Vintage 1900-1901 Paula Clyde & The Lamplighter David C Cook Book Lot HC Marbled
$ 15.84
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Vintage 1900-1901 Paula Clyde & The Lamplighter David C Cook Book Lot HC Marbled. Paula Clyde; or, How the Buttoned Boots Marched (1901) was written by Kate W. Hamilton and published by David C. Cook in Elgin, Illinois and Chicago. This delightful story follows young Paula and her adventures in family life, school, and budding independence, filled with gentle lessons on character, obedience, and sisterly love. This charming pair of early 1900s juvenile classics from David C. Cook Publishing Company offers a wonderful glimpse into wholesome girls’ literature of the Edwardian era. Both books feature attractive marbled paper-covered boards with colored cloth spines and remain in solid, readable condition with tight bindings, clean text pages, and only light expected wear from age and gentle use—no major damage, missing pages, or musty odors. The red-covered Paula Clyde and blue-covered The Lamplighter make a handsome matching set for display or reading. Paula Clyde; or, How the Buttoned Boots Marched (1901) was written by Kate W. Hamilton and published by David C. Cook in Elgin, Illinois and Chicago. This delightful story follows young Paula and her adventures in family life, school, and budding independence, filled with gentle lessons on character, obedience, and sisterly love. The opening chapter and charming period illustrations capture the everyday world of a bright, spirited American girl at the turn of the century. The Lamplighter (early 1900s David C. Cook reprint) is the beloved 1854 classic by Maria S. Cummins. This timeless tale traces the life of orphaned Gerty from street urchin to young woman through the guidance of the kind lamplighter Trueman Flint. A cornerstone of 19th-century American girls’ fiction, it emphasizes faith, resilience, and moral growth—still cherished today by collectors of Victorian and Edwardian literature. Both volumes carry authentic period inscriptions that add personal charm and provenance. Paula Clyde is inscribed Christmas 1901: “Wishing A Merry Xmas and A Happy New Year to Alpha from Auntie Mary, Oxena, Florida.” The Lamplighter bears a 1900 Christmas gift note from “Uncle Ira & Aunt Pasha.” These heartfelt family dedications make the set even more special for collectors of inscribed antique children’s books. David C. Cook Publishing specialized in affordable, high-quality Sunday school and juvenile literature, producing durable editions with striking marbled covers that were popular in American homes and libraries around 1900. These two titles represent the best of that tradition—uplifting stories that entertained and gently instructed generations of young readers. A perfect starter lot for collectors of early 20th-century girls’ books, David C. Cook juveniles, or turn-of-the-century American literature. Both volumes are ready to enjoy, display on a shelf, or gift to a new generation of readers. A rare opportunity to own two charming, historically inscribed classics from the golden age of wholesome children’s fiction—don’t miss this delightful pair!
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