history, from daring battles to the crossing of the Delaware, often ending in humorous mishaps or lessons on patriotic duty.
Both volumes measure 7 1/2" by 5" and are bound in their original red cloth with distinctive black-stamped graphics. These books were designed to educate young readers about the life of the Great American through imaginative play, making them a fascinating look at how history was taught over a century ago. This set remains in good condition with sound bindings and bright cover color, though it shows honest signs of age, including a previous owner's name written on the inside cover. They are an excellent find for collectors of Grosset & Dunlap series books or those who appreciate the charm of antique nursery literature.
These items are antique, over 100 years old.